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.

DO NOT RETAIN THIS FIRM, They misrepresented and billed me for thousands of dollars with little to…read moreknow work only to hand my casde off to the opposing council for a landlord dispute or retaliation due to domestic violence claims. Check out the reviews and RUN the other way. I made a huge mistake, retaining them.

BEWARE. They claim a free initial consultation but use the whole time asking you about the case…read moreyou've already told them about in your initial filing with them they should have read before the call, and then they tell you they don't know about this and they don't know about that and then send you an email to say email them if you have any questions. And when you do have another question, they then want to charge you $300ish for an hour consultation or almost $150 for a half hour. My case is unusual and not a cut and dry issue and so I thought that's why I was told I could email them with any questions. But when I emailed Scarlett and told her that I had no problem paying to speak to her, but I certainly didn't want to pay if she was going to tell me she didn't know about anything, I got no response. Absolute crickets chirping So this seems more than a bit scammy. I would have definitely been upset had I paid for the initial consultation, as it was absolutely not worth $139 or whatever the charge and certainly not $300! I had to even ask things from my own research - so instead of them saying "you can file contempt motions", I had to ask can I file a motion for contempt to which she said "you can try". And the judge is hearing the motion I filed, but that is from MY research and MY work! I'm not even certain they would have even thought of it had I not brought it up! Just be a good person and do the right thing! I thought because of her personal story of having landlord issues herself, they wouldn't act like this. Don't offer an initial free consultation if it's not going to be an initial free consultation! Just say right up front you're charging. I understand people need to make a living, however I do a LOT of work for free just to be a good member of society. And I always try to help someone as much as I can. I even asked them if they wanted to help me sue this guy and his insurance company, where I'm sure they could make a lot more money in a settlement than just simple evictions, and of course I did say I would pay her, but I need to get something worthwhile out of it. I am so sick of professionals getting paid no matter what for incompetent or no work. Lawyers here, who seem to not want to work for justice, but just want to take easy cases where they can do minimal work and get paid exorbitant amounts, and doctors are notorious for it. Doctors can treat you terribly and misdiagnose you and they still get paid. I wish I could be wrong in my job all the time and still get paid. The whole thing is outrageous. ChatGPT is coming for your jobs and clearly it is deserved. It has been FAR more helpful (not perfect right now, you still have to manage it). Oh, and FREE. I prevailed in the writ, won the eviction and now the contempt charges. So I guess...karma? You guys should have been more ethical (which you swear an oath to do) and better members of civil society.

Four years ago, entering into my sixth decade of life, I was confident in my bullet proof financial…read moreretirement plan. However, a year later I took the advice from someone I wholeheartedly loved and trusted to invest in a real estate opportunity. Three years later, I have witnessed a slow and steady loss of funds to an investment I was guaranteed would produce not only my investment dollars back but 10% interest. Now there is no guarantee, which left me paralyzed with fear. Being new to Austin I felt stuck in this situation so I shared my dilemma with a new friend. He, a Family-Law Attorney, interrupted me to say without hesitation, "You need David Gottfried! He's not only an excellent Real Estate Attorney, but he's a brilliant Trail Attorney, too." I thanked him for his recommendation but still wasn't sure this was a matter I could trust to anyone at this point. I felt stuck with no hope. My friend encouraged me to stay on the phone with him while he called David to join us on a 3-way conference call immediately. Not even knowing where to start my friend introduced me to David then I sat in silence listening to the two men discuss my potential case. This matter was way too big and emotional for me to even give input. Within a few days David earned my trust. He was patient with my questions, he never talked down to me, and often said things to rebuild my confidence and self-worth. David, truly cares and protects his clients from heading deeper into the abyss. He is reliable, able, and strong. Plus, he's a mover and a shaker who thinks out of the box, and often laughs at my crummy jokes. David actually makes a stressful time almost feel like it's a fun thing to do. He's an amazing man who can balance brilliance with bedside manner. David Gottfried and his team are the very best Austin has to offer.

Meghan Alexander is a calm, professional, and responsive attorney. I've always had great…read moreexperiences working with Meghan. I strongly recommend Meghan and the Gottfried Alexander law firm.

Just had the most professional and fulfilling experience I've ever had with a law firm here at The…read moreHaney Law Firm. This is a family business, run by Attorney Caitlin Haney Johnston, and her sister Amber, with the rest of the team. I learned after residing in Texas for the last five years, that my will and trust from California were invalid in Texas. That was an unpleasant awareness, as it took quite a bit of time to prepare those documents. My job offered "MetLife-Prepaid Legal" as an annual benefit. MetLife even offered an affordable family plan. So we made the call, discussed our needs and shortly thereafter, we were reviewing the draft documents and signing our finals. We needed a Spanish translation for one of our family members. No problem, as their Paralegal Celeste speaks Spanish fluently. The office visit was amazing. They were so patient and understanding with all our questions. Not once did I feel rushed. It was like talking to a family member that knew the law. Over all it was a great experience, and a weight off my shoulders. I can't praise them enough how they helped me breathe easier knowing that this matter was done. Thank you Caitlin, Amber and Celeste for your professional help with this matter. We truly appreciate y'all. Michael C. - Georgetown

