Disrespectful and unprofessional to protective mothers in crisis. Tells you what you want to hear…read moreto get a retainer, then lets other lawyers push him around. Wastes time. Takes zero accountability for poor quality.

we definitely do not recommend this lawyer. We had a bad experience with this lawyer. I won't say…read morethey're just saying it for the money, but they did not help us in the capacity that we were expecting and they wanted more money. We do not recommend this lawyer.

I chose Mackenzie Holst because when I talked to her on the phone, she immediately sounded…read moreconfident and already had a plan for me based on my circumstances when we hung up. From the very beginning, starting in August all the way to mediation in November, she navigated me through the process in a way where everything was super clear. I always knew what the outcomes might be depending on what I decided, and she was great about laying out the options in a way that helped me when my brain was mush from work and I was checked out. Right away, Mackenzie moved to get me expanded standard possession. Every time we spoke on the phone or communicated through email, she got to the point but was detailed and clear. [This is a skill I appreciate in anyone I am paying by the hour.] Something I really, really appreciated was her handling of the funds I placed in the trust. I was sick to my stomach about the amount of money I was giving up to retain a lawyer, but also afraid of what the outcome would be if I didn't spend the money. I was absolutely justified in that in turns out. While $10k out of pocket is huge for me, it could have been so much worse and cost me so much more in terms of custody and final child support payments without her expertise. Mackenzie got me through a very long day of mediation and made it so that nothing was wasted. TL;DR: Pick Mackenzie. She won't be shady with your money, she will respond to you, she'll give you great advice without gassing you up, and she'll work hard to get the best outcome she can.

Working with Ms. Princess Rodarte was like having Patrick Mahomes as my quarterback. I interviewed…read morea few attorneys before deciding to work with her and I'm so glad I was picky. Everyone from the DSS team that I encountered was excellent, but I especially enjoyed working with Bonnie and Kate, too. Not only did I have a good experience, but most importantly a fantastic outcome. There's no gatekeeping when it comes to important lessons that Ms. Rodarte has learned through her experience winning many legal Super Bowls. I didn't feel like our relationship was purely transactional, she genuinely cares. It's not fun to feel like your life is on the line and you don't know what the outcome will be. You might be up against someone who is deflating the ball, doping, or committing field misconduct. She is honest, ethical, and timely. She is equipped to set proper expectations for you about what your best and worst day in court could look like. There are a lot of curve balls thrown in the legal system in Travis County, TX. You don't want a quarterback who doesn't know the playbook, can't make quick decisions, or doesn't have the ability to improvise when needed. There are helpful YouTube videos, podcasts (shoutout to Holly Draper in Dallas!), and websites (https://texaslawhelp.org/), but nothing compares to having the right teammate. If you can work with her, you're already in good field position with a big lead going into the 4th quarter.

I worked with The Kaplan Group for more than six months while navigating a challenging employment…read moresituation, and I consistently felt well represented throughout the process. My initial intake was with Austin Kaplan, who was exceptionally knowledgeable about the law but, just as importantly, provided clear, real-world insight into what I should realistically expect. He was direct, fair, and accurate in managing expectations, which helped me make informed decisions without feeling misled or overpromised at any point. Andrew Eckhaus and Madeline were both excellent to work with. They were responsive, thoughtful, and thorough, and I always felt that my questions and concerns were taken seriously. Their guidance was practical, well reasoned, and grounded in a strong understanding of the law. I also appreciated how easy it was to schedule meetings using their online system--it was efficient and respectful of my time. The firm's compensation structure felt transparent and fair, and I never felt pressured or price-gouged. Overall, I felt treated fairly and professionally from start to finish. The Kaplan Group demonstrated strong legal expertise, sound judgment, and a clear focus on serving their clients' best interests. I would recommend them to anyone looking for experienced and principled legal representation.

