as a small business owner, james blake has really made the legal side of my life extraordinarily…read moreeasy. it really doesn't matter the urgency of the question or situation - james is always there to offer wise counsel and guidance. when i decided to start searching for my soul mate (i.e. small business attorney) james blake was an easy choice. after having a few conversations i not only felt confident in him as an attorney, but felt very much a priority as a client. james is very involved in the city of austin and makes every effort to not only represent his clients well, but keep them connected with important resources and events. it has been a treat working with james (as much as having to need a lawyer can be a treat) and i am often one to recommend him. do yourself a favor, call him.

SO RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL! I called Mr. Blake to inquire…read moreabout a consultation for a construction contract. Rather than a free 10-15 minute consult (as offered on his website), he told me the cost of a review. When I hesitated a bit and said his number was a tiny bit higher than I was expecting, he absolutely humiliated me. He laughed at me and told me good luck finding someone. Mind you, my expectation was only $100 less than his quote--nothing major--as he was the first attorney I contacted. He made me feel like a complete fool, laughed at me, and when I told him he was being rude, he hung up on me, still laughing like a maniac. Unbelievable. He is a completely unprofessional jerk. Good luck to him.

Roberto was very responsive. We've called over 30 lawyers in central TX about our issues with our…read morecustom new home build. All of them kept telling us it'll take 24-48 hours and we'd wait and get no call backs. We'd even offer to pay for consultation services if we could just talk to someone to figure out what we should do. We were having issues with our GC and needed clarification and advice on what we needed to do to resolve our conflicts. Our GC demanded we pay extra costs on our new home build (which we've never talked about, nor agreed to). We're at the 95% finish rate. We've paid all our drawers on time and basically the exterior of the home is almost done, but the GC wants to charge us another $12,000 for labor and supply we've never talked about. Throwing out fees/dues right as we are literally at the end game! So much so that they're threatening us if we don't pay, they're walking off job! Pathetic and so unfair on so many levels! Although, I wasn't able to hire Roberto to work on my case, because after talking to him and explaining what had happened and the legal avenues we could take, in the end, we'd end up paying so much more than $12,000. It's sad that we have to pay our hard earned money to a pathetic -and conniving General Contractor. I will say, for Roberto to pick up and actually spend 20 mins to advise to us about what we should and shouldn't, do, is just awesome. He didn't hesitate to help , listen to our issues, and the key thing is, he actually cared enough to help and advise. I can tell his customer service is great, because he picked up his phone automatically and actually wants to help people! I believe he would make a great lawyer and his number is stored in my phone if and when I do need one. Or if someone needs recommendations for a good lawyer! Thank you Roberto for taking the time to talