We had been talking about making a will for quite some time and when the Covid-19 situation arose,…read morewe decided it was at the top of our list. We contacted a couple of other estate planning attorneys in the area, but one came across very abrupt in personality and the other had very confusing and wonky pricing. Melissa was very thorough and down-to-earth in her response, and her pricing very straightforward and easy to understand. Because of the shelter in place restrictions, we conducted our meetings through zoom. Melissa was so very nice and helpful with every question we had! Trust me, she has the kind of personality you will absolutely like, and is very knowledgeable regarding estate planning and law. We sent her several emails and she was always very prompt in answering and very thorough. Our final signing was done in her office parking lot, maintaining 6ft distancing and gloves and masks. Despite all the restrictions, everything went smoothly and we were very happy that the whole process was so easy during these difficult times. Thank you, Melissa!

I was looking for an estate attorney and I found a gold nugget. I needed to change some of my…read moreinformation on my Trust and Melissa was fantastic. She's friendly & smart, professional, and just to be delightful working with her! Melissa Stone Myers

Had consulted with Richard on a small case. Their prices are…read morepretty hefty and i actually did not receive much of advice after spending an hour. They tried to suggest hiring paralegal for a departmental lookup, which one can easily find on google.

Meghan is amazing and she provided me with information and resources regarding probate procedure…read moreover the phone, and explained to me that after verifying info and ONLY if needed I can set an appointment with her firm. Thank you. Mark

Worked with OHKS (https://www.ohkslaw.com/) over the past eight months working on my father's…read moreestate. He passed without a will and so our lawyer, Megan Watkins, was able to walk us through each step of the long process. We live in WA State so she had to work with us remotely. She was also accommodating to family dynamics with my step family which was appreciated. Megan answered all our questions and I felt well represented. She was upfront about our options and related additional costs when relevant. The billing process was straightforward and easy to follow. I found her to be professional, knowledgeable and patient when needed. I would highly recommend working with her.

In 2017 and 2018 this firm helped with probate and the resolution of my late wife 's estate. The…read morebillable hours charged to and paid by my daughter (executor of the estate) were considerable. The invoices for services rendered and fees from June 2017 through May 2018 total almost $11,000, and at least one earlier invoice had been submitted and paid. In 2019 I needed a small change to my own will (the name of a beneficiary, altered from a relative's family trust to the relative's full name). I approached the Osborne Hellman etc. firm about the matter, since they had written my will many years ago and had the original copy in their lock-box. In reply I received a letter from Mark Osborne, apparently the son of the senior partner Duncan Osborne, signed and dated June 18, 2019, informing me that the Associate who had worked on my wife's estate, Joshua P. Rogers, had left the firm, and that the firm did not have another attorney to assign to my need. This I felt was shabby business practice. I cannot recommend the Osborne firm to anyone. I found another Austin attorney and transferred all my legal business to him.

Liz nielsonLiz and her team are top-notch! Creating a Will is not any fun, but these made it really…read moreeasy, fast, and as easy as possible, and they have great snacks in all the rooms, which helps a lot, especially when you're thinking about all this stuff. Thanks so much! Happy Holidays! Liz much appreciated

We've worked with other reputable estate planning professionals as we managed our parents' estate,…read moreand we can say that Liz and her team are fantastic in comparison. They asked thorough questions to capture our wishes, were patient with all our questions, and most importantly they put together clear and detailed instructions to help us finalize our estate planning. With everything considered and gathered in one place, our family members will have a much easier time than we did when it comes time to settle our estate. We highly recommend Liz and her team.

I had absolutely no experience with probate dealings or will execution prior to my step-mother's…read morepassing. I was completely overwhelmed and stressed to the point of losing sleep almost nightly. At the end of my initial consultation with Todd, I felt like I could actually breathe and think straight for the first time in weeks. I had no shortage of follow up questions but Todd and staff were always quick to reply to my emails even if the situation required further research and/or a follow up phone call. It was a long, rough haul but they helped me through it every step of the way and I always felt like I had Todd and Lorenza in my corner. The Law Office of Todd Wilson has my full recommendation. Sincerely,  Chris H. Austin, TX

My initial consult for an estate lawyer was with Todd Wilson. Todd was compassionate and calming…read more He made me feel that I was in good hands and assured me that his law firm would take it from here. He assigned Peter Schuler as the attorney who would handle my case. Peter understood exactly what needed to be done; he was knowledgeable and confident. He explained in detail what he was doing, responded quickly and patiently answered all of my questions. He willingly shared and did everything possible to help me. Angela kept me informed, provided documentation and was always available and quick to respond to my needs. Sayers helped with my will, explained my options and was honest and fast. I am grateful for this knowledgeable, experienced, organized team. Everyone did their part well. I trust this law firm and highly recommend the law office of Todd Wilson.