Thank you very much your help, Austin Kaplan. Through the hard and relentless work from you and…read moreyour team, we were able to come to a very favorable resolution with the opposing counsel and party. I highly recommend Austin Kaplan and his team. Unfortunately prior to engaging Austin Kaplan, I had hired a previous attorney from a separate firm. The other attorney was unreliable, did not return messages weeks at a time, was unethical, and was not helpful. The other attorney disappeared after I paid him a big retainer. However when I hired Austin Kaplan, he was a godsend compared to the previous attorney. He took over the case and got us on track immediately with the case. Austin is smart, prompt, very wise, extremely nice, gives good reasonable counsel, and he bills very ethically (unlike my previous lawyer). Thank you again for all your help, Austin. I consider him a great attorney and a friend now. It makes all the difference in the world which attorney and firm that you pick. Go with Austin Kaplan and his team. I will recommend him to all my friends and family. I would use him again in a heartbeat. He is worth every penny and more.

While others may have had positive experiences, my experience was frustrating…read more This law firm is representing my ex-husband who had an existing child support order but did not make payments, requiring me to pursue enforcement through the court. On the day of the hearing, just before the judge entered, my ex paid the full amount owed online through the OAG system. By that point, I had already incurred approximately $3,000 in legal fees to enforce a clear court-ordered obligation. Given that my ex paid child support minutes before the judge walked into the court room, she asked what the purpose of the hearing was and my ex- husband's attorney said it was to discuss the legal fees associated with with the child support enforcement. If my ex would've paid child support, we wouldn't have needed this hearing and thus a discussion over legal fees wouldn't have been needed. It is disappointing that the matter was not resolved earlier by his attorney at this law firm as the hearing ultimately served NO purpose. From my perspective, the only party who appeared to benefit from this process was the law firm.

I didn't have one of the founders, I had Stefanie. She treated my divorce case like an…read moreafterthought, even bringing on another jr. lawyer to support my case because it would "cost me less." What ended up happening is that she charged me for both their time in every meeting because this was a trainee. She also did such a bad job on my divorce decree that my name and address were wrong. And the nail on the coffin...the account number was wrong for my ex's 401k account. Leading to thousands paying a new lawyer to discover and correct the issue with Fidelity. She also told me she defended women then dismissed the proof I had of abuse saying it wasn't enough. A week after I fired her, this happened to my daughter at the hands of my ex. She didn't even bring up abuse in mediation. I paid at least $30k for a huge setback in my life because the mediation did not end in my favor. Most of what I was owed was in stocks which didn't count since my ex quit his job. She put no effort in and misrepresented her ability tremendously.

Mat and I had a consultation, he was so detailed and thorough. He provided me with invaluable…read moreinformation. I greatly appreciate his time. Although, I was not able to retain him as my lawyer at this time, I will definitely consider him for any future legal help.

PHENOMENAL ATTORNEY!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!…read more Mat did an astounding job representing me in a child support case pertaining to a huge error that was made by the Attorney's Generals office! After researching and interviewing numerous lawyers, Mat was without a doubt the best attorney to hire for my case! His abundance of knowledge and experience resulted in not only correcting the AG's error, but by also having my court order modified in that it benefited me and my daughter even more! He truly went above and beyond the scope of his duties. When initially contacting his office to schedule a consultation, Mat was the first and only person I had to speak with, which continued throughout my case. He made sure to explain all my options and possible outcomes in detail and was very patient with me if I had questions. Mat always kept an open line of communication, responded quickly, and frequently provided status updates. I can't thank Mat enough for his hard work and dedication!

Went to go look for information on their website to send to a friend who was looking for a good…read morefamily law attorney. Ran into the worst chat bot who would not take no for an answer. Kept asking me if there was anything that the chat bot could do to help and I kept telling him no and he kept going. It's very annoying if even the chatbot cannot take no for an answer. Whether it's a human or not if they are employing AI chat bots who know what else they might be trying to AI.

