Tim whitten stepped up to the plate to help me and grateful because of my incompetent previous…read moreattorneys I had he is now helping me deal with the neglegence of the last attorneys. I had and talk about knowledgeable caring kind all the above. I couldnt be happier with my decision he is knowing how much damage my other lawyers did to me. Summer Whitten is a sweet lady full of compassion I am deeply grafteful for Tim and Summer whitten since I had a nightmare I had with the last attorneys. People these lawyers have a full load but made time for me that means alot to me. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Tim knows the law. He knows it with a deeper understanding than anyone I know and he applies that…read moreunderstanding to get his clients the best results in court. Tim is an honest man and has a deep commitment to his integrity and to helping people when they need help. I know Tim will help clients get the best results possible in times where they otherwise feel like their world is disintegrating.

I hired Michael 7 years ago. I delivered enough "material" to him tied in a pretty red bow that…read moremade the divorce a no brainer. (Yes, I realize Texas is a no fault state.) This was Sept 2013. By Jan. '14 there still were no TO's filed. Michael made it clear to me, "you aren't in CA anymore sweetheart. You need to get spousal support out of your mind." (Really, because 3 of my friends who have divorced over the last 7 years received spousal support. And yes, my ex and I were married well over 10 years.) My ex has his own very successful financial planning company. I had been with him 14 of the 20 years at that point. However, Michael refused to insist on a Forensic Accountant to come and provide a Business Valuation and to look for hidden assets. Hello!!! I am the client and the one paying for these people. Who are you to tell me it will be a waste of time!?!?!?! My ex is extremely financially successful and Michael refused to fight for more child support than the Texas Family Code allowed for. I had quit my job of 20 years to stay home and care for the children 6 years prior to the divorce so to re-enter the mortgage industry post '08 crash in an entirely new state when my client base of 20 years was in another state was not going to provide the income I once had. Not to mention the mortgage underwriting guidelines had dramatically changed so it did not make sense to go back to that field. I trusted Michael to get me and my children the best settlement. In hindsight I am told by many different attorneys that "my attorney most definitely could have gotten me more child support than standard Texas Code when the children have been accustomed to a certain lifestyle and receiving the standard child support would mean they would not be able to continue living in the manner they have become accustomed to." Michael didn't do that for us. He took the easy way out. Michael never fought for me on anything. My new husband's decree and many friend's decrees state the two parties will split extra curriculars 50/50. My ex and I split them 50/50 for a few years until he just decided he didn't want to do that anymore. I have no recourse now. In the Springtime of 2014 we went to mediation. Michael was useless and didn't fight for me at all. Of the EIGHT HOURS we were in mediation, my Ex had the mediator for 6.5 HOURS and I had the mediator for 1.5 HOURS!!! That's it!!!! COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!!!! When we were FINALLY go to court in May for our Temporary Orders hearing (WHICH WAS AFTER MEDIATION?!?!), Michael, my ex and my ex's attorney already had a divorce settlement prepared for me to review and sign off on that day. Michael had NO INTENTION that day of having a TO hearing. When Judge McMaster asked how long we would need for the TO hearing, Michael said, "Your Honor, we actually have a settlement prepared for my client to review so if we could have about 3 hours to go over it, I believe we can be finished today?!?!?!" I was in shock, horrified and blindsided! I knew NOTHING about this! Michael did the strongest used car salesman pitch on me for the next 3 hours as to why and how this settlement in front of me was such a great deal. It was a Friday. He never once encouraged me to take it home over the weekend and think about it before I signed it. He just wanted to be done. Then in the fall when my daughter started saying things that indicated she might be being sexually abused by my ex's friend, and my 4th and 2nd grade boys all of a sudden had porn on their kindle's at the same time I FREAKED OUT and called Michael. He told me to "relax, I'm sure all is fine." A report was filed by CPS by one of my family members and I told Michael I was taking my kids to Dallas until this was cleared up. I just was not comfortable returning the children to my ex until there was certainty about what was going on in his home. He said, "I understand. I just don't recommend it." On late Sun night he called me at me at my parents to tell me Judge was requiring me in court at 9am following day. MICHAEL TELLS ME "JUST STAY IN DALLAS WITH THE KIDS. I'll handle this for you." INSTEAD, Judge was INCREDIBLY ANGRY AT ME for not appearing and has been angry ever since! Michael did NOTHING for me except cost me almost $20,000 in attorney and court fees and get me a divorce settlement that I have had to fight and deal with one regret after another for the last 7 years. Do not even think of using Michael Burnett. You will thank me.

