The outstanding legal firm of Kirker/Davis represented me in my divorce. Cogent to providing a better understanding of the superior quality of this team's representation and my experience, I'm compelled to provide a brief contextual background. I was a former physician who was married for 30 years to a very successful surgeon in Austin, Texas. Ten years before our divorce, my now ex wife and myself made a mutual decision for me to leave medicine completely and care for our two children. I would handle domestic issues in the home, thus freeing her up entirely to focus on her surgical practice, which subsequently became quite successful and lucrative. It worked for us both well. Sadly, once our children were adults, she no longer needed a "stay at home dad" and decided to leave me. Heartbroken and with bitter disappointment I was headed to divorce court. Furthermore, it was disconcerting when my ex wife transferred and took control of all of our accounts and assets, leaving me in a very precarious financial position. Thus, without an income, nor access to our community estate, which we had together built over thirty years, my ex, wife through her attorneys attempted to squeeze me. She wanted to force me into a posture of complete capitulation and demanded I accept a substantially smaller portion of our estate, while she walked away with the majority of our assets. My ex wife's intentions were abruptly halted, immediately in fact, when I enlisted Chris Kirker and Holly Davis's services. Quickly, it was clear to both my ex and her attorneys the battle field had just changed substantially, and that my team meant to win. What ensued over the next 9 months was an arduous process which ended in an actual jury trial lasting a week. It must be noted, a jury trial in and of itself is highly unusual for divorces. Most divorces are settled at mediation. Throughout those nine months, and especially during the week long jury trial, I witnessed the astounding synergism between these two attorney's with differing skill sets. Chris and Holly when combined, proved repeatedly to opposing council, they were simply outmatched on numerous levels. My teams's arsenal was bigger, had smarter, and faster weapons, and repeatedly out maneuvered the opposition at every turn. A noteworthy example, their keen possession of knowledge of the law, precision, strategic thinking along with insight, judgement and striking attention to detail, at times, it was as if they had an uncanny ability to predict what the opposing council's next move would be. This proactive approach ultimately bodes well for my case, since we were always two steps ahead, poised and ready for anything thrown our way. Essentially, as a team Chris and Holly became something larger than the sum of their individual parts. Stunningly, I witnessed this many times, as they complimented one another's strengths and talents, bringing together a formidable force, capitalizing on those combined traits to find a pathway to victory. In my opinion this is why they offer something unique and compelling to those unfortunate people faced with this life crisis. Now, on a more human note, given that I'm a sixty year old man who was a devoted husband for thirty years, and obviously, at times disturbed and deep in the throes of depression, frightened, angry and discombobulated, it was wonderful to have Holly there with her smile and calm cheerful demeanor, holding my hand and providing reassurance things would work out. Similarly, Chris too remained confident and cheerful throughout, and though twenty-five years my junior, grasped the very real and personal trauma I was enduring. When needed, at times, Chris would gently set me straight when I was either being wrongheaded, stubborn or doing something that would harm our case. I even recall during the trial Chris tapping me on my leg under the table when he didn't like the body language I was displaying before the judge. For this I am grateful, for you see, because of this team and their dedication to this client, I walked away with fifty-eight percent of my estate which included ninety one percent of our retirement account. This, I've been told is unprecedented in a Williamson county court, and probably in any central Texas court. In summary, I believe the Kirker/Davis law firm and all of those individuals from paralegals to junior attorneys who work alongside these two attorneys, tower like mountains above all others and I for one am eternally grateful for their assistance throughout my crisis. I highly recommend them to any and all who finds themselves in a similar circumstance. E. Truman Mays M.D. read more

When your wife slams the "mack truck" of a Petition for Divorce into your hands one fine day, in your living room without so much as a "bye-your-leave", your heart stops and world falls apart hastily. The shock and awe is intense, and yet my instincts kicked in with the rise of prior experiential events that this was not my first rodeo being abandoned by a wife. The keen unpleasantness brought to my heart was replaced by taking that first, critical step to acquire legal support that would not dissipate the violence afoot, but would be my anchor in these stormy waters. As in past occasions, I made that fateful call to the Texas Bar Lawyer Referral, which is at best a low-risk lottery, and hopefully provides the professional relief to the "shock and awe" of being thrown into a divorce action. Now I had a canoe with a paddle even though we're going upstream, yet I need to pause here and reflect that the Texas Bar Lawyer Referral does not guarantee a best match for inquiries. As it unfolded with this attorney, without so much as an in-person consultation or attempt to resolve issues, this original attorney that I had engaged actually terminated her representation right in the middle of critical divorce activities, citing that she was having increasing concern on her ability to communicate with me. Full stop. Does termination by email sound like a terribly ethical or normal attorney behavior? No, not by a mile. After having worked with 7 different attorneys in 6 States over a period of 17 years of my life on 5 separate legal matters, not one attorney ever claimed that I, his/her client, ever caused that attorney to have communication problems with me. And I am well aware that paralegals can make or break an attorney's practice, and this attorney had a paralegal who was onerous and disrespectful. This attorney's intolerance felt catastrophic at best. However, disaster was not an option, and I now found myself returning to the Texas Bar Lawyer Referral for a hopeful rescue from divorce calamity. Kirker Davis was my immediate choice given their obvious strength in family law matters, and stellar reputation. Initially Chris was in the background as I had to painfully re-start my case with a new firm. As the calendar date for mediation marched forwarded without pause, Chris personally entered the stage, and stepped up briskly to be my advocate and defender as he keenly sensed the complexities of my case and lawyer "tricks" from the opposition. To know Chris is to know that he is a "Jersey boy" like myself, and New Jersey attorneys are a bread like now other--sorry, Philadelphia. He listened, demonstrated compassion for my past ill-fated representation, but calmly carried me into the best options for a successful and relatively calm trail to resolution. Chris did not ever intimate that we had a single communication issue, but accepted me as the client I am--aggressive, interactive, sensitive, and a servant-client who was ready for rescue and relief. I received from Chris and his staff the very best a client can receive, which is for legal counsel to move at the pace of the client. Chris never pushed, lectured, or looked at me in any disfavor. Instead, he genuinely appreciated all of my comments, my willingness to work the problems, and my sincerity. Yet, the firm's success for me could not have happened without the highly experienced, 25-year veteran paralegal, Julie, who interacted frequently professionally with me during the firm's representation until the final decree of divorce was signed by a Judge. Chris is an exceptional attorney, a dedicated husband to his wife, Holly Davis, and father to his 4 children. He has a full plate, and yet every encounter with him as legal counsel, Chris was my cheerleader and confidant. If you want an attorney who fights your case with superb experience, empathy, and energy, then you will have found a legal oasis for yourself. read more

My wife and I called Kirker Davis on a Friday afternoon a day after getting served with some pretty heavy stuff the afternoon before regarding a custody suit from my son's mom. Melissa, whom I cannot say enough good things about, was the first person we spoke with and she began pulling files due to time sensitivity issues on our side. That evening around 7, after a day of court and recognizing the sensitivity of the timing, Chris Kirker called me back and spoke to my wife and I for almost two hours. His advice was very direct, candid, and we appreciated him sharing with us some of his possible strategies moving forward. Those strategies are the reason we hired Chris Kirker and they proved to be more successful than we had ever anticipated. Chris, his team, and his partner, Holly Davis, took an all hands on deck approach and in the short amount of time given, they reset the hearing date, scheduled a settlement conference and we walked out of their office after half a day of negotiations getting everything in writing that my ex-wife had attempted to strip away. We had fully anticipated a standoff yielding little to no results, but trusting Chris's experience and buying into his game plan paid off dividends. Having gone through a contentious divorce and custody battle 8 years ago, my biggest fear was that this would drag on for months, or that we would get an attorney that would allow it to drag on for months for the billable hours. What could've easily been months worked itself out without having to have a judge make a decision for my family. While this was one of the toughest things we've gone through, I could not be more grateful for the experience and results I got through Kirker Davis. Chris was responsive, timely, aggressive when needed, and throughout the whole process we knew we were in good hands. God forbid we ever have to endure another experience like this, but should we, we will again retain the counsel of Chris Kirker. Highly recommended. read more

I simply can't say enough positive things about Kirker and his team. Our relationship started when I needed to find a lawyer for my divorce. Throughout the entire process, Kirker and his team were incredibly prepared, extremely detail-oriented, and consummately professional. They were always very collaborative with me, clearly explaining all my options during each step of the process, giving me space and time to ask all the questions I needed. They took the time and care to understand my needs and preferences and never pressured me into anything I was not comfortable with. Simultaneously, they were ALWAYS looking out for my best interests and were not afraid to gently nudge and remind me about facts, risks, etc. when things got a little emotional. Kirker and his team were my rocks, and kept me grounded and logical through the whole process. And through it all, I knew that they were tirelessly planning and working behind the scenes to do their absolute best for me as a client. When the time came for negotiations, they were professional and firm, confident and well-prepared, fearless and absolutely dedicated to serving me and getting me the absolute best possible outcome. I was so happy to have them in my corner. To this day, I call Kirker and his team anytime I need any kind of legal advice. And he always returns my call personally and promptly. I've even reached out to him for referrals to other financial professionals, and other areas of law not covered by his firm. I trust Kirker and his team fully and deeply. I know that they're incredibly skilled, intensely professional, and that they'll always have my best interests in mind, not only as a client but as a friend. I'm so thankful for the trusted relationship, so happy to have them on my team. read more

