There is a reason George W. Bush appointed Carter Casteel to oversee the well being of the…read moreBattleship Texas. She is a battleship. When it comes to litigation, she is the best. She stopped my ex-wife from taking my son to another state. I imagine the 1 star reviews are because those people who did not get what they wanted. Carter does try to settle with opposing council. She has convinced me to settle at times. But she is also realistic. She is a former Judge and a State Representative. If you have to litigate there is nobody else better. She caught my ex-wife lying then she made her cry!

Casteel & Associates is neither efficient nor client-focused, and they show little interest in…read moreresolving cases in a timely manner. They take what could be a relatively peaceful and straightforward process and turn it into an expensive, drawn-out conflict over items that often end up where they started. Excessive paperwork and poor communication with opposing counsel on straightforward matters frequently lead to increased billable hours and a more contentious case. Instead of reaching out for negotiations by telephone or correspondence, Casteel tends to file for court dates, using combative language that states "opposing counsel has been unwilling..." without ever attempting to negotiate. Like most attorneys, going to court incurs a minimum of $2,000 from your retainer. However, with Casteel, you may find yourself making multiple trips without ever actually seeing a judge. Instead, you will likely wait in a conference room for hours while the attorneys negotiate back and forth, eventually reaching an agreement that could have been proposed and accepted weeks earlier through a couple of conversations--making the court trip entirely unnecessary. Barron is an average attorney at best and often displays laziness. Discussions with other attorneys in town will likely validate this assessment. Carter, on the other hand, is a competent attorney but has a tendency to engage in disputes over virtually anything, regardless of its significance. She prefers fighting over negotiating, making it a costly process for even the simplest items that could be settled easily. It's essential to understand that not every aspect of a case has to be contentious; finding middle ground allows for greater willingness to compromise on more significant issues. Casteel frequently relies on temporary orders, which serve as rules of engagement until the case is finalized. More rules equate to more expenses and unnecessary tension. They will file motions requesting obscure and restrictive conditions without any supporting evidence, only to advise you later in court to concede to more generous terms. This approach is a waste of both time and money. During mediation, which is meant to facilitate compromise towards a final agreement, Casteel tends to focus on unnecessary temporary orders instead of discussing anything final. Their goal during mediation appears to be avoiding a resolution, as final settlements would not generate additional fees for them. Barron and Carter often swap cases, meaning that Barron could be your attorney while Carter represents you at mediation. Unfortunately, they do not communicate effectively about the details of the case, wasting time by rehashing events from months prior. Moreover, Carter may reopen previous agreements, choosing to fight for a different direction than what Barron previously agreed upon. They will request extensive discovery information from the opposing party while openly admitting that they do not review it unless it goes to court. Understanding both the strengths and weaknesses of the case is crucial in finding agreement outside of a courtroom. However, their team often spends an excessive amount of billable hours "reviewing" your own discovery response, which will ultimately be submitted incomplete to opposing counsel. This incompleteness leads to further requests and additional billable hours to respond. While it may not be accurate to label Casteel as a bad firm, they clearly capitalize on billable hours and lack a sense of urgency when it comes to settling cases.

I brought my mother to see one of the lawyers , Jason Leech , for probate after the death of her…read morehusband. Mr. Leech was upfront as far as cost ,explained everything, talked her through what to expect when appearing before the probate judge. He is very knowledgeable and respectful . He has a wonderful assistant, Diana, who is the most patient person ever. Deaths are a stressful time, and Diana answered questions even if they were the same ones my mother kept asking. Diana returns calls promptly and kept us up to date with the process. My mother and I went back almost 2 years later to get her financial power of attorney, health directives done. Again excellent. We plan on going back to make her will. They will keep your documents in their vault (free of charge) so you can access them later when needed . This is extremely helpful for us slightly disorganized people. We Highly recommend Mr. Leech.