I'm so very disappointed in Michael Burnett, the lack of genuine effort he gave my case, his…read moreparticipation in the family law systems' racketeering, and his deceitful techniques. He knew how my case was going to turn out before he even really lifted a finger, which reflects how broken the system is and how little invested he was in helping my son and me. I've met some other parents who had similar experiences with him; hence, me learning that some of his actions were actually common techniques of his. It's so heart-wrenching because these are families in crises and typically one parent gets alienated from the child[ren] and extremely abused by the family law systems. Clients be wary of Mr. Burnett's close connections with Jake Gilbreath (attorney involved in the tragic Kaplan case) and that he and Turner were once partners with Mr. Piper and several other attorneys. All these attorneys are fish swimming in the same pond. The judges swam in that same pond, too; many of them are golf and former drinking buddies. Not only are there paradigm issues, but also loyalty and implicit & explicit bias issues. Parents really need to understand that family law is a complete racket. Just so the readers know, I was able to resume 50/50 JMC once the attorneys got out of the picture and my ex-husband was no longer negatively empowered by the family law systems. So often when a parent posts a negative review, the attorneys will come back with a statement to invalidate the review. I believe the attorneys are in the front lines of accountability for the violence these families in crises are experiencing. If anyone would like additional information regarding what I've shared, please email ATX change agent at gmail dot com.

Extremely disorganized and understaffed. Would not release my retainer despite my dissatisfaction…read morewith the lack of services provided. Threatened me with more fees when I tried to terminate services.

We used Milena Christopher to create a will and poa for our 20 year old who was just in a bad…read morehorseback riding accident. We wanted to make sure our access was protected. She was so great answering my daughter's questions & helping make the experience less scary.

I would highly recommend Cliff Swayze for any family law representation…read more Cliff has gone above and beyond as my attorney to make sure I understand at each step of the way, my options and expectations. He takes the time to get to know his clients. He has, from day 1, made sure to keep what is in my best interest at the forefront. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and has a great rapport with other attorneys and judge.

I highly recommended Cliff Swayze for any family or criminal law representation. In all of his…read moredealings, Cliff is always prompt and thorough in all of his responses. His education and experience are evident! There is never a question that he is unable to answer thoroughly. Cliff is always professional and caring, going above and beyond what is asked of him, and spending time and attention to detail with each client. When it comes to fees, charges are substantially reasonable compared to others and with consideration for how hard he works for his clients. I would not recommend anyone except Cliff. 5 Stars all the way.

Had a great experience with Thompson Law, and Mr. Andreadis in particular. The office was very…read moreresponsive, and communicative. The advice I received from Kleon Andreadis is simply priceless. He's very knowledgeable and helpful. Spent the full hour with me, going through the details I presented. Kleon is not only very personable, and makes you feel at ease, but he's very reliable and experienced (36 years of practicing law). I just had a Consultation, but if there is any further need in their services - I won't hesitate to reach out.

I don't imagine that getting divorced is ever easy, however, Scott guided me through the legal…read moreprocess with ease. He was always there when I had questions and explained everything that was happening. He made everything go smoothly and I ended up with a larger settlement than I though I was entitled to. He's a great guy and I'm so happy that he was my lawyer! I would highly recommend him!

I cannot say enough about Becca Kennedy and Jordan Thomas. When this case started, I was facing an…read moreextremely contentious divorce with my relationship with my daughters and much of what I had worked for at stake. As a father going into family court, I was genuinely worried about what the next couple of years would look like and, most importantly, what my relationship with my daughters would look like when it was over. Becca and Jordan were there through all of it. They were honest with me even when the answer wasn't what I wanted to hear, knew when something was worth fighting over, and were incredibly responsive. There were even weekends when I would send something expecting an answer on Monday and hear back that same day. I don't like saying anyone "wins" a family law case because there really aren't winners when a family is being divided. But the results speak for themselves. I came out of the case with 50/50 custody of my daughters, while my house, vehicles, bank accounts, and separate property remained protected. If I could go back to the beginning of this case and read a review from another father who had been through something similar, this is what I would have wanted to know: Becca and Jordan will be honest with you, they will prepare, they will answer your questions, and when something needs to be fought for, they will fight for you. I'm extremely grateful I had them in my corner, and I would recommend them without hesitation.