Mine was a highly contested and complex divorce, including custody of a special needs child. My ex-spouse was extraordinarily combative, resulting in 10 trips to court to address repeated violations of temporary orders . (She also went through 4 attorneys). As a male/husband, I was deeply concerned about being fairly represented in Court. The entire Kirker Davis team was incredibly responsive, patient and persistent but I truly had a 'dream team' in Candice Deyerle, Ashley Morgan and Julie Hill. Despite being baited frequently by a combative spouse (and occasionally her attorneys), they kept a cool and strategic head, filtering vast amounts of information and finding the most meaningful points to base our case on. I learned a couple of important lessons: Most importantly, let your attorney do their job. The emotion of a contested divorce can cause you to fear outcomes and over-react to provocation from your ex. Dispassionate, clear heads prevail and Candice was masterful in cross examination and in managing a difficult 4-day trial. Ashley was so thorough in preparation and organizing our case. Watching them work together was amazing. The entire team was extraordinarily patient...listening and collaborating on strategy while providing a steady hand moving us forward. Objectively, I should have come out in decent shape in this case but there were cards stacked against me that a less effective legal team might have failed to overcome. My outcome was better than hoped and I can't imagine having anyone in the chairs next to me than Kirker Davis and specifically Candice, Ashley and Julie. read more

I cannot recommend Becca highly enough as a divorce attorney. Going through a divorce trial is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face, but having Becca by my side made all the difference. She was not only a fierce defender but also a thoughtful strategist, ensuring that we were always one step ahead. From the moment we started working together, Becca demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and an unwavering commitment to protecting my interests. She approached every challenge with a level of professionalism and expertise that immediately put me at ease. Throughout the grueling process, I always felt like I had a strong advocate fighting for me. Becca's ability to navigate complex legal issues and anticipate potential obstacles was truly impressive. Her dedication to securing the best possible outcome for me was evident in every decision she made. Working with Becca was not just a legal necessity; it was an honor. Her guidance and support were invaluable during a difficult time in my life, and I am incredibly grateful for everything she did for me. If you're searching for a divorce attorney who is not only intelligent and strategic but also genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Becca! Thank you, Becca, for your outstanding representation and unwavering support. You truly made a difference in my life! read more

Becca and her team are simply unbelievable. Sounds counterintuitive, but I think a divorce can be the best move when a bad marriage is hurting your kids. And if you have to get divorced, you MUST use Becca if you can get in with her, or know someone that can get you in. Becca isn't the first lawyer I had to use. I was hoping for a "collaborative" divorce but SO unexpectedly went the scorched earth route and I lost everything, truly everything. Becca and her team were the first attorneys to actually defend me, stand up for my children, and call out the other side for their unfair tactics and less than truthful moves. Becca and her team were so friendly in person I was actually a little worried they wouldn't be up to the job; I'm clearly a bad judge of character because she is an absolute force of nature. No lawyer I used ever responded to me so fast, countered the other side so adeptly, been so tough and at the same time cared to know about my kids. Whether you think you'll be blessed with a peaceful divorce, or suffer a contentious one like mine, please do the best for your children and call Becca. She can do peaceful and she can do tough. Please please don't get caught off guard by the other side. The best thing I've ever done for my children is leave a toxic marriage. The second best is hire Becca. Good luck to you. read more

This firm is super professional and on top of things. Candice was the main attorney on my case and she did a fantastic job representing me. Unfortunately, my ex husband would not agree to the settlement terms even though we tried lots of various offers so we had to to court to finalize the divorce. Going to trial can be very stressful but when you have the right team you feel more confident. Have you ever danced with someone who is a really great 2 stepper and they just know how to lead you around the dance floor so you feel like the best dancer in the world (even though you have no idea what you're doing)? Well, that's what it's like to have Candice as your attorney at trial. I put my trust in her and everyone else at this firm and I'm really happy I did. I got every single thing I asked for and now I can reclaim my life again. Also, shout out to Laurie, the paralegal who worked on my case. She really kept me on task and was like a coach that wouldn't let me slack off. Divorce can feel like a marathon so having people in your corner and continue to push you is really important. My ex was VERY difficult to work with to them point that I wanted to throw in the towel A LOT but she and Candice really pushed me to continue to fight for what was fair and necessary for me to create a heathy and bright future for my kids and I. read more