I hired the Thomas Law Firm to review a few business contracts for an upcoming event. The work was…read moredone quickly and professionally. After this good experience, I decided to use them again in a tenant-landlord dispute and the issue was resolved efficiently and with great communication. Will definitely use again in the future if any additional needs arise. Their office is located in the Bee Cave Galleria.

DO NOT TRUST THIS ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU…read more I hired Griffith "Hunter" Thomas II in 2021, trusting him as the managing attorney and namesake of Thomas Law Firm. I paid a $5,000 retainer in good faith and was left with a stalled case, procedural failures, and no resolution after more than three years. I am now in the process of filing formal complaints with both the State Bar of Texas and the Better Business Bureau. 1. Repeated Failure to Serve Opposing Counsel. Despite multiple assurances that key motions had been filed -- including one to dismiss the case and another to recover my $6,200 bond -- they were never served on the opposing party, rendering them procedurally useless. "Our firm was not served with the motion to request the return of cash deposit nor with appellant's motion to withdraw appeal... The motions were not 'unopposed' but were simply unreceived by us." -- Opposing counsel, April 2025 This wasn't an isolated mistake. I have similar evidence from 2022 confirming the same issue. This shows a pattern of negligence, not just a one-time oversight. 2. Contradictory Claims About Firm Identity and Evasion of Responsibility. In 2025, Mr. Thomas attempted to distance himself from responsibility by claiming that a "previous firm" had represented me -- despite the fact that the firm still operates under his name, from the same location, using the same phone number and email address that have been active since 2021. He wrote: "As you both should know, my previous firm represented you in the subject-titled cause. I was listed as an attorney on the case, though I should not have been. I did provide minimal advice to your lead attorney on a certain question, and I was the managing attorney of that firm at the time. Since then, our new firm wanted to help finalize the case, however, and though I would like to help y'all, I must withdraw due to a conflict of interest." -- Griffith "Hunter" Thomas II, 2025 No formal substitution of counsel or withdrawal was ever filed. The attempt to rebrand or relabel the same legal entity appears to be a blatant misrepresentation, designed to sidestep professional responsibility without changing any actual operations. 3. $5,000 Retainer Depleted Without Results. Despite repeated commitments to advance the case, no hearing was set and no motion was ever ruled on. Instead, my entire retainer was depleted -- not on progress, but on: * Internal file reviews by junior attorneys * Repeated responses to my update requests * Reworking tasks that should've been completed long ago At no point did my case move meaningfully forward. Their inaction left me right where I started -- only with thousands of dollars gone. 4. Poor Supervision of Inexperienced Staff. My case was eventually handed off to a first-year associate who had recently joined the firm. He appeared at a key hearing (a Temporary Restraining Order) and said nothing. He was left to manage filings and deadlines with little to no oversight -- resulting in additional errors and delays that undermined my position. I was ultimately forced to represent myself. After years of missed deadlines, broken promises, and misleading communication, I was told I would need to pay even more to continue -- despite the fact that my original $5,000 retainer should have been more than sufficient for this matter. At that point, I had no choice but to represent myself. Mr. Thomas's actions violated my trust and appear to violate multiple provisions of the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. Avoid this attorney. Don't be fooled by polished branding, vague excuses, or shifting stories. What I experienced was negligence, misrepresentation, and costly deflection -- while my case stalled and my retainer disappeared.

Tyler Hickle is an exceptional attorney--professional, knowledgeable, and truly client-focused. He…read moretook the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure I understood my options every step of the way. I never felt rushed, and his communication was excellent. His expertise and attention to detail gave me confidence throughout the process. If you're looking for an attorney who genuinely cares and delivers strong results, I highly recommend Tyler Hickle.

I hired Mr. Hickle back in January 2024 for a case that was involving my previous apartment…read morecomplex. They was trying to collect a fee that was already paid and refused to remove it from my credit report. Mr. Hickle took on the case and he was on the 3 defendants like white on rice. He is by far the best lawyer with communication as he responds back real quick. I would recommend Mr. Hickle to anyone that is having issues with debt collectors. You are in good hands with him.

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.