My Experience with Fathers for Equal Rights…read more I rarely leave negative reviews, but I believe fathers deserve to hear my experience before making a decision. I turned to Fathers for Equal Rights during one of the most important custody battles of my life because I believed I would receive knowledgeable guidance. I later learned that the individual I worked with the most, Kirk McCraw, was not my attorney, and to my knowledge, was not a licensed attorney. Had I known that from the beginning, I would have approached the advice I received very differently. Looking back, I learned there is a significant difference between someone sharing personal experiences in family court and receiving guidance from a qualified family law attorney. Throughout my case, Kirk advised me on litigation strategy, discussed which motions I should file, and strongly discouraged me from hiring an attorney at a critical point in my case. I wanted to request a continuance so I could retain counsel for my contempt and custody matters. Instead, I was repeatedly told that attorneys would only continue the case and delay everything. Trusting that advice was one of the biggest mistakes I made. The consequences were severe. My contempt motion failed over what I believed was a procedural issue, my custody case stalled, and I ultimately spent thousands of dollars hiring attorneys to continue fighting for my son and paying attorney's fees to opposing counsel. Months later, after retaining an experienced family law attorney, I continued presenting the evidence I had been gathering and ultimately won sole managing conservatorship of my son. Looking back, I do not believe my evidence was ever the problem. I believe my biggest mistake was not hiring qualified legal counsel from the very beginning. Another thing that stood out to me was that Kirk never wanted our conversations recorded. I often wanted to record meetings simply so I could accurately remember the strategy and instructions being discussed because he covered a tremendous amount of information very quickly. He consistently objected to recording. I cannot speak to his reasons, but after learning he was not a licensed attorney, that decision raised questions in my mind. I also paid for assistance preparing legal motions. After I eventually hired my attorney, she reviewed some of those pleadings and expressed serious concerns about their quality. Ironically, after I began using AI tools to organize my facts and draft motions that I personally reviewed before filing, I believed those filings were clearer and more effective than some of the documents I had previously paid to receive. Communication was another frustration. Whenever I asked questions to better understand legal strategy, I often felt that my questions were viewed as challenges rather than opportunities for discussion. Kirk even told me I was one of the smarter people who had come through the organization but that I could be too smart for my own good and needed to keep things simple. My expectation was that someone helping fathers through life changing litigation would encourage informed questions rather than discourage them. I also personally heard Kirk use the N word jokingly around Black fathers on more than one occasion. Some people appeared comfortable with it. I was not. Regardless of intent, I found that language unprofessional and inappropriate in an organization serving families during difficult legal situations. This review reflects my personal experience. Other fathers may have had different experiences, and I respect that. Mine taught me that when your relationship with your child is on the line, there is no substitute for hiring the best qualified family law attorney you can afford. I learned that lesson the hard way, but I eventually won sole managing conservatorship of my son after obtaining experienced legal representation. I hope my experience helps another father avoid the mistakes I made.

Don't waste your money. Kirk is a blow hard who will talk down to everyone and anyone. His heart…read moreis in the right place but doesn't have or make the time to actually get what's truly needed done. Will charge you extra to have paralegal work done which is completely flawed and not enforceable...wasted another $500.. Be prepared to be beaten down and given the run around. Hire an attorney if there's any possible way you can. If not other option, then I guess go see this guy in his house.

I have dealt with many lawyers in the US and abroad, but Mark is the first truly ethical and honest…read moreattorney that I have come across. He is calm, reassuring and committed to you as a client - he seems to genuinely care about your welfare and wants to ensure you get the outcome you desire. I have so much respect for this man and would recommend him to anyone - especially if you are on a budget and have limited resources - Mark will not exploit you, which just can't be said for so many other lawyers!

Unfortunately, I was left wondering if my ex had bribed Mark. Mark pushed me for hours, over the…read morecourse of 2 mediations , to give a specific dollar amount ( not a %) of the equity to my ex, in exchange for keeping the house. (The loan was in my name already) I argued that I used XXX,XXX of my inheritance (sep prop) as part of the down payment, and that the entirety of the equity was not a community asset. Since my ex had over 20 hidden accounts and refused to turn in his discovery, I asked mark to issue subpoenas. He didn't. Instead, he offered a deal to persuade me into signing the agreement: if I agreed to give my inheritance to my ex, he would represent me in a partition to divide undisclosed assets case next. But, when it came time for it, he refused. You owe me my inheritance back mark. Watch out, he manipulates his own clients.

Mr. Flowers approach is a throw-back to a time attorneys went the extra mile to listen, understand…read moreand empathize with their clients needs and most important, deliver results that hopefully exceed your expectations. What I didn't expect was his ready availability to assist with questions/matters that may arise long after our trust was completed. I understand there are numerous options for trust attorneys, I'm just extremely pleased to have had Mr. Flowers assist and lead me through this process.

Exceptional experience from start to finish. Carlos guided us through a thorough will, trust, and…read moreall related documents in record time with patience, professionalism, and genuine care. As working professionals, we loved the tech-forward process: easy scheduling via Calendly, clear communication by email and text, quick Zoom check-ins, and he even sent the notary and witnesses to us, which saved hours. Every step was explained in plain English and we always felt looked after. This is what modern legal excellence looks like: efficient, precise, compassionate, and effortless. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Don't hesitate to reach out to Carlos, you'll be glad you did.

