Reviews

This is an incredible team of family law attorneys who provide high end service which is a rarity in this town. If you have a high net estate, business interests, unique assets, and children that you want to protect in a divorce, look no further. I have recommended Lianna, Candice, and Kody to my closest friends and family and will continue to do so.

A professional and awesome teams!!!! Congratulations!!!

Candice, Ashley, and Laurie are highly professional, strategic, thorough, and above all intelligent. They helped me stay organized (which is no small feat), gracefully pivoted in the face of challenges, and provided emotional clarity in times of distress, even when those challenges and distressful situations were due to missteps by me. In my case, Candice routinely exhibited prescience regarding which matters deserved focus and which matters were distractions, which saved time, and money. Ashley expertly delivered to the court clear, concise, and highly effective summaries of complex topics. More than once, Candice and Ashley noticed and brought to light critical details that easily would have been missed and that had a huge impact. I couldn't say enough about how much this team helped me through my ordeal.

Candice Deyerle and Laurie Theriot were a fantastic team! Candice is deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of family law and made an inevitably difficult process as smooth as possible. Laurie was also great at answering my questions, updating me regularly, being available and responsive, and keeping everything on track and moving forward. The best legal team to have in your corner. I would highly recommend them to anyone going through a divorce and needing legal counsel.

When I decided to file for divorce, I googled the "best family attorney" in Austin and got Kirker's firm as one of the top ... well, I did not know that hiring that firm does not mean getting a good lawyer, or an experienced lawyer. I got a very inexperienced lawyer who appeared incompetent and constantly unprepared. Kody did not only lack the basic understanding of how to maximize the gains of his client ... he was consistently unprepared and always reacting to the other party's filings or actions. Everything was a surprise. Always consulting with his "colleagues" on what to do next. The other problem that he had is that he cared about his career more than my or my kids' life & future, which felt like they were on the line in this court fight; The other party's attorney had 30+ years of exp .. he was constantly lying & hiding info & maneuvering ... & while you expect your attorney to protect you from such dishonest behavior ... it felt to me that Kody was either working for him, giving him excuses & building a relationship so he can help him with his career in the future. I changed my attorney after 9 months of useless expenses & effort .. and in 3 months, I ended up with a result that was told to me by Kody as "very unlikely".

I had never worked with an attorney prior to my recent divorce. I had all the usual reservations- how do I know he will act in my best interest, is he actually any good at what he does, and is he really worth the expense? Fortunately I called and spoke to Kody Silva, and I can say without hesitation that I don’t think I could have dreamed of a better outcome. The entire team took care of me and my needs in the most proactive and professional way possible. My case was in Hays County, and was settled in mediation. Kody is a tactful but tenacious negotiator and he explained both the short term and long term implications of the mediated agreement. My divorce was finalized in approximately 4 months thanks to the efforts of Kody and his team. Looking back with hindsight, I have to say that all my reservations were unfounded. Kody was my number one advocate (he was also looking out for my 6 year old son), he is amazing at what he does, and while no one likes to pay for professional services like an attorney (especially when you are facing the tough financial realities of divorce) they are invaluable! I cannot say enough good things about Kody and everyone I worked with at Kirker Davis.

Kody and Staff did a great job of representing me the best they could considering the mess I presented him. I would absolutely Recommend Kody Silva to represent me again if needed in the future. I will also recommend Kody to anyone needing Great Counsel and representation.

Kody helped me save my house in Austin. His support and guidance were crucial in achieving my goal. I highly recommend this all-star partner with total confidence. He is a great dude and a true success story.

Nick was an amazing attorney for me, making me feel included and up to date on the timeline the whole way. There are no surprise fees and everything was very transparent! Nick is a great guy, I'd work with him again anytime!

I had a fabulous experience with Ely & Reed (or as fabulous as you can possibly have when needing an attorney.) I had been afraid no one would take my case, but these guys were helpful, kind, attentive and compassionate. I worked with Mike primarily, and he was good for not only legal advice but also movie recommendations. He answered all of my questions, helped me stay positive during a stressful situation, and was experienced, knowledgeable, firm and straightforward. Don’t even consider going anywhere else - call these guys first!

With unparalleled acumen in the domain of family law, Kody Silva epitomizes the ideal attorney that not only perserveres passionately to drive for results, but also genuinely cares about the minors who can be so dramatically impacted by the outcomes. After an arduous six months of proceedings and negotiations, I am thankful every day that I chose the Kirker Davis firm and that Kody Silva chose to take my case. He and the team at Kirker Davis were incredibly efficient and effective at achieving the outcome I desired; even when my desires shifted with changing circumstances, Mr. Silva was always there offering brilliant counsel and guidance with an agility that continuously impressed me. While I could go on for quite a while about his character, work ethic and efficient use of time and resources I would rather highlight his style of communication, as that was most impactful for me. Like many, I am busy with work and extracurriculars, volunteering in various capacities in the community in addition to co-parenting two young boys. As such, I value clear, direct communication in the most optimal format, where sometimes that is a phone call, sometimes email, and occasionally even text messages. Mr. Silva adapted to my style and availability in such a way that I always felt we were making progress quickly, notwithstanding idle periods waiting for opposing counsel. I believe that efficient communication helps to maximize productivity, and Mr. Silva embodies this maxim. Were I ever to need counsel on any family law matter in the future, I have a list with one name: Kody Silva.

They made sure to carefully explain everything that was happening in layman's terms. Their level of correspondence is amazing. Seems like they genuinely cared about my case!