Stacy represented me during my divorce, and throughout the process she consistently exceeded my…read moreexpectations. She is extremely knowledgeable in family law and was respectful of my time, financial resources, and my family's overall needs. Communication was outstanding. Stacy and her team were always responsive and timely, which made a very stressful situation much easier to manage. She and her team were also very clear and transparent regarding charges and billing. On the rare occasion I had a question, I received a prompt and detailed explanation. She was thoughtful and compassionate while remaining professional and focused on results--and her sense of humor helped lighten the mood during a difficult season. Stacy strongly advocated for me and my children and worked to protect our future while handling matters respectfully with my children's father. If you are looking for a skilled, reliable family law attorney, I would absolutely recommend Stacy Goodbread and her team.

Stacy did a great job of handling the divorce/custody matter for my son. It was a contentious and…read morelong drawn out process which she navigated extremely well. She strongly advocated for my son and his children to obtain a positive result. It was a pleasure to watch her skills in the courtroom.

Got the job done! Was always on top of things and was very respectful. Never talked down on me…read morelike other lawyers.

A lawyer who communicates with her clients,A lawyer you can Trust , The lawyer who is on " Your…read moreTeam " from start to finish !! Professional, experienced & trustworthy !!!

Patricia Finch has worked very hard in representing me. She is very determined to find justice in…read moreher casework. I have always depended on her in legal matters. She has represented my family in civil matters as well, and has made shure things were resolved promptly. I highly reccomend Patricia Finch if your wanting legal counsel that is going to work endlessly on your side to seek justice and make things right.

I would recommend Scot Courtney as an awesome attorney. He was very reliable and informative of…read moreany questions when I needed answers . He has always been very professional and dependable in my sensitive court case..I highly recommend him and hopefully will not need him in any future matters.. but if I do he will be the one I call. L Alvarez

My husband and I were serving overseas when a legal issue that occurred 19 years ago was identified…read moreas unresolved by a family friend. We quickly looked for legal counsel to help resolve the issue but could not find a lawyer that was willing to deal with the challenge of communicating with us while stationed outside the US. In addition, my husband and I began to feel like we were dealing with law firms that were treating us as though we were just another number in the legal system. Furthermore, we found that other firms were unwilling to discuss their course of action to correct our legal issue. Just as we began to lose hope, family friends living in the New Braunfels area recommended that we inquire about legal representation with Mrs. Brown and her team. The firm immediately presented a solution to our issue and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Our case was quickly resolved in much less time than other legal firms projected. Moreover, Marilee went out of her way to help our family remove any history of the issue on the internet. The members of this firm are nothing less than outstanding. I recommend Marilee's representation to anyone looking for straight forward solutions to legal issues from people who care.

My husband and I were in a horrific accident that resulted in a near head on collision that…read morecompletely totaled our truck and travel trailer. The insurance company for the driver, Elephant insurance, refused to pay some of the medical bills to include plastic surgery for the scars on my face, and repeatedly ignored my calls and emails over a two year period in an attempt to run through to the statute of limitations. I couldn't find an attorney that would take my case. All with excuses, but with only one week to the deadline, I searched again and had the great fortune of finding and retaining Ms Hazel. All I can say is, wow. She jumped right in and investigated every possible avenue to get this situation resolved, to include my own insurance company that withheld funds. This is a gal that knows what she is doing and not afraid to go after those responsible. I'm in awe, and will absolutely recommend her to my family and friends. I hope I'm never in a situation like this again, but if I am, she will be my first phone call.

Melissa Rowcliffe is the Best Divorce lawyer in New…read moreBraunfels! I used her 18 years ago and she above and beyond for me. She is intelligent, know's what she is doing, not afraid of competition.. She will go the extra mile for you. She is worth every single cent that she charges. I recommended her to all of my friends and had 3 good friends use her as their lawyer. All loved her and their out comes. I beg you not to go any other lawyer except Melissa Rowcliffe. I Thank You from the bottom of my heart Melissa Rowcliffe for making a huge differance in my life from the minute I walked into your office. Priscilla Harvill

She is an amazing lawyer. She went above and beyond for my family. She is honest and very…read moreforthcoming with all information. I couldn't thank her enough for what she has done for me and my family. She will get you EXACTLY what you need :)