Leigh Jorgeson and Ian Pittman were both wonderful to work with! They patiently answered my long list of questions during our initial consultation, and never made me feel rushed or silly for asking anything, no matter how basic or obscure. Their office was responsive to emails and phone calls, and they produced documents for me to sign on a very short timetable. My interactions with their legal secretary, Andrea, were also very pleasant and I had no complaints there either! Although it did not pertain to my legal needs directly, Leigh's background in LGBTQ family law in Texas is nothing short of inspiring, and suggests a strong moral character -- doing what is right, working on behalf of those who are marginalized -- that I value in an attorney. I would be thrilled to work with her or Ian again in the future, and enthusiastically recommend either of them to anyone with legal needs pertaining to family or estate law. read more

They contacted me back right away for a phone consultation and provided me with helpful information and reviewed my case with me and told me my options. Mr. Gaffney seems very empathetic. I would like to hire him but I'm unable to afford their fees at this time. read more

I contacted Leigh Jorgeson at Jorgeson Pittman LLP for a simple *uncontested* divorce as a reference from a friend. She assigned Sean King as a Sr Associate to work my case and I can easily say that it has been the most emotionally distressing part of the divorce. My (ex) wife and I had grown apart during covid and had mutually decided to go our own ways, our finances were already separate, no kids, we were in full agreement, and as mentioned above, completely uncontested. No bad feelings between us whatsoever. What went wrong? By the end, Sean King had more than doubled his $$$ estimate (which was already far more than other attorneys had estimated for a simple uncontested divorce) and more than tripled the amount of time he estimated to finalize the divorce. The whole point of hiring him was to do it correctly and expedite the divorce so that we could get on with our lives. My opinion is that he is incompetent, lacks empathy, and very bad at communicating. He started the real work on my case in early May. We had our expected correspondences. In the end of June, we met for a Final settlement proposal review and shortly after he clearly stated that we would resolve the case by "the end of July, if not earlier." We then met for another Final Settlement review in August, and then for another Final Settlement Review mid-October. I'd been extremely patient, I understand that these things can sometimes take time, but nearly 3 months late and absolutely no communication from him why we were not already finished. He also contacted me to tell me that my retainer needed a refill. When I asked him why the case was not already resolved, and why more money was needed, his tone became defensive and aggressive towards me. How dare I question why he's late and over budget!?! At this point, everything seemed to just get delayed further and further, and meanwhile I feel like was being charged for anything he could think of. It felt retaliatory, in my opinion. Considering he communicated in June that we were almost done, I fell it quite justified to ask. I tried to calm myself and asked that he simply finish the divorce before the end of the year, it was a simple request. His responses were delayed a week or more, many times, for simple questions. This wasn't necessarily new, he also would say he would send out an email or doc to me and then never get to it. I'm convinced he did this on purpose to push out the finalization of the divorce into the next year, just to be spiteful. When January started, I even looked into a different lawyer so I could just get this done. Eventually, I got the message stating it was finished. Overall it took him 7 *more* months to finalize the divorce from the July estimate. He was confrontational and blamed me for any delays, which was infuriating and a lie. He took absolutely no responsibility for the 9 months it took him to take this from start to finish, while it was his action for 99% of the time. I prefer to have a lawyer who is responsible for his own actions, or inactions for that matter. I get it... money and time are just estimates. Estimates can differ from reality, but usually only if there are additional or extenuating circumstances. While there was single clause that we went back and forth on a couple times, overall this was a slam dunk case, all it needed was filing. My opinion after dealing with all of this is that he is just not competent as a divorce lawyer. I am very lucky that my ex-wife and I are on very good terms. He seemed to not see the bigger picture that our uncontested divorce allowed me to get out of a marriage without paying any money whatsoever as part of the settlement. I could not even imagine hiring him for a contested divorce if he can't successfully navigate a very simple uncontested divorce. read more

I was commanded to appear in court by Jorgeson Pittman with a subpoena that had the wrong dates and when I arrived after I drove two hours to get there, they told me it was rescheduled. I contacted Mr. Pittman, and he seemed like he didn't know what he was doing or what I was talking about him thanks for wasting my time read more

I recently found myself in a pickle and needed legal representation. I was recommended to Colin Gaffney by a good friend. In the past couple of months I have contacted and consulted with other legal professionals in the Austin and surrounding area. Until now I have been disappointed. Some time ago I spoke with a Yelp-recommended lawyer via phone who offered to review some documents for me at no cost. I sent them off only to never here back. I had a legal contact in Dallas do the same thing. I was recommended to a family law specialist here in Austin and ignorantly dished out a pretty penny for consult. He was extremely knowledgeable but a bit dismissive. This office was by far the most responsive, and the staff the most helpful of them all. At JP Law, I did not have to leave a message. The receptionist took the time to review my case and I was able to make an appointment in the very near future. I was pleasantly surprised to be offered a 30-minute consultation at no charge. Colin is both professional and friendly; I was instantly comfortable with him. I was delighted to look down at my watch (I was the only one in the room who ever did) to discover Colin was not going to dismiss me until my questions were answered. He was willing to take the time to educate me (luckily by now, I have my sh*t together, and we got straight to the points I needed consultation on) and processes/timelines/costs were reviewed for multiple potential outcomes. It is my hope that my case doesn't go to court, but if necessary, Colin is on speed dial; I would be confident and comfortable with his and his team's representation (and it would be at a cost I could afford). At a very minimum I will be securing his services to finalize my legal documents. read more

I've been thinking about how I owe Jorgeson Pittman LLP a review, one particularly thanking them for the work of their partner Robert Vela. I contacted this law firm during one of the most stressful times of my life, when my partner of ten years and I were talking about separating and getting a divorce. Mr. Vela was a consummate professional; he was direct with me about my billing questions; he was a skillful practitioner. There were several documents needed because of our property division that I would have missed if doing the doing the divorce myself. He also helped me to complete the entire process in under 90 days from my initial contact. For his competence, I am grateful. But more importantly, he demonstrated compassion with me at every turn; he was endlessly patient with me to get him the information needed to file and to complete the process. Because of Mr. Vela, I felt a little less emotionally drained during my divorce. I am so appreciative for his help and for the work of the firm generally.Thank you, Jorgeson Pitttman LLP, for your support. read more

During the most difficult time of my life and, quite possibly a determining factor in my son getting the best care, love, and developmental and financial support he needs to become the best man he is capable of developing into, I knew I needed to take action to ensure his future. I hold great respect for my father who has always looked out for the best interest of his children, and I hope my son will be able to say the same about me one day. As a father seeking to become sole conservator of my son, I realize I am in for an up hill battle. "It is a hill I am prepared to die on" as my father would say; as I push forward through this treacherous storm, Jorgeson Pittman, LLP., has provided exceptional legal representation to ensure everything possible is done to look out for his well-being and aid me in making it through this unsavory storm. The moment I entered the offices at Jorgeson Pitman, I was welcomed with warm greetings from Andrea, one of the firm's Legal Aids. Unsure of what to expect, my mind was quickly put at ease when I entered the law offices of Jorgeson Pittman, as I have felt I have an entire team aiding me in protecting my son's well-being, development and future success. I am particularly thankful for Colin Gaffney. After shaking Mr. Gaffney's hand and sitting down with him to discuss my difficult and unique situation, I have had no doubts Mr. Gaffney and the entire Jorgeson Pittman Law Firm will be by my side every step of the way to provide support, guidance, and allow me to be actively engaged in the proceedings. I feel I have an entire team committed to protecting my son's well-being, development and future success. Mr. Gaffney is extremely responsive, whether it be via email or by phone, answering my questions and keeping me updated every step of the way. Being quasi-knowledgeable about legal proceedings, I initially felt I was able to take on this difficult case alone; after consulting with Mr. Gaffney, however, I realized the expertise and experience he and the entire firm offer are extremely valuable. I have no doubt Mr. Gaffney and the attorneys and legal aids at Jorgeson Pittman LLP are dedicated to providing the very best legal representation available. read more

I recently had a problem with my custody order and turned to Robert Vela for help. I have known Robert for a year as a colleague in the legal profession and have referred many people to him. Turning to him for my own needs felt completely natural and I'm so thankful I did. He guided me through a process that I already know from the lawyer's perspective, but any lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. How true that is. Thanks Robert read more