I was blindsided by a divorce after 19 years of marriage and being a stay at home mom all of those years. My husband asked that we share an attorney and amicably split all assets 50/50. I agreed and signed a few temporary orders and moved out. A month later I learned my husband had a girlfriend the last year of our marriage. Furious, I called called Kirker Davis and had a call scheduled with Chris Kirker the following morning. What he taught me in 15 minutes, I knew they were the right firm for my situation. Alyse Donnelly was assigned my case with paralegal Stacy. They are a brilliant team. I had no idea what we owned, how much, nothing as he did all the finances. I also knew little about the divorce process. Alyse walked me through every step from discovery, to hiring the proper evaluators, to what was in mine and my 3 sons best interest. It was a very difficult time for my family but Alyse made sure I was ok and understood everything. She made sure we found every asset owned and that is was all shared appropriately. We ended up settling in mediation and I am confident I came out in top!! For one of the worst things to go through in life Alyse and Stacy were the bright spot and I appreciate every thing they achieved for my family. You cannot go wrong with this firm, especially with a complex case. read more

After days of reading reviews of many law firms, I finally decided on Kirker Davis. It was the best decision I could have ever made. My divorce was an extremely challenging one, and Lianna, Demi and Kate took it on with the professionalism and determination one would expect, and much, much more. As a stay-at-home mom for many years with two children (one special-needs), I was not all prepared for the unexpected, frightening and major disruption of a divorce. This amazing trio of women managed to have me and my children awarded not only our home (the only home my children have ever known), but generous child support and final settlement, as well. Their dedication and long hours of work during this process was incredible, so much more than I ever could have expected. Whether you have a simple case or a seemingly overwhelming one, these are the women you want on your side. They will keep you well advised and well informed throughout the entire process, all the while remaining completely focused on your best interest. I will never forget what they have done for me and my children, and will always include them in my prayers from this day forward. They are worth every penny and so much more, trust me. You will have absolutely no regrets for having hired them. read more

Exceptional Legal Representation & Value - Highly Recommend Kirker Davis LLP Kirker Davis LLP exemplifies excellence, professionalism, and strategic legal expertise. From the very beginning of my case, Becca Kennedy and Jordan Thomas demonstrated unparalleled dedication, superior work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Their attention to detail, deep legal knowledge, and proactive approach made an extraordinary difference throughout the process. Not only did they navigate complex legal challenges with precision and confidence, but their ability to anticipate obstacles and develop effective strategies was truly impressive. Their communication was clear, timely, and always in my best interest. I always felt supported, well-informed, and confident that my case was in the best hands. The fantastic results we achieved are a testament to their expertise and the high standards of Kirker Davis LLP. If you are seeking a law firm that will fight for you with skill, integrity, and dedication, I wholeheartedly recommend Kirker Davis LLP. They are, without a doubt, a firm that delivers outstanding legal representation. Thank you to Becca, Jordan, and the entire Kirker Davis team--you are truly exceptional! Francois read more

I work with law firms for a living and I have to say that Kirker Davis is one of if not the most impressive law firms in the country. They are committed to excellence unlike any firm I know of. I usually reserve that word for athletes like Kobe Bryant or Roger Federer but it really applies with Chris, Holly and their staff. The communication, the service, the empathy, the attention to detail, the follow up, the advice itself - all of it was 100% on point and made me feel like I was talking to an actual expert in their craft. To be more specific, I hired Kirker Davis to help me with a complex business transaction where essentially my entire net worth was hanging in the balance. Although KD is mostly known for their family law and divorce services, they are also EXTREMELY savvy in business law as a result (I think) of having handled divorces for very successful business owners and executives. That experience shined through in the advice I got and most importantly I was able to get the outcome I was looking for in my very stressful situation. If you have a business and are going through any sort of complex legal issue, I would highly recommend calling Kirker Davis. read more

I am an attorney myself, and have been litigating high exposure cases for over two decades. So when I had to hire a lawyer for my own divorce, my standards were extremely high. Chris Kirker and Holly Davis not only met, but exceeded, every one of them. They did all the things that exceptional lawyers do. First, strategic thinking. They thought far ahead of what was happening at the time; in fact, Chris came up with a very inventive strategy to get to finality much more quickly than would have happened following the standard course. Second, communication. Their communication of both good and bad news was exceptional, keeping me fully informed and involved through the whole process. Third, responsiveness. When I had issues arise that needed fast action, they responded promptly. Fourth, value. They were very judicious with the time and resources that they devoted to my case, and submitted detailed bills describing exactly what had been done. I have many friends ask me for legal advice. I always tell them that Rule #1 is "hire the best lawyer." I have already recommended Kirker Davis to several friends and will continue to do so. read more

