I had the privilege of working with David and the FVF Law team over the course of my case. David…read morelistened closely to my concerns, described the legal procedure in simple terms, and offered thoughtful advice for my specific circumstance. The team was continuously responsive, returning calls and emails promptly and handling every detail properly. We were able to achieve an outcome that exceeded my expectations all thanks to their skill and dedication. I felt supported the entire time and would surely select them again or recommend them to all my friends and family. Thank you David for taking such great care of my case!

I unfortunately found myself needing an injury lawyer after a car accident. When I searched online,…read moreFVF Law came up with the highest ratings, and the reviews raved about them. From the first phone call, I was confident that FVF was the right choice. The process was a long one (when isn't it?!) but FVF kept me updated with regular check-ins. I was able to get the medical care I needed and not stress about having to battle with the other insurance company for coverage-FVF did that for me! I had a great experience hiring FVF Law to represent me, and I would use them again should the need arise. I've even sent my friends to them after being in a car wreck so they could have elite representation.

My husband and I were in an accident and both of us were injured. FVF LAW had been recommended to…read moreus by our daughter so we gave them a call. Per the police report we were not at fault. After speaking with both parties insurances, we realized we needed a representation. The process was easy. We simply called and requested the lawyer that had been recommended to us. His paralegal informed us of the process and arranged for a time for us to discuss our point of view.. she said they would assess the situation to see if they felt we had a case. We were perfectly happy with this process because we did not have to pay any money upfront and we were offered a contract once they had assessed our situation and were prepared to pay the percentage, the law firm requested should we win our case?. This was the first time in my life I had ever been through this type of situation. I had no idea how difficult the insurance would make it to get what we felt. We needed to pay for medical bills and expenses related to the accident since my husband was injured permanently -we were also looking for some funds to apply to future expenses. This is not an easy nor short process. Our attorney had told us upfront it would be more than a year to get remuneration. After about a year's time, we were advised that our attorney had left the firm . We were assigned a new attorney immediately and she called to introduce herself . Hope was determined to get everything needed filed with appropriate parties so that our case could move forward and that is exactly what she did. Overall, it took two years to go through the process which included taking us to a mediation we were fortunate enough to be able to agree to the settlement, the other insurance company offered. It would take care of our medical expenses, other expenses related to the accident with some additional funds to be able to pay for future related medical care for my husband. We highly recommend FVF AND ESPECIALLY Hope Guardia-Montano.

I called FVF after a bad car accident, and Kelly Gray handled my case. Every step of the way, I…read morefelt supported and wonderfully represented by Kelly & the firm. She sent me to excellent medical providers, guided me with compassion and competence, and in the end negotiated a great settlement for me. Kelly is uniquely talented, and the mediator said her deposition of the defendant was masterful. It was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend FVF to anyone for personal injury representation, and am so grateful for Kelly's excellent work on my case.

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 talked to the law firm and they seem very rude to potential customers. The assistant or…read moreparalegal was basically did not care and treated me with hostility. I got arrested and this is no fun with out paying thousands and being treated like no one cares at this firm.

She is really great at what she does. Michaela was very helpful and informative about my case. She…read morewas attentive and made sure I was notified well ahead of time for any appearances I needed to make. I would recommend her if you need any criminal defense.

