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23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
24 Sep, 2015 by Nancy
Stephen Owen Summer is a smart, fair-minded attorney who has given us excellent care with regard to wills, incorporation, and then dissolving a corporation. He is very responsive and quick to return phone calls. We feel lucky to have him in our corner.
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01 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Worth every penny! I could not have gotten better representation at any price. I work in child support and had gotten used to the idea that 94% of the time the Mother gets Managing conservatorship. I'm a Dad and Lawrence assured me that 94% is not the case when Dad does what's in the best interest of his daughter. Lawrence was always well prepared, from the beginning issues, with CPS, through entry of an agreed order, Lawrence gave me sound advice and settled my nerves. I have recommended Lawrence to colleagues, friends and will continue to do so. I am both humbled and thankful for Lawrence's representation.
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23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
20 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Superb knowledge of law. Excellent advice. Terrific results.
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22 Dec, 2016 by Omar & amy
My wife was facing 4 felonies, Mr. Bacon in my opinion went out of his way to get her the best plea deal possible, she was only convicted of 1 charge out if thone 4 & that was for failure to render aide. Mr. Bacon showed a lot of care & openly talked to me about her case at all the court hearing and I believe defended her the with the best outcome possible even though he was court appointed he did better thenow most paid attorneys would. Thank you Mr. Bacon for all your help.
Omar & Amy
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23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
23 Jan, 2025 by Wesley bourland
Attorney Peter Flores was highly professional, kind/empathetic, and knew his stuff. He reached out for a consultation with 24 hours, answered a few very specific questions, and was transparent about next steps and the realistic path forward.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Thea pajunen
I recently reached out to Silberman Law for their perspective on a matter I was handling. I quickly heard back from Phil Silberman, which was refreshing after spending the day contacting various firms without receiving many responses. I explained the issue, and Phil provided clear next steps for what we could do if the situation escalated. Perhaps more importantly, I felt he would be a strong advocate if things did become contentious. He was candid and realistic about what the processes would entail and was upfront about pricing, which was extremely helpful. Although I didn't end up hiring Silberman Law for the issue I called about, I would definitely consider reaching out to them again in the future if I need their services.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Vivek patel
13 Apr, 2024 by Frank m
DON'T USE THIS FIRM.
Barbara Lipscomb took $5000 from me to retain a medical expert. The check got lost in the mail, and the doctor expert was never retained, although I was billed for half of the retainer for said expert. The check floated around in the mail for six months, appearing just the day after my case had settled.
When I needed the doctor's evidence to produce at a hearing, I was informed that the doctor never did any work, so there was no evidence. If the doctor had done no work, I was owed a full refund of my retainer for the expert, not half.
The problem was that previously, when it appeared my case was settled, I was told the doctor had used half my retainer and refunded half at that time. It was months later, I found out that the doctor had no evidence because the doctor had never gotten the retainer. So I caught Barbara in a lie, which she covered up by stating that my retainer wasn't $5000; it was only the amount I was charged. Basically, she lied and kept $2300 for work that was never done.
I wrote the BAR, and Barbara falsified her records to cover the handling of the retainer, yet in the documents, there is an email from Barbara to another attorney where she states, "I just got a check in the mail for $5000. What do you want to do with it?"
It clearly refuted her statement that the retainer was only the amount I was charged, but the BAR naturally sided with her.
The probate court in Austin is corrupt, and Guy Herman is the worst. Their day of burial will come, and they will answer for every penny and be denied their inheritance like I was.
Shame on you, Barbara. You get people at a moment of loss and kick them while they're down.
They have been unresponsive to my request to pay me my full retainer.
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02 Dec, 2023 by Harry varnis (harold)
09 Nov, 2023 by Rick mcmaster
Thorough and professional.
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