What an amazing firm! I met Becca Kennedy and Jordan through Chris Kirker. Becca Kennedy immediately instilled in me the confidence and capability to help me as a Father gain my rights and establish parental normalcy. It has not been easy. Chris and Becca, communicated the steps to be taken and the set tone for the path forward. Becca, and Jordan immediately took the lead and have been nothing short of fantastic. They both respond to communication in a timely fashion. They ask pertinent, and precise questions. The professionalism, negotiation skills, transparency, kindness, empathy, and skilled communication made me feel like I could trust them. They helped me set a clear path and guided me through the high conflict child custody case I am going through. Within a month, my parenting time increased significantly. With Becca Kennedy and Jordan, I have been able to focus on my career and parenting my daughter. Everyone at Kirker Davis has been great! My journey is not over. I look forward to next steps. What I appreciate most, Becca and Jordan, while I know it is their job, they actually care. And they demonstrate it! Thank you! read more

I am so impressed with Kirker Davis LLP. After I reached out to them for my initial inquiry, they quickly connected me with one of their top attorneys (Lianna Smith) to review my divorce case within a matter of days. I was blown away by Lianna's efforts. Lianna is extremely intelligent and worked hard to give me invaluable information about my case, even coming up with out-of-the box creative ideas that I never would have thought of on my own. Which is what I desperately needed as I'm navigating a child custody divorce case. She really has empathy and passion for what does - it's obvious that she wants what's best for her clients and I felt like she really cared about my situation and wanted to help me out as much as possible (which she absolutely did). I am so pleased with my experience here that I had to write a review to let others know about Lianna and Kirker Davis LLP. If the opportunity arises again, I will absolutely work with them again. You are getting a world-class experience with this team, I strongly recommend if you are seeking legal counsel. Your help means the world to me - thank you for your amazing work, Lianna!! read more

I wish I could write 100 positive reviews for this law firm. The Kirker Davis firm was a true partner and advocate throughout the painstaking process of Divorce. Chris Kirker is one of the brightest and best divorce attorneys I've ever encountered. I interviewed several lawyers and firms before choosing Kirker Davis as my firm of reference for my divorce. His team, Holly Davis, Ashley Morgan, Julie & several other top echelon team members provided an outcome I couldn't be happier with. Chris Kirker is not only a top attorney but a top strategist in his field. He navigated a very complex divorce with tact, patience and intense strategy at its highest level. His team was forced to work and re-strategize our approach at several junctures. He is a force to be reckoned with and most Austin attorneys regard him as the attorney only the 'best and the brightest' retain. If you want the best outcome, and want a firm with an attorney who will believe in you and your case...fighting relentlessly to make sure you win what is rightfully yours choose Kirker Davis. I owe Chris and his team alot. Thank you for everything you've done. read more

Kirker Davis is a truly special firm. They have helped get me through the most challenging time in my life. Divorce is difficult enough, but when there is alot of contention, it makes it even worse. I hired Chris Kirker and his team 10 months ago. I was the underdog. I was a mess. From the very beginning, they had a strategy based on my particular case. They executed the strategy with respect, skill, experience, passion and precision. Each and every litigation event was a victory for us and accomplished with the utmost integrity. Chris Kirker, Ashley Morgan, Julie Hill and many others in the firm worked tirelessly for me. They maintained excellent communication and response. No question was too much. They held my hand, reassured me with honesty, listened to me, explained things to me, were compassionate and respectful, AND extremely understanding. They are just really good people. I am truly grateful to have found Chris, Ashley and the KD team to represent me. They gave their tremendous expertise and extraordinary talent to my case, and got me to the other side against seemingly impossible odds. read more

YES!!! That feeling when you know you hired the best attorney you could find and it saved your lots of $$$$ in the long run, that is me. We won because we had the better legal team, period. These guys had their hands full with me. I had a complex estate going through divorce and needed to ensure it was handled right. I also have a very hard time controlling my emotions - by the end of it, I had my team laughing and high fiving - but that was after some tears, lots of screaming and many, many F bombs..... In the end though, we fought the best fight and feel that I came out as well as could be expected, better really. Everyone's definition of fair is different - so others involved don't think it was fair. If you were the one that built it, you'd agree it was more than fair. Excellent communication throughout the ordeal. Never dropped a ball or let things sit idle. And really good at talking calmly to me so that I could really understand what was going on and how to move forward. Would highly recommend my team: Stephen Payne, Anthony & Julie. read more