Shane Michael Boasberg, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Austin, TX with 8 reviews
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Shane Michael Boasberg

408 West 11th St., Suite 5, Austin, TX

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Stephanie

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02 Mar, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Shane Boasberg for 19 months on a Family Law case centered on my divorce agreement to sell my jointly-owned house. We won!! Shane's experience, professionalism, and work quality were 100% on display when we arrived at court against the opposing counsel. He had a huge Trial Binder for the Judge to use and follow along during the trial, and over (10) exhibits to log in - more than doubling the opposing counsel's exhibits, and providing the ONLY binder to the Judge! Shane and I worked together to get evidence collected and sorted. We conversed long-distance since I live outside of Austin, but the house is near Austin. Emails, phone calls, and text messages were more than enough! Shane comes prepared to win, and is armed with knowledge, wisdom, compassion, and a fire in his belly! His help is worth every penny, and his rate is extremely reasonable.
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Tonia

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28 Dec, 2019
Best Attorney hands down in Austin! Attorney Shane helped me win the case! Attorney Shane remains prompt and detail-oriented. I believe Attorney Shane truly cares about his clients.
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Carly

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11 Dec, 2019
Shane came recommended by a friend, and was absolutely amazing to work with. I needed legal help with an eviction for a nightmare tenant, and Shane went above and beyond preparing an air-tight case. Although evictions are not the type of law he normally deals with, he learned everything about it quickly and got my tenant out in a timely fashion. He was in constant communication with me throughout the entire process, making sure we were overly prepared so everything would go in our favor. The judge also loved his wit and personal ability. After the eviction was ruled, Shane continued his involvement by following up with the tenant with a very stern, but professional email advising him of the ramifications if he didn’t comply with the judgement and move out. Done. Tenant gone. I was extremely happy with Shane – he was thorough, competent, and a pleasure to work with. I’d definitely hire him again and would recommend him to anyone needing legal help.
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Affordable and accessible legal services
“He was affordable, accessible, and a straight-shooter, which took me off guard since I wasn't expecting a lawyer to be so honest.”
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Prompt and detail-oriented
“Attorney Shane remains prompt and detail-oriented.”
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Compassionate and understanding
“He was extremely helpful and compassionate with my situation.”
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Communicative and keeps clients informed
“He took the information he had and was able to get two settlements with different insurances. I had no involvement whatsoever, except for a signature here or there. He knows his job well. He's compassionate and very understanding. Keeps you informed, and will spare you of any unnecessary details.”
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Dedicated to client's best interests
“Shane's priority is to: 1) the welfare of the true victim "children" , 2) protecting your rights as a parent & 3) RESULTS IN YOUR FAVOR.”
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