Reviews

I hired attorney Zara Ali-a one-person law practice-and was the client in the case. Zara's mistreatment of my case was appalling: indifference, laziness, incompetence, greed, and zero result at the end. When I hired her, she indicated to have handled a similar case in India such that things will go smoothly. I paid her but she did *absolutely nothing*. * When I alerted Zara to many mistakes in the citation issued by the clerk's office, she 'claimed' to not have received the citation from the court. The citation had to be redone, doubling the cost and time. * For three months, there was no sign of the citation being served, but Zara cared less to follow up with the court. I stepped in, got the registered mail number, filed a case with USPS, contacted the foreign country postal service, and got Zara documented evidence (including an email from postal service staff) that the court documents were delivered to the defendant's brother. Nevertheless, she did not bother to act on the material, file it with the court, and check if service of process is deemed perfected. * Zara was supposed to actively invoke the different "service of process" options as laid out in the law, but she never bothered. I lost nine months caused by Zara's shocking passivity. I stepped in again, searched the internet for alternative service of process, found a court order that I adapted to my case, prepared the "Motion for Substitute Service" and emailed it for the attorney to finalize and file with the court. She requested extra money for the DHL package, which I paid. She posted the DHL package but did not return my requests to share the delivery number. After three weeks-presumably through a mistake she made-the package got delivered to some unknown person. She now got me involved to do her work. I stepped in again, made contact with DHL (U.S.A. and foreign), got the package recovered, and advised DHL on delivery. As the defendant refused to accept the package from DHL, I asked Zara to schedule a court meeting and seek an order to deliver the package to the defendant's family business. I prepared a detailed motion with evidence from DHL and emailed the documents as PDF to Zara. She did not bother to answer my emails. Ultimately, the night before her scheduled court meeting, she electronically filed with the court "AS IS" the PDF documents I emailed. This is punishable as the documents-even though carrying her digital signature-were 100% prepared by me and were sent to Zara to review and adapt NOT to file with the court as her work. While I awaited the court order allowing delivery of the DHL package to the defendant's family business, Zara emailed saying that I need to appear in court to testify. To run loose, she had herself made that specific request to the judge. I answered: "Testify about what when the court papers were never served and the defendant is outside the U.S.?" * Ultimately, I asked Zara to close the case and refund me. She did not answer. Again, I searched the internet, found the appropriate filings, prepared the "Notice of Nonsuit without Prejudice" and the corresponding "Court Order", and emailed them. Zara adapted the two documents slightly and filed with the court. I waited 15 days with no news. I emailed her: "Where is my copy of the court order signed by the judge?" Only then, she emailed the Court Order which she had already received from the court 9 days earlier. * I emailed Zara again requesting a refund. She never answered. Zara Ali failed at her basic duty. Zara had instant and ready-made excuses to defend her failures, always putting words in the judge's mouth, which is a serious abuse that must be investigated. I paid her but she accomplished nothing at all; it was me who pushed her and did her work all the way. She is not even worth the one star; do NOT hire her. I am hoping that the authorities and the State Bar of Texas look into this case and consider an appropriate disciplinary measure following a thorough review.

Zara is an incredibly professional, dedicated and extremely personable with an outstanding skills and perfect knowledge about immigration cases. Zara helped me file for permenant residents status (green card). Her efforts in my case went above and beyond. She kept me updated at all times and explained all of the possible outcomes. I consider myself blessed and lucky to have Zara throughout my case, representing me at my interview which was a big relief for me. Prior to the interview, Zara spent significant time with my wife and I to prepare us for the interview. During the time period of my case, if I have had any questions or queries, I would contact Zara without any hesitation. With being very busy, she was very responsive, communicative and efficient. I was recently granted my permenant resident status. I can highly recommend ZARA ALI to handle your immigration cases. Thank you Zara for everything you did for us with great passion and high energy!

She was amazing so fast and patient with my case. She took care of everything I just had to sign and so did my soon to be ex husband! Didn't even have to see him day of divorce.

Attorney Zara Ali has been amazing with representing me through my separation and custody situation. I have dealt with previous family lawyers back in NYC and Zara has proven to be incredible! Zara was very knowledgeable and understanding as well as realistic. She is tough and very intelligent. Her divergent and quick reaction time has saved my family. I can honestly say I would trust Zara with my life.

Ms. Zara Ali consistently provides highly personable and experienced, professional legal services to our discerning Corporate & Family Counseling patients. We consider both Ms. Ali and her practice a great resource for a variety of Family and Immigration Law matters.

Mr. Cortez Pouncil recently worked on a licensure and employment matter for me. His knowledge of all materials and commitment to his client is an undeniable priority of not only Mr. Pouncil but his staff as well. Mr. Pouncil exercised great professional with me and I recommend him and his staff without reservations.

Mr. Pouncil assisted me through a really tough time in my life in which he was very thorough, knowledgeable, and diligent in the service he provided for me in and out of the court room. I would recommend his services because he is a lawyer of integrity and I dare not forget has assistant Carla who is efficient in her service as well. Thanks!

I do not know where to begin, working with Cortez gave me so much more confidence in our justice system. He allowed me to be listened to and gave me a worriless experience. I had a case in which all the odds were against me, and the stress acquired over the time of my case became gradually nonexistent. He educates, and shows that he wants to understand your positioning. He also goes through step by step any details discussed, and he and his assistant Karla are extremely consistent with communication throughout the duration of your case. I am forever grateful, and blessed to call him my lawyer going forward. I have learned so so so much (surprisingly to myself), and to come out of this as the victor still BLOWS MY MIND! I HIGHLY recommend his services, for I would literally be crying in a jail cell without his help.

Great firm!!!! They’ve really helped me in more ways than advising. Great communication and tackled my case as if it were their own problems. I’m truly greatly grateful and I will definitely keep them in mind for any future situations.

Cortez is absolutely the BEST!!!!! He was always on top of the entire situation and by the time we got to court the other party to the case folded!!!! I had the privilege to watch him in court on another case a few months back. He was defending a woman he had meet 10 minutes earlier like a Tiger!!!! I recommend him 100% have recommended him and will use no other attorney.

Cortez helped me a lot he was very polite and respectful. Great lawyer