I had left voice-mails with several attorneys in the Austin area, regarding a real estate matter…read more Out of nearly a dozen attorneys, Jeff was one of only two that had the decency to return my call (despite having a busy schedule). That is respect and professionalism. Although he was unable to assist me, Jeff referred me to a few other attorneys. I would not hesitate at all to contact Jeff again should the need arise.

Jeff is responsive and concise. Can cover a broad range of legal questions and offers great legal…read morereferrals for areas where more depth is needed. I reached out to 5 attorneys in the Austin area who handle will, real estate and business formation services. It's great to find a legal 'quarterback' where possible. Jeff was easy to talk to, very tech savvy and his recommendations were cost conscious. Does a great job balancing legal issues with financial priorities.

One of the best thing I ever did was hiring Christopher Daves to prepare my Trust for my Estate…read morePlanning. I wanted to take care of some important things in my life, like Estate Planning and getting my estate and health wishes in order before my retirement age to make life easier for my relatives without the future expenses of attorneys and having my legal & health documents all done and stored in one place. I called Christopher Daves to make an appointment for a meeting to come in to discuss setting up a plan to protect my assets he called me back the same day. I met with Christopher and he was very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable to all the questions and answers in setting up my Trust. I had just gone through probating my mother's will. Her home was valued at $85,000 and only about $15,000 in other assets including cash. The small town attorney in Gatesville, TX charged me $3,000 which I thought was outrageous since her estate was so small. The total amount was not much more for setting up my Estate Planning and creating my personalized Trust that Christopher Daves prepared. I decide to do a REVOCABLE TRUST - putting all my assets including my rental homes and my LLC's into the trust so my trustee, upon my death steps in and continues to run business without dealing with an attorney or probate judge making an appointment. All my deeds, bank accounts and personal assets were transferred to the trust protecting me against any future losses or liability. Knowing I'm protected when my health declines in the future and I'm protected for any lawsuits or scams when I get older is such a peace of mine. When my personalized Trust was finalized and Christopher recorded all my deeds. I was given a binder with all my legal documents all in one place to have access to. Very simple organization at a very affordable price and peace of mind. I highly recommend Christopher Daves for your Estate Planing or other legal needs.

Mr Daves was beyond helpful! I have been trying to find assistance for a few days and nobody would…read morehelp me. Mr Daves provided exactly what I needed. Thank you Mr Daves!!

My comments are with respect to Riley Alcozer, who initially represented me in response to a…read morehostile beneficiary of three family trusts for which I served as trustee. In summary, Riley was unresponsive to opposing counsel's information requests leading up to a key response deadline, she had little or no communication with me in that period, she missed the deadline, and in doing so disclosed my personal information to opposing counsel. Upon missing the deadline, Riley verbally admitted to me that she had a lot on her plate leading up to it. In my opinion, this should have been disclosed to me well before the deadline so I could have sought alternatives. I also believe the disclosure to opposing counsel that I was "out of town" was highly inappropriate, confidential, and irrelevant. In my opinion, rather than taking full ownership of missing the deadline, Riley deflected responsibility to me, prioritizing her own interests over mine. I further believe this signaled to opposing counsel that I did not take the matter seriously. Though I was out of state for a few weeks leading up to the deadline, I was easily accessible. After the missed deadline, I was placed in fire-drill mode to deliver a significant volume of the trusts' financial statements by week's end. I believe the approximately 60-day period Riley had to respond was squandered. For these reasons, I relieved Riley of her role as my litigator and retained new counsel. Riley and her legal team remained responsible for subsequent accountings for the three trusts. Though I had concerns about attorneys handling accountings, I was assured by the firm that this was common practice. In my opinion, there was no upfront due diligence by Riley and her staff regarding the complexity and volume of financial statements involved. The accountings required a significant amount of time and expense. The accounting for one of the trusts was deficient. Though I had delivered that trust's bank statements to the firm two and a half months before a court-imposed deadline, these documents were never incorporated into the accounting -- and Riley and her team never caught this critical error. This incomplete accounting was submitted to the opposing side and the court. I was the one who discovered the omission. Bank statements are a foundational document in any trust accounting, as they verify all transactions and cash flows. The submission of this deficient accounting was subsequently used against me in future court filings. That trust's accounting was later withdrawn by my other counsel and completed efficiently, with minimal input required from me. As the son of a revered Texas attorney, I was raised with high standards for legal work. My father once told me that one factor he considered when hiring an attorney was whether the candidate's shoes were shined. When I asked why, he said: "attention to the details." In my opinion, Riley fell well short of those standards in handling my father's financial legacy.

I adore this law firm!! They are personable and so kind. They truly care. Thank you for all of your…read moremany hours of hard work!! As I've said in the past, you are a "God send." I recommend Hardie Alcozer to anyone needing both, close, detailed attention and a strong work ethic. I am forever grateful to these folks!!

Kent Vestal is the real deal! It's rare to come across a professional who is deeply knowledgeable…read morein tax, real estate, and law and genuinely pleasant to work with--Kent brings all of that together effortlessly. I was referred to him by a friend and had the opportunity to meet with him yesterday. He provided excellent advice on how to think strategically about future real estate purchases and offered creative, practical insight regarding my Schedule C. I will definitely work with him again and could not recommend him highly enough.

I retained Justin M. Welch at this firm and have not been able to get any response for months…read more Numerous calls, emails, and direct messages have been ignored. If you value communication and updates on your legal matter, I would strongly reconsider.

We have been Life Planning Clients of Texas Trust Law (Wiewel Law Firm) for 18 years and greatly…read moreappreciate their professionalism and genuine concern for the wellbeing of our family. Ed and Joan Angel

Brad Wiewel and Sharon Boon have handled guiding us through setting up our trust and keeping it…read moreupdated as life changes. They are professional and offer great insight on things to consider during the decision making process. Brad and Sharon make communication via phone, email or in person easy to address concerns. Great 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!!!"

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

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.