After 2-1/2 years of getting nowhere with two previous divorce lawyers in Austin, my ex and I came…read moreto a settlement agreement on our own, but could not get help with either of our attorneys to get it finalized. My attorney, at the time, even cancelled my trial date without telling me and stopped working on my case altogether because I had worked out a settlement agreement on my own with my ex. Meanwhile, I was given the name of Micah Royer at Coldwell Bowes by one of his former clients, so I called him one evening and left a message for a consultation. Within minutes, I got a call back from him. He asked me what was wrong, and after explaining the trouble I was having getting my attorney to be sure the Settlement Agreement protected my interests and get it filed with the Court, Micah said, "Your attorney works for YOU; he should do what YOU want." That was all I needed to hear to know that Micah was the attorney for me. I hired Micah the next day, and after all I had spent on my previous two attorneys who had gotten me nowhere, Micah said he would work with me to keep his fees down. Within 3 months, Micah had revised my settlement agreement to get me what I needed, set mediation with an excellent mediator, and got the Settlement Agreement signed and filed with the Court. After waiting for almost 3 years, I was FINALLY divorced. Micah even worked with me afterwards to get the money my ex owed me to be sure it was safely in my bank account. Micah is the most honest attorney in Austin. He does not waste your time and money prolonging your case. So, if you need someone who cares about his clients, will advocate for you, and won't waste your time and money, I recommend you give Micah a call. You will not be disappointed.

I'll begin by saying that this review does not do justice in relaying how exceptional Micah Royer…read moreis. He is the gold standard of family law attorneys in Austin. In searching for the best law firm and counsel to represent me during my highly contested and incredibly challenging divorce, I extensively researched and consulted with numerous attorneys. Through referrals and reviews, it became very clear that Coldwell Bowes is one of the top family law firms in the Austin area and for good reason. It was through reading raving reviews about Micah that I felt he was the man for the job and I could not have made a better choice in selecting him to represent me. Bottom line: Micah changed the trajectory of my life and also my son's life and I will forever feel indebted to him. Micah is a highly skilled legal expert and an exceptional strategist. His advocacy and dedication to his clients in order to achieve the best possible outcome for them is unparalleled. His extensive experience within family law and his understanding of how the system works shines through as he carefully and meticulously works through your case. Micah has the special gift and talent of not only being a brilliant legal mind in and out of the courtroom but truly embodies sincere empathy and compassion for his clients during the most challenging times of their lives. He is the person you want advocating for you and in your corner whether your case is contested or uncontested and is worth his weight in gold. Additionally, Micah along with Coldwell Bowes have an incredible reputation and are highly respected within the legal community with other law firms and within the court system. My divorce was as challenging as they come with many unexpected twists and turns and we ultimately ended up going to trial. It was a highly emotional process for me but Micah remained laser focused on the big picture and the outcome I desired (and kept me focused as well not to mention handling my anal retentive persona with ease). As other reviewers mentioned, Micah treats his clients as though they are family and upholds the highest standards in communicating throughout the case. In the end, Micah secured the very best possible outcome for me and I know with conviction that this would not have been the case if I had stayed with my previous attorney. _______________________________________________________________________ Review for Katherine Obando (she and Micah Royer both represented me): I'll begin by saying that this review does not do justice in relaying how exceptional Katherine Obando is. In selecting Coldwell Bowes to represent me in my highly contentious divorce, I was gifted the opportunity to work with Katherine throughout my entire case. Her five star reviews don't lie - she is hands down simply phenomenal in every way. Katherine is smart as a whip and is an exceptionally skilled legal expert. Her advocacy and dedication to her clients in order to achieve the best possible outcome for them is unparalleled. She has a very strong understanding of family law and how to navigate the most difficult of cases, including ones that end up in court and at trial. It was a highly emotional process for me but Katherine remained laser focused on the big picture while also offering compassion and understanding. She upholds the absolute highest standards when it comes to advocating for her clients and in communicating throughout the entire case. She handled my anal retentive persona with total grace and ease and is meticulous in everything she does. Katherine was an integral part of securing the very best possible outcome for me and I am forever grateful and indebted to her for her efforts and unwavering support and guidance during this most difficult time in my life. Bottom line: you want Katherine representing you and in your corner - she's worth every penny and more! ***I would be remiss if I didn't mention how incredible Paralegal, Kimberly Edgington is as well. While paralegals and support staff rarely receive the credit and praise they deserve, having Kim a part of the team was amazing and I'm so grateful for all of her efforts, diligence and communication throughout my case. **Charlie Bowes also represented me for a single Temporary Orders Hearing and was phenomenal like the rest. You cannot go wrong with anyone at Coldwell Bowes - they are all top shelf!

We reached out to this firm for advice regards to an assault incident we had a few days ago. I was…read moreso surprised that they reached out on a Sunday, due to the incident being urgent. The lawyer Mr. Bennett, was so sweet and very informative. He provided tons of good points and made me feel at ease since I was the victim. He really cared when we spoke and very super polite. Usually, most law firms don't respond until Monday or even a few days later. I would highly, highly, recommend this firm. I know there's tons out there but they don't even compete with this one. Call or email them and make that appointment. You won't be disappointed.

I cannot recommend Alan Bennett enough. Recommended through the USCCA network. Simply fantastic! My…read morefuture go-to for counsel.

great guy very helpful he gave me some information on a issue that was coming up for me that was…read moreout of state. Highly recommend

Mat truly showed up for me! I found him at the last minute during an incredibly stressful child…read moresupport modification, and from our first conversation, he was honest, upfront, and compassionate. He never made promises just to get me to hire him, but he made sure I knew he would advocate for me--and he did! He was always responsive, followed through, and took every concern seriously. Most importantly, he consistently kept my daughter's best interests at the forefront. My only regret is not hiring him sooner. Mat is who you want on your side! Thank you, Mat, for everything! My advise HIRE HIM before the other party finds him!!!!

How do you find the words to describe the worth of your quality of life? The worth of your…read morechildren's future and best interest? The worth of less conflict and stress? The worth of your safety, sleep, time, and financial means? Divorce and custody matters can be life altering. One choice can greatly change the course and outcome. Making the right choices are difficult when you are scared, vunerable, or facing the complex issues that are common during a family law matters. However, the single MOST IMPORTANT choice you will make in a family law matter is who you choose to represent you. Last year I cringed, with my stomach in knots, at the thought of hiring another lawyer. After four years of suffering through constant litigation, I said enough. I began researching, and was on a mission to find the best law firm for our family, particularly for our children. We needed someone that understood high conflict. We needed someone who cared about what really is in the best interest of the children. We needed someone that understood our past legal experiences, and our need to feel we could trust again. Today, we couldn't be more happy and relieved with the choice we made. I could say all the things that help you feel warm and fuzzy. I could say all the things Evans Family Law greatly possesses and surpasses- Professionalism, efficiency, tactfulness, communication, strategy, and attention to detail. Or, I could just say what is most important. We hired the best person to represent our family, and most importantly our children. I absolutely believe our custody matter was treated as if it were our lawyers own. Evans Family Law settled our ongoing high conflict case, carried us through the adoption process and ensured our children will have a future that aligns with their best interest. A future that includes an actively involved, nuturing, and supportive father. Most importantly, they enabled us to gain our joy and quality of life again. We will recommend Evans Family Law over and over again. I will never find adequate words to describe how grateful we are. Our heartfelt thanks goes to Jimmy, Jenni, Katherine and the entire firm at Evans Family Law Group.

I am still trying to get my $33,000 trial retainer from this office for a trial that never happened…read moreand no further work was done. After many years of working together, Jimmy Evans acknowledged owing and promised to work it off or return my trial retainer. He has done neither, instead delaying and making excuses, including talking about friendship. I don't gift friends $33,000. I want my money back.

There's a reason Sam is the #1 result when I searched for a divorce lawyer on Yelp…read more I went to Sam after my (not quite) ex-husband had been procrastinating filing our divorce for far longer than I'm willing to admit. I left him a message and he called me back the same day, even after business hours. We discussed my situation and he asked all the right questions to keep the conversation informative and efficient. He was very honest that I was almost finished and that I could very easily have finished everything myself. I appreciated his honesty (and he wasn't pushy about it) and felt even more sure of hiring him. He was able to schedule to meet me first thing the next day. In his office, we went over everything again once more for clarity. He reiterated that the process was already almost complete and I could have easily completed it on my own without him (just to make sure he was being very transparent), but to me it was worth hiring him just to make it not my problem anymore. We filled out a few pieces of paper and then I was on my way. Sam was able to get me into the courthouse the following Monday (rushing there on his own electric scooter). I went from hiring him on Wednesday evening to having a finalized divorce Monday morning. His empathy, sense of urgency, professionalism, and responsiveness made me wish I had hired him a year ago instead of waiting on my lazy ex-husband. If you're in the market for a divorce lawyer, you can't do better than Sam.

Sam is an awesome divorce attorney! I can say enough about how much I appreciate him- especially…read moreafter wasting a bunch of money and time with not 1, but 2 different law firms that did not deliver on their promises. Sam certainly delivered and got me through a very difficult divorce and remained attentive, responsive, prompt, competent, and compassionate from start to finish. I can hardly believe I am about to reach my 1 year divorce anniversary in October so this glowing review was long overdue. Thank you, thank you Sam!

AVOID, AVOID, AVOID. If you would like a competent lawyer that has your best interest in mind, I…read morewould advise you to find someone else. I used Joe to file for a divorce and he did not review my marriage agreement (which I sent to him upon retaining him) until the opposing counsel brought it to his attention months later. There was a date error on this certificate which VASTLY changed my liabilities - from nearly 0 to my house, business, etc. He provided no legal advice and advised me to go along with whatever the opposing counsel suggested, even though it was not in my best interest . He would not answer a single question I asked him and would charge me $100+ for each one sentence email he would send to me that did not provide any guidance. He was extremely discouraging and did not suggest mediation. He merely suggested I give up and pay out 50%+ even though my situation was very unique and not clear-cut (a signed, informal marriage agreement with a date discrepancy). If I continued with Joe I would have given up an extra ~$500k in my divorce. In the end I paid $4500 for him to draft a boilerplate divorce petition and forward emails from the opposing attorney with no legal advice.

Joe and the whole team at Newberry Law have been amazing to work with. I wanted to make sure the…read moreperson representing me had a lot of experience, and Joe did not disappoint. He is honest, smart and a fabulous lawyer. Thank you for all that you did for us.

If you are in need of a family lawyer, do yourself a favor and add McFarland Law to your…read moreconsultation list. I worked directly with Shane and found him knowledgeable, steady, and judicious in the use of his time and yours. I have since heard from people who worked opposite Shane in legal proceedings that he is an excellent lawyer; I don't know if there is much higher recommendation than that.

When talking to an attorney friend of mine and later to a business coach of mine, both…read moreindependently referred Shane to me as an excellent family law attorney. I could never have imagined someone handling my divorce in such an amazing way. From a legal perspective, Shane, really knows and understands the law and really made the opposing attorney look clueless in comparison (not intentionally). He can help you clearly understand all your options and the likely outcome of each one based on his knowledge of the facts and his experience with other attorneys and judges. From a personal experience, I felt a lot of compassion and sincerity from Shane. He's great at calming nerves and removing the unwarranted fears that may be bouncing around in your mind during such a stressful situation. There were a number of decisions that I felt I needed to make that were not in my best interest legally, but I felt that he and his staff were very understanding of that. They gave me excellent advise and helped me understand very clearly the potential consequences of any actions I might take, but at the end of the day let me follow my own convictions. There was excellent communication with me at all times of what was going on throughout the process - to the point that my spouse began contacting me to figure out where things stood rather than her own counsel.

We spent three long years in litigation, and the team at FMLT stood by us with integrity, skill,…read moreand unwavering support. In the end, we not only won--big--but were awarded $196,000 in attorney's fees. Gracie Wood Shepherd is a phenomenal attorney and person. Her dedication and guidance were constant through every twist and turn. Jamie Turner brought thoughtful support throughout, and when a jury trial was suddenly demanded, Scott Milner stepped in and represented me and my home with incredible strength and care. Every member of the FMLT team is responsive, principled, and deeply respectful of the law. When you show up in court knowing you've done things right, it truly matters. I am so grateful to this firm for fiercely and ethically protecting my family. If you are looking for support I highly suggest working with this firm.

I had hired another attorney but I wasn't getting the support I needed and was feeling a lot of…read moreanxiety . After hiring Gracie Shepherd a sense of peace came to me, I now had the support and guidance I was looking for. She was honest and responsive , she guided me through a fair and calm process . I highly recommend her and her team.