I have referred several bankruptcy accounts to Michael over the past year, and he has been nothing…read morebut professional and prompt with his responses and case updates. He not only meets, but oftentimes exceeds expectations when it comes to getting our company and clients fair treatment as creditors in chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases at a fair price. We have been very pleased with his services and appreciate the fact that he considers the facts of each case, rather than proceeding with a one size fits all approach. We will certainly continue to use his services in the future as issues arise.

Great, great Attorney. He is very attentive and knows his craft…read more I can appreciate Michael, because he helped me in a bad situation that had come upon me. I thank him and I want him to know that I was extremely nervous in hoping I had an attorney that would fight for me. Well, to my surprise he was exactly what I was looking for. Someone who cares about his client and he will work until the matter is resolved. I gave him a 5 star rating because he's all of that and more. Linda Powell

Mr.Kenmedy showed compassion and interest in getting to the core of my situation. The thing that…read moreneeded to be done was quite possible both service requested and quality truly given.

Jeff will fight tooth & nail to make sure you get a GREAT deal, whether it being your charges are…read moredowngraded or dismissed entirely. He went above & beyond for me. Highly recommend him!!

The Duran Firm Attorney for; Estate Planning, Probate,…read moreWills, Guardianship, Fixed Fee www.Duranfirm Michael Duran is an excellent attorney. He is heavily experienced, organized, detail oriented and provides top notch service. A friend of mine recommended Mr. Duran where he did some probate work for his moms will. Mr. Duran did a Package for me and my wife including our Wills, Trusts, Trustees, Guardianship, Deed transfer for the house, Directive to physician's and family or surrogates etc. This way we get to decide who gets what and when. Otherwise without the proper legal documents the state gets to decide! Besides Michael Duran, who spent a bit of time with me initially answering a lot of questions, my wife and I also had the pleasure worked with Sara his paralegal. She is also great to work with, she answered our questions, worked with us on schedules, appointments, set up Zoom meetings etc. Both Michael and Sara are always available for emails, phone, texts etc. The Duran Firm is absolutely the best at what they do! Highly recommend! Nick

I was in need of a probate attorney and The Duran Firm was recommended to me from an attorney…read morefriend of mine I have known since 1996. I was first attracted to the flat fee charged for probating an estate. Jacqueline was first to reach out and provided me with all of the documents and instructions I needed. I worked directly with Jacqueline who is always polite and professional. She also contacted me the day before our court date to make sure I had everything I needed and answered my remaining questions. Michael Duran represented me very well during my hearing which went well without issue. I should have the Letter of Testamentary next week. Thanks!!

Getting divorced is brutal. Working with Alexandra Geczi and her amazing team is not brutal…read more My two decade marriage ended in 2022. I had no intention of dragging out the divorce as long as the marriage. Texas family law is as frustrating as the power grid, so I needed someone who could get the job done and represent me. I wanted a lawyer who was a woman, intelligent, direct, and not too emotional. I did not need hugs, I needed a divorce. I interviewed several attorneys to represent me. Some were nice but weak, some were rage-filled and vengeful towards the spouse, and others made me wonder what some law schools are doing with their curriculum. Alex was nothing like other lawyers. Granted, she had completed law school and undergraduate studies like everyone else I had interviewed, but she was not interested in boasting about her accomplishments (which are impressive and lengthy). As I spoke to Alex, I realized that this was the lawyer who checked all of the boxes I required and many more. She did not approach the conversation like we were part of the 300 fighting off the Persians; instead, Alex respected the fact that I wanted to keep the experience as amicable as possible. I spoke with Alex before I retained her services, and she was exactly who I wanted to represent me: female, not man-hating, direct, and an aggressive advocate for her clients. She did not ask me stupid questions, and appreciated that I had done my homework before I spoke with her. I chose to vet her background before I retained Alex to see what other people had said about her legal prowess. I have yet to find a negative review of Alex's abilities as a lawyer. Everyone was complimentary, she had no issues previous or pending with the state bar, and had enough of a digital footprint that I also was able to see podcasts that included Alex talking about family law. I retained Alex's firm. That was the best decision I made in 2022. Her team is beyond amazing. Brandy has the precision and organization of a military commander. As Director of Operations, she ensures that everything flows as it should. She is prompt, efficient, and compassionate without being syrupy sweet. Katie may be one of the smartest humans on the planet. As a paralegal, she handled most of my case details. She is ruthlessly efficient, able to anticipate my questions before I know what they are, and moves paperwork through the glacially slow wheels of justice in the Dallas court system at a shockingly quick pace. Plus, she has a sense of humor, which is required when getting a divorce. If you do not laugh at some of the stuff encountered, you will cry all the time. From retainer to the "thanks for the memories" exit call, the process lasted about 5 months. The legal portion took less than four months from filing to final decree with the notarization stamp. I have friends who are still working through the process after years of issues. Alex, Brandy, and Katie were exceptionally clear when giving directions on what I needed to do, provided paperwork that needed to be signed in a very efficient manner, and always answered the emails I sent with little waiting by me. I emailed a lot, and those emails were full of questions, directions, and sarcasm. Each question was answered, directions followed, and sarcasm met with sarcasm, so we were evenly matched. I was able to keep the divorce amicable, and spent less time on the actual process than I did deciding to file for divorce. If I go through this hellscape again, and I hope I never do, I will call Alex. I cannot imagine anyone considering divorce using any other firm.

Found this attorney on yelp and I reached out became she had a lot of experience with high asset…read more complicated divorces with multiple properties to devide .

Mr. Ballew is fantastic! Caring and patient his experience and knowledge makes him a top notch…read moreattorney.