When my uncle died without a will, the prospect of going through probate in a far away state seemed…read morelike an impossible task. After interviewing several Austin Estate Attorneys we chose the Haney Law Firm and WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!! They are fantastic! During the lead up to our hearing, they were in constant communication with us, made sure we knew exactly what to expect and helped us gather all of the information both they, the Ad Litem (Court appointed attorney) and the judge needed. Flash forward... I can NOT believe how supremely prepared Caitlan Haney Johnston (our attorney) was for the Probate Hearing. Both the witnesses and I were thoroughly prepped for the testimony we would be expected to give and, by the time we walked into the courtroom, we were all completely comfortable with what to expect. The hearing went exactly as we were told it would by Caitlan and she stayed with us to make sure all of the post hearing paperwork was filled out correctly including the stamped copies of the judge's orders. The next day I received both calls and emails from Amber (the amazing paralegal) and Caitlan making sure we knew exactly what the court expects of us and the time lines. I could not have asked for more!!! The Haney Law Firm is the absolute "Best of the Best!!!"

The Good: :: John Rubin was a very helpful resource in…read moreresolving a problem I was having with a previous apartment complex that was trying to screw us over with our deposit and for damages that were impossible for us to have been responsible for. He wasn't just blindly supportive of you, he made sure to communicate to you what was possible and what was not. He set expectations and communicated progress throughout the resolution of the problem, and in the end he was able to have them nix the crazy amount of money they were saying we were responsible for paying for damages. :: friendly guy, very easy to talk to, doesn't come across as your typical chodery lawyer :: small law firm means you get undivided, personal attention The Bad: :: None. The Ugly: :: None. Would I use this law firm's services again? Definitely. This law firm is IN.

I called a few lawyers regarding a possible lawsuit I might have needed to proceed with. Of all the…read morelawfirms I called this one was the most helpful. They took a few minutes to explain my options and realistic outcomes. If we end up needing to move forward with representation we'll return to these guys. It wasn't a 'oh sorry can't make money off you, gotta go' go conversation, and while I took less than 10 minutes of their time I appreciated that. If you're reading this, might need a lawyer for personal injury and give them a call.

I'm lost for words honestly! All I have to say is if you don't hire him, you're losing! SKIP IS THE…read moreMAN!!!! I couldn't thank him enough for everything he has done thus far to help my friend out. He has done everything he said he would and never gave up until it was achieved. I am so glad we found him. If you need representation, call him now!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

case dismissed worth every dollar never even had to goto court . he's great at his jobread more

Russell Frost has been an outstanding attorney for my case involving a contractor dispute. He…read moreexpertly handled the counterclaim and settlement negotiations with clear and practical advice. Russell was responsive, patient, and straightforward. His no-nonsense approach, combined with strong knowledge of property and civil litigation, led to a favorable settlement. He's professional yet approachable, ethical, and focused on real results. I would definitely go to him again the next time I need legal help.

Russell and his team far exceeded any expectations we had. In desperation I contacted several…read moreattorneys in Texas, as I am out of state, for a matter that was urgent and extremely challenging. Nobody was willing to help us. Nobody until Russell, who looked hard at the details I provided and took a chance on us. I had an intake phone call and then a consultation with Russell. He listened to me and asked me specific questions. Then he wasted no time in contacting the other parties directly on my behalf prior to even having taken me on as a client. Russell worked with me, and eventually, another family member involved, to represent us through an almost three year legal battle for our inheritance. We could always reach him via phone or email. I always felt like he was available, professional and kind. Russell is willing to face a challenge, presents the options clearly and without pressure. There are not enough words to describe how pleasantly surprised and blessed we were to have found him to represent us. During the process, Russell even went to a colleague he has in another state where we also needed representation and she was willing to work with us too in seeking out everything about our Dad's estate. I am so thankful for Russell and his team for their kindness, willingness to go far beyond what I would have dreamed to help us find closure after some terribly difficult loss and challenges that ensured for decades following our Father's death. Facing a legal situation is dreadfully scary. Facing it with Russell made it possible. He fought hard for us all the way to the end. Russell is willing to try the options, pivot where needed and allow the client to make their own decisions while advising them legally and professionally. I always felt like I could take his recommendations and I always felt confident he would not steer us wrong. I truly don't have the words for what his willingness to help us has meant and how impressed I am with his work and the work of his team. I continue to be amazed at how this all has taken place and how in the end we felt like we won in every aspect of our case. It was hard. It was bumpy. Russell and his staff made it possible. Most especially I appreciate Russell's encouragement and kindness that if nothing had come of it, which a lot did come of it, but had nothing else come of it, atleast the relationship between my sister and I was mended. Thank you so much Russel. Thank you to you and your staff!! Thank you for being willing to take a chance on us and for seeing it through with the same passion to the very end no matter what the outcome. I never felt like I was pushed aside for other clients. I always felt like I was the most important client. I'm not sure how you all do it, but I really appreciate you and how you handle business.