tl;dr - DC Law is just okay and at least they stuck with me through to the end. Attorney Cassandra…read moreCharles is top notch. Honorable mentions go to paralegals Karin Murphy and Ingrid Barrios. --- I signed on with DC Law after my first firm decided to drop my case because they realized they would have to do work and not get a huge settlement for the guy who ran a red light and totaled my car. I was not grievously injured because it was not a horrible wreck, but it did make my neuromuscular disorder flare-up, requiring treatment. DC Law took me on contingency even though I was up-front that it would require some real work and wouldn't result in a huge settlement. They paid for my therapy upfront with a LOP, so that I could get treated and later pay the fees for that out of my eventual settlement. The other driver was in a rental car and had opted to use Enterprise's corporate insurance, so this case was a 3-year-long personal hell that absolutely was harder and more fraught than it would've been against a non-commercial personal liability insurance company. This was all further aggravated by the fact that my neurologists lost a lot of my records when they moved offices while DC Law was handling my claim. I didn't get a huge settlement, not even enough to cover all of my losses (only about 60%) when one includes the price of having to buy a new (used) car to replace my totaled vehicle. But it was settled before depositions happened, which meant I ended up with more than I would have if court costs had started to pile on because my claim was not ever going to be a huge one considering that all of my injuries were soft-tissue problems related to my pre-existing neuromuscular disorder. My experience with DC Law wasn't wholly wonderful. Once I called to get updates because I wasn't hearing anything, only to learn that the lawyer that had initially taken my case was no longer there and the new lawyer for me was not enthusiastic that they could win my case. Once, a new lawyer called me to introduce themselves because my previous lawyer wasn't at the forefront any more (but she, Cassandra, was at least still with the firm and on my case; she was the only lawyer who contacted me after that, probably to avoid any repeat upsets), and he misnamed me (but he did call and apologize once I contacted Karin Murphy, one of the paralegals on my case, directly to find out what was going on). My paralegal contact kept changing as well, but sometimes for the better, as when Ingrid Barrios and Karin Murphy started contacting me. Once things really started rolling with my case, Cassandra was my primary lawyer again and she's just the best ever when it comes to negotiating settlements. While my overall experience with DC Law was a veritable 3-year-long roller coaster, Cassandra made this review favorable for the entire firm. She clearly communicates and explains things without talking down, is realistic and reasonable in her expectations and promises, and displays a friendly demeanor that still makes it clear that she won't tolerate any disrespect or game-playing from anyone (which is necessary in a lawyer, really; being strong is a basic requirement, but also having a friendly resting state is a breath of fresh air). She never promised anything she didn't deliver and did her best to get the most that she could, considering the complications posed by a lack of witnesses and the incompetence of the investigating peace officer on-scene at the site of the wreck. I wasn't particularly impressed and was often frustrated by DC Law's lack of communication and transparency (given that they moved while on my case and the turnover of previous lawyers - all told, I had 2 lawyers at DC Law before Cassandra and 4 total on my case over 3 years) and probably would've only given DC Law 2.5 to 3 stars instead of 4 if not for Cassandra's excellence. Honestly, I'd give 4.5 stars if I could. On a personal level, Cassandra didn't bat an eye at any of my marginalized identities: mobility challenged, non-binary, consensually non-monogamous but demisexual, queer, and neurodivergent. She is compassionate, understanding, and patient. If I ever need a lawyer again (and I hope I don't), I will want her, no matter which firm she is at. (This review has been edited for accuracy.)

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with this personal injury law firm. For six months,…read moreI waited and never received a phone call or had the opportunity to speak directly with an attorney about my case. Then, without any meaningful communication or discussion, I received an email stating that they were dropping my case because it was not financially worthwhile for them. I understand that not every case is a fit for every firm, but I expected at the very least the courtesy of a phone call and a conversation with an attorney before a decision was made. After six months of waiting, receiving a brief email instead of a personal explanation felt dismissive and unprofessional. Clients deserve communication, respect, and transparency -- regardless of the potential financial value of their case.

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!!!"

This is a long review of our experience but the summary is: Andrew is by far the best Austin…read morepersonal injury lawyer there is and we couldn't have found a better fit to represent us in our case! Andrew Traub represented us when we were hit at a school while dropping off our kids. My wife was ran over and ended up with severe leg scarring, I injured my jaw, and my son had severe emotional trauma. We spent months interviewing attorneys and decided Andrew Traub was the best injury attorney in Texas for our case. My wife's portion of the case wasn't hard to get max ($350,000) given her injuries; however, my son's emotional trauma was a VERY complex issue given it's not as easy to establish as physical injury. USAA (her insurance) and State Farm (our insurance) repeatedly denied any compensation to him. Andrew, using his expertise, was eventually able to get the pay max ($350,000) on his claim! My jaw injury was a physical injury but, ironically, USAA kept saying it was from my military service. In the end USAA did pay the policy limit ($100,000) for my jaw injury (our under-insurance had already paid out max). But, what I feel is just as important, is the way Andrew treated us. He was always keeping us in the loop and helping coordinate issues and care. He ensured we knew what to expect and rough estimates on time frames. He helped us set up a structured settlement where our son's money would almost double by the time he receives it. He was more than willing to help with the car damage side of the claim- which we had already don't but it would have been great not having to deal with it (we took our time interviewing attorneys given the complexity of the case).

Andrew Traub was recommended to me by my neighbors when we were having issues with a geothermal…read moreHVAC contractor. The unit was on month 3 (!!!!) of installation with no end in sight. We were quoted a 6 week time frame. See photo for one of many issues we needed help resolving. :( I was hesitant to contact a lawyer, but it got to the point where we felt there was no alternative. I called Andrew and we dove right in to the issue. He asked several questions about the situation and about our HVAC contract and recommended a path forward. Andrew was reassuring, insightful and extremely knowledgable. He gave some great insight into the legalities of contract work and after our conversation I felt very confident that this issue would be resolved quickly. We quickly discussed the email I was instructed to send to the contractor before hanging up. After I emailed the contractor my list of concerns and let him know we had contacted Andrew Traub to pursue legal action, he was very interested in resolving the issues ASAP. Funny how that works, huh? I would highly recommend Andrew and his team to anyone who may be seeking legal assistance.

Extremely disorganized and understaffed. Would not release my retainer despite my dissatisfaction…read morewith the lack of services provided. Threatened me with more fees when I tried to terminate services.

We used Milena Christopher to create a will and poa for our 20 year old who was just in a bad…read morehorseback riding accident. We wanted to make sure our access was protected. She was so great answering my daughter's questions & helping make the experience less scary.