Highly, highly recommend. I can't express how awesome Ringel & Brymer are. Jimmy Brymer is an…read moreabsolute beast of a negotiator. He took over everything for a very reasonable flat fee, didn't over-promise, and kept me well informed throughout the process. The final settlement was nearly exactly accurate to his prediction, actually being on the lower end of what he thought. I hope I never need to hire a lawyer again, but if I do, these guys are definitely my go-to from now on. If you want a lawyer that can handle his business and strives to earn your trust, Ringel & Brymer is the place to go.

This review concerns a case in which a disbarred lawyer worked on my file, that fact was admitted…read moreunder oath by opposing counsel, my own attorneys failed to act on that admission. Their failures were so extraordinary, that it seemed as if they were deliberately sabotaging my case. They ASKED to join my case against their old boss, claiming that they watched every day for cases which would let them "get back at" him. Yet, they removed claims from my lawsuit without asking first, failed to request a directed judgment when the Defendant admitted to stealing from me under oath, quit 4 days before a trial and billed for work never delivered. This review is to document failures by the law firm Ringel & Brymer which fatally harmed my case. Background and firm-level conflict: Ringel & Brymer sent me an unsolicited registered mail letter asking to be added as counsel and specifically offering the firm's services free of charge in my case against Derek Van Gilder whom both Ringel and Brymer had previously worked for/partnered with and whom I was suing for theft of retainer and failure to appear. I asked how James Ringel had become aware of my lawsuit against his former employer/partner and he replied that he'd been watching all filings in Bastrop courts for anything involving his former employer, looking for any opportunity to assist in any action against Derek Van Gilder. Obviously in retrospect this was a MASSIVE conflict of interest. Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, this type of conflict is non-waivable, particularly given Ringel's claim that his former employment with Van Gilder would give him "the inside edge" in assisting me with my case. This unwaivable conflict is obvious to any first-year law student, or at minimum requires strict written informed consent and careful compliance. (TDRPC 1.06(a), 1.06(b), 1.09(a), 1.06(c)) Having already suffered theft at the hands of Van Gilder, not to mention having to take over the case I'd hired him for, I was financially strained and accepted James Ringel's offer of free help. At intake, I recall signing a written conflict waiver. My wife was present and independently recalls reviewing the document and seeing me sign it. But after the representation collapsed, Ringel stated in writing alternately that he could not recall whether any written conflict waiver exists, that he could accelerate the efforts of his staff to "find it" depending upon why I wanted it, and in the same email suggested, startlingly, that a conflict waiver might not have been required in this situation. For a partner-level attorney at a law firm to be unable to confirm whether written informed consent was obtained in a plainly conflicted engagement reflects either a serious firm-level compliance failure, or a fundamental lack of truthfulness. (TDRPC 1.01(b), 1.03(b), 1.06(c)) Failure to act on sworn testimony admitting use of a disbarred lawyer! During the proceedings, Derek Van Gilder testified under oath that a disbarred attorney, R. Allen Rogers, worked on my file. Understand, this was sworn testimony by the Defendant himself! That admission triggered IMMEDIATE obligations for Ringel and Brymer: to notify the court, to seek appropriate relief, and to address the legal and ethical consequences of a disbarred lawyer's participation. James Ringel and Jimmy Brymer did NOTHING. Worse, BOTH both had prior employment with Van Gilder and were in a position to know of Rogers's prohibited work on client files James filed no motion/objection, contacted no authorities. No relief or corrective action was taken. (TDRPC 1.01(a), 1.01(b), 1.03(a)) This failure to act exposes James Ringel and Jimmy Brymer to possible sanctions up to and including disbarment themselves, and brutally calls their integrity into question. (TDRPC 1.01(a), 1.01(b), 1.03(a)) Van Gilder's exhibits at trial showed billing me $400 per hour instead of $390 per hour, plus multiple $400+ charges for the same intake phone call. These exhibits were sufficient ON THEIR OWN to prove my claims of theft by Defendant. Despite this, no attorney from Ringel & Brymer moved for a directed verdict or judgment notwithstanding the verdict. James stopped communicating once the case went to appeal. Weeks/months went by without issuing witness subpoenas or engaging in trial prep. Nobody from the firm stepped in, FOUR DAYS before the trial I had to fire him to act on my own behalf, or lose by default. Each of the above failures are individually serious. However taken together they were devastating. The combined impact of such gross negligence was indistinguishable from DELIBERATE SABOTAGE of my legal interests, This failure raises serious questions under the Texas Disciplinary Rules and was referred to the appropriate authorities for review. I CANNOT recommend Ringel & Brymer for matters involving conflicts of interest, trial practice, ethical compliance, or deadline-critical litigation work.

Having Andy represent me was a very good decision. At first I tried to handle the matter myself…read moreand soon realized I was in over my head. Andy is very easy to interact with and never once did I feel out of the loop. He took care of everything and a very stressful situation has disappeared. Highly recommended.