These are strategically good attorneys, that use what I would consider dishonest billing…read moretechniques. First the good, they understood how to apply pressure to my ex so as to get her to settle, and they deserve credit for that. Secondly, the bad. Repeatedly, I requested changes to the divorce decree, spelled them out in detailed e-mails with the page, section, paragraph and a description of the changes that I needed. For example 7 changes, to only receive 2 changes back. So you spend your entire evening rereading the entire Divorce Decree, only to realize they didn't complete the actions you requested. They say no problem, send you a new 4 figure bill, then they make 2 changes, but change one other item back. This happened repeatedly, I can only presume that a paralegal was doing this editing, and was just really sloppy. Furthermore I encountered excessive billing where they did not complete required items with the Attorney Generals office, and when questioned, they sent me a bill for that, for something they did not do that was written in to the very Decree that they created. When I completed the work myself the AG sent them a letter, which I guess they read, then they billed me again for reading the letter, from the work that they did not follow up on. Unbelievable really. Frankly in the end I thought that with me pointing these items out that they would do the right thing, but instead I keep getting sent bills and due dates. Since they are attorneys and can easily sue me, I'm going to pay it. Proceed very cautiously.

Lance and Laura Sharp went above and beyond our expectations for my husband's dental case. They…read moretook the time to thoroughly explain the process, and filed paperwork immediately. They provided their cell phone and responded to texts / calls immediately. They even called him back while they were on vacation. Regarding the case, it wrapped up sooner than expected, and with better results than we expected. In short, we HIGHLY recommend Lance and Laura Sharp of The Sharp Firm.

Reviews are something we usually do when we are upset because we have a sense of unsatisfaction…read more However, we quickly forget to write a review when we are happy with a service. Instead, we tend to move on and go back to our daily lives. Nevertheless, this Thanksgiving weekend I want to say THANK YOU to The Sharp Firm: -Thank you for your reliability, integrity, and hard work from beginning to end! The communication they had with us throughout the process is something that gave us peace of mind; it's priceless. I am incredibly grateful to this great team. I highly recommend this law firm. If you find yourself in need of an attorney, this is your team! Word to the wise, don't waste time; because justice may be blind but it can run short on time. So don't spend time googling legal information, give them a call. You'll be thankful.

How do you find the words to describe the worth of your quality of life? The worth of your…read morechildren's future and best interest? The worth of less conflict and stress? The worth of your safety, sleep, time, and financial means? Divorce and custody matters can be life altering. One choice can greatly change the course and outcome. Making the right choices are difficult when you are scared, vunerable, or facing the complex issues that are common during a family law matters. However, the single MOST IMPORTANT choice you will make in a family law matter is who you choose to represent you. Last year I cringed, with my stomach in knots, at the thought of hiring another lawyer. After four years of suffering through constant litigation, I said enough. I began researching, and was on a mission to find the best law firm for our family, particularly for our children. We needed someone that understood high conflict. We needed someone who cared about what really is in the best interest of the children. We needed someone that understood our past legal experiences, and our need to feel we could trust again. Today, we couldn't be more happy and relieved with the choice we made. I could say all the things that help you feel warm and fuzzy. I could say all the things Evans Family Law greatly possesses and surpasses- Professionalism, efficiency, tactfulness, communication, strategy, and attention to detail. Or, I could just say what is most important. We hired the best person to represent our family, and most importantly our children. I absolutely believe our custody matter was treated as if it were our lawyers own. Evans Family Law settled our ongoing high conflict case, carried us through the adoption process and ensured our children will have a future that aligns with their best interest. A future that includes an actively involved, nuturing, and supportive father. Most importantly, they enabled us to gain our joy and quality of life again. We will recommend Evans Family Law over and over again. I will never find adequate words to describe how grateful we are. Our heartfelt thanks goes to Jimmy, Jenni, Katherine and the entire firm at Evans Family Law Group.

I am still trying to get my $33,000 trial retainer from this office for a trial that never happened…read moreand no further work was done. After many years of working together, Jimmy Evans acknowledged owing and promised to work it off or return my trial retainer. He has done neither, instead delaying and making excuses, including talking about friendship. I don't gift friends $33,000. I want my money back.