Very good attorney. Highly recommended. Working on a very important case for me. When I get…read moreconcerned he reassures me everything will be alright. Nice to have a real attorney that fights for you.

I was arrested and charged with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon felony in Nov. 2021…read more Now an older man, had raised a good family, having no criminal background, built a successful, well known local/statewide business, I was literally terrified. I had contacted and met with 3 of the most recommended, lawyers in Smith County. But I wasn't convinced that they truly had my back in this case. Frustrated, I read Erick Platten's web page bio and knew he seemed to have a strategic, well thought out plan of attack/defense mentality. I contacted him the day before my arraignment to appear in court. He said, man you have an emergency situation, I can be there to represent you in court tomorrow. So I rolled dice with Erick for my future, paid him over the phone and met him the next day in court for the first time. The judge, and DA presented the charges to us for the first time to review. They looked really incriminating but I knew they were not fact. Erick absolutely knew how to handle it and put my wife, the only witness/victim on the stand to testify right there. Later I found out that allowing us to put a witness on the stand in arraignment is very rare. Calling up witnesses usually comes later or in a trial. Erick showed up that day with a let's get this dismissed today mentality. But the DA here rarely goes down easy, Erick stated this over and over during our talks. He stated; "they know me WELL and they know they better have their facts straight, I'm in this to win this for you". Erick holds his law cards close to his chest (like a seasoned poker champion) and plays them at exactly the right time. I found that the Smith County DA has an everyone is guilty as charged, hang-em-high mentality no matter how clean of a life you have led in the past many years of life. They do NOT care who's life they ruin, guilty or not! I had raised a large, loving productive family and we are big local supporters of many charities. I was a good citizen! They don't care about that Erick explained. They will indict a "Ham Sandwich"! And with no review of the evidence they had planned to do just that. Until Erick played a few of his cards and convinced them not to indict me the day before they were going to go before the Grand Jury. Just the way they do things in a Grand Jury hearing ought to be illegal, we don't have the right to be there to defend ourselves. They roll the cases through, indict you, then it's trial by jury time all right in front of my peers in our town of Tyler. They could ruin a person's reputation even if their not convicted in trial. From the very beginning Erick's mission was to get ALL charges dropped, PERIOD! No plea bargain, no probation, Erick would have none of this and knew EXACTLY how to play the legal game for my life and future. I must admit, I got very anxious many times. I would call and or text Erick and his calming response was immediate!!!! He always stated, trust me, I have YOUR back, don't worry about this! And I must say he did. In only 5 months he got this dismissed, no hearing, no more fines, the entire nightmare of facing a potential sentence from minimum 2 years - 20 maximum was over. Just like that it was over. Erick had his timing, defense negotiations/strategies completed precisely and flawlessly and on my 63rd birthday it was completely over with a phone call. Erick has a great attitude, he's personable, he knows his job and he cares greatly about his clients future, We matter greatly to Mr. Platten! In business I have attorneys. But none quilt like Mr. Erick Platten...THANK YOU SIR!!!!! This man has the experience, the passion and I believe Erick is one of the GREATS of Defense law!

I'm a doctor injured by an 18 wheeler truck. Karen Roberts was excellent taking care of my case. It…read morewasn't that big of a case but she took exceptional care of all the details. Would highly recommend.

Don't even call if you are under the age of 30 because they will ask and then continue to treat you…read morelike uneducated fowl who can't possibly afford their services, my father assaulted me and rather than listen to me speak about the medical expenses i have documented, or the pictures of purple and black bruises I have, or the job I lost due to having to live 2 hours away and go to school at the same time after being assaulted and thrown in the street which is all documented by the school and texas workforce commission, they continue to talk over me like entitled fools until I don't even get to explain my case.

Fantastic team here. They handled my case with care and made sure they were looking out for my best…read moreinterest! I worked with several members of the team there. Sky and Angel got things started, and Ricarda helped me wrap everything up in the end neatly with a bow! Of course Lisa Moran made sure it was all taken care of as well. Will absolutely seek their help should I ever need it again. Truly special recognition for Ricarda for being very attentive near the end of it all, it helped put my mind at ease and felt like the driving force for getting this to a favorable end.

She was very professional, friendly, informative and was always honest. She was always available…read morewhen I called, no matter what time. And; if she was ever busy when I called, she always called me directly in a timely manner. Very appreciative and thankful to have had her represent my family and I.

From my first visit with James I knew he was the attorney for me. He always had my children's best…read moreinterest at heart and that was his main motivation. He represented me in my divorce and then later with custody issues. I'm so thankful he was in our corner and looked out for my children.

From the owner: Dedicated and accomplished solo practitioner with over twenty years of experience in family law and…read morecivil litigation. Proven track record of effectively representing clients in complex legal matters, including personal injury, civil matters, divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and property division. Skilled in negotiating settlements and advocating for clients in court. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and court procedures. Known for exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, with a commitment to providing personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique situation. Adept at building strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the legal process. Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards, with a passion for advocating for clients' rights and interests. Actively involved in continuing legal education and professional development to stay current with legal trends and best practices.

Amy is THE best family law attorney around. She is very compassionate and takes the time to walk…read moreyou through these difficult situations. No body wants to need an attorney, but if you find yourself in that situation you can't go wrong with Amy.

From the owner: The Law Offices of Amy D. Long provide legal services in the East Texas area. We have a strong…read morereferral network. Please allow us to analyze your legal problem. If we are unable to assist with your specific issue, we will refer you to a trusted collegue whom can best assist you.

We were in a car accident and was referred to Biggs &Greenslade. I have been very happy with how we…read morewere treated from our first meeting. They took care of everything and was very pleased with the settlement. It was far more than I would have received if I tried to take care of it myself.

From the owner: We are a trusted personal injury law firm serving clients throughout East Texas. Our attorneys have…read morea proven record of success helping people who have been injured in car accidents and truck accidents and due to negligence of all kinds. We will take the time to get to know you and how this injury has affected your life. With a firm understanding of your situation, we will use our legal skill and experience to help you seek maximum compensation for the losses you have suffered.

Rushed high pressure mediation. Ellis was supposed to be non partial as the mediator and wasn't let…read morethe other attorney run around the office freely and to try and intimidate the other party. Allowed the opposing attorney to speak to the other counsels client and did nothing. If you have a choice don't use him if the court request you to use them do what it takes not to. Ellis couldn't properly negotiate a used car much less custody of children.

Highly recommend him! Very professional and gets the job done! Reasonable prices !!!!! Please use…read morehim , you will not be disappointed! this I promise you!