I've just moved here to the Austin area; I've been from San Francisco / Boston / Milwaukee / Kansas…read moreCity and Los Angeles and back again, and throughout the years, I've retained 21 different attorneys, addressing different business issues I've faced throughout the years. Additionally, I used to work as a consultant for a District Judge in Silicon Valley when IP issues arose. So while I'm not personally a legal mind at all, I can definitely say that I know how to tell when I've find one. Mr. Simmons definitely raises the standard for what a great attorney should be: he's personable yet actionable, and has had nothing but dead-on advice with business matters which arise from time to time that I would have had no way of foretelling. If you have a business, small, medium or large - or if you are considering having counsel here in Central Texas, I strongly [and I mean strongly] recommend Mr. Anderson Simmons. I'm not sure there'd ever be an equivalent you could find in the US with the legal acumen, personality, and willingness to work on hard-hitting issues while at the same time counseling on the best ways to approach small business matters simply and efficiently. The only word to describe this attorney is "WOW."

My experience with Walters Gilbreath and Jake Gilbreath was beyond extraordinarily disappointing…read moreand a total waste of time and money. They completely failed me and my children. Jake billed me more than $107,000 before I finally changed attorneys, and the results and level of representation I received did not come close to justifying half of those fees. Despite the stakes of my divorce and SAPCR proceedings, my deposition preparation consisted of a Zoom call lasting less than 40 minutes. I was not adequately prepared for significant areas of questioning that arose during the deposition. Jake also failed to adequately communicate how rapidly my legal fees were escalating. On May 8, 2026, I was informed for the first time that the firm claimed I owed an additional $48,177.34, after I had already paid $59,432.65. The lack of results was equally frustrating. Over approximately four months, Jake was not even able to successfully resolve the return of my personal possessions from my former spouse. I was paying an extraordinary amount of money while watching basic issues remain unresolved. Most concerning, I did not receive the strategic guidance, preparation, communication, and advocacy I expected from an attorney charging these rates. I hired Jake expecting an experienced family-law attorney who would protect my interests and provide clear direction during one of the most consequential legal matters of my life. That was not my experience. I eventually changed attorneys, but by then I had been billed more than $107,000 thousand dollars and was left not even making it to first base in the process. He couldn't even get my possesions back for me over a 3 month period. Completely useless. Based on my firsthand experience, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere before hiring Walters Gilbreath. Do not assume that an expensive attorney or firm's reputation guarantees effective representation. I wish I had.

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.

Chris is perhaps the last frontier of the BEST and the MOST Ethical Attorneys left. To simply start…read morewith, if he tells you he would call you at 2:00 pm, you can literarily set your watch for 2:00 pm when you would receive his call. Because 2:00 pm in his book of commitments to his Clients ONLY means 2:00 pm to him!!!. No second guessing, period. How many attorneys do you know when they "promised" you that they would call you, but you never received a phone call from them because they got busy in "recruiting a fresh client" at the precise moment when they had the commitment to call you back. How many attorneys do you know who would honor you, respect you as a human being and as a Client would give their 100% to YOU? So, what would happen if Chris agrees to take your case? His word is his bond. He would leave no stone unturned to represent you with the acme of his knowledge, dedication, commitment and with his hard work. He would represent you relentlessly and in the BEST possible ways. You would not even have to ask him to deliver his 100%, because the moment he takes your Case, you will see right away he is already delivering 200%, then why would you ask him to deliver his 100%? He is simply BEST of the BEST ATTORNEYS!!!

I will highly recommend the Kelly McMahan Law. Melissa and Ben really took care of this issue…read more Quick, effective, and efficient. And the cost? It's well worth it. Thank you.

Easy, flat fee and more affordable than an insurance hike…read more I hired the Kelly McMahan Law firm based on other reviews I saw. I received a speeding ticket in a work zone and wanted to contest the conditions of the ticket. It was an easy flat fee to have the ticket dismissed after a short probation period. Communication with the Law office was all done via email with professional paralegals of the firm. Recommend if you want to contest a speed with special conditions.

After my car accident, I felt overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. Jason was compassionate,…read moreresponsive, and genuinely cared about my well-being, it felt like dealing with a real human which is rare in these times. I'm truly grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend Feltoon Law.

Communication was non existent. Invested a good amount of time with them, no follow through or…read morecommunication. Based on this initially, I rated them two stars. I'm going to give them a revised review of 4 stars based on Jason's response below and ownership of the situation.

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!!!"

I would like to provide a revised review of my experience with my attorney…read more I was recently informed of a personal family emergency that affected Renee's ability to communicate during a certain period. I have since received an apology along with a detailed update, including an estimated filing date and an outline of the upcoming procedures for my case, which were communicated clearly via email. When I was searching for the best bankruptcy attorney, I received a strong recommendation from a trusted community attorney. At that time, this law firm stood out for its excellent reviews and reputation for trustworthiness, which led me to place my full confidence in them. Now that communication has resumed and my case is back on track, I am reassured in my decision. I am confident that the team will handle my case with the dedication and professionalism that earned them their top-tier reputation. Bankruptcy is a difficult and important decision, and I believe this firm is truly committed to supporting. Renee and Michael proved this to me and I would like to add an additional reference for those that are searching for attorney team who cares and who can rely on that you've found the correct one right here!

DO not hire this law firm! Once they take your money you will not hear back from them at all!!…read more They tell you that you have a simple case and then they ghost you! Extremely unprofessional!!!!