Attorney Becca Kennedy and her paralegal, Jordan Thomas, have helped me navigate a difficult…read moredivorce with competence, experience and thoughtfulness throughout what can be an overwhelming and complicated process. I especially appreciate Becca's insight and judgment. She takes the time to explain issues, clearly, anticipate questions and concerns, and helps me understand not just what is happening, but why. Becca and Jordan are responsive and considerate and I have always felt that my questions and concerns are taken seriously. I also appreciate how respectful they are of the costs involved in litigation. They are mindful of billing and use their time efficiently, which is particularly important in a divorce case where legal expenses can add up quickly. They have treated me with kindness and respect while remaining professional, practical and focused. Their experience, attention to detail, organization, and steady guidance have given me a great deal of confidence during a very difficult time. I would highly recommend both Becca and Jordan to anyone looking for knowledgeable, capable, and conscientious representation in a family law matter.

This is an update, three years after the finalization of my divorce and my subsequent bankruptcy…read moredue to Ms. Bustos's disastrous handling of my case. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. (Ms. Bustos dropped my case at the last minute, after burning her way through my line of credit entirely). As a result of my bankruptcy (for over $70,000, $50,000 of which had gone into Bustos's pockets), I have had to forfeit 50/50 custody of my now 10-year-old son, and now I'm forced out of the state entirely. She will not protect you. She will not do the work you pay her for. And I am not the only person she has done this to either. Note that non-profit lenders won't work with her anymore because she has a record of this immoral and unjust behavior. She had to hire her own attorney to fight the grievance that I filed with the State Bar of Texas for professional misconduct against her that took a year to resolve. Write to me if you would like more information, if you need help planning to fight back, or even if you just need to talk about it: hitchens.michaela@gmail.com. I have heard four others who were also her former clients. Divorce is hard enough with the best of attorneys. Bustos will make you wish you'd never been born, but you will recover with time.

Since Thomas is no longer at this firm, I will update this review. I will also update again pending…read morethe closure of my case. Lisa and her team have been working hard and have done a good job, even when dealing with difficult opposing counsel. I appreciate her team responding so quickly and getting right to the point with the matter at hand.

When I found myself in need of representation in my divorce, case, I had a wish in mind for the…read morecharacter of this person I hoped to find in my search. I wanted to find an experienced, knowledgeable, levelheaded Attorney who would guide and protect me to the correct, fair (equitable) outcome for both parties. I had a feeling this was going to be a tough search through Yelp, but I have to say that my prayers were answered far beyond the ask. Mary was all of those things and so much more. She is a 100% Superstar. In the end, she was a blessing to myself and all parties involved. She brought the entire process to a higher level with respect, dignity, and professionalism for everyone involved.

Talented. Gifted. Winning the Outer and Inner Game in Family Law…read more "Mary Jones was recommended to me by a well-known, recognized Austin family law attorney. This endorsement reflected confidence in Mary by her colleagues and the knowledge that she would work to the utmost to win. In my case this was a high conflict and complicated divorce which she won decisively. I have come to believe that Mary is talented and gifted lawyer. Over the 18 months I worked with Mary, I came to understand-though not knowing the law-that there are outer and inner aspects to a successful case. The outer has to do with the technical aspects of the law and knowing it cold. I came to believe that she knew the minutiae of the minutiae. But it is not only that Mary knows the law but she also continually works at fine tuning it to circumstances. In my case, Mary dealt with a pre-nuptial agreement executed abroad (Africa). Her brief to the judge was innovative and convincing even though she had not advocated before His Honor before. She knows what needs to be done and will have the client working effectively-saving legal costs- on needed detail of the case from the beginning. This non-stop drive to perfect a case insures no loss of momentum even if there are setbacks such as court reschedulings. She continually seeks improvement on the legal argument modifying as circumstances change which they did with my spouse. Importantly, her court performance is confident and very powerful. The inner aspect of the case is the work with the client; keeping them fighting and never giving up; helping him or her not to act from bad ideas or react from their worst instincts. This means getting to know the client well enough to make them their own best advocate. This also requires reassuring in case of client doubt or fear, and moderating client emotion and worry so that these feelings do not undermine the hard, cumulative work done by both attorney and client so that they both ultimately, as a team cross the finish line as winners. In summary, one wants a situation where when the court is over an unknown bailiff spontaneously tells you that you had a 'heck' of a lawyer." Mary is that kind of attorney. I have an addendum to make to my first review and that is to note that Mary is in the case even after the court has decided. She continues to support months after the decree has come down. She realizes that while the court decision might be positive the final victory is getting the client back on track, into a positive life. Perhaps for her the case never ends because it is about people not the least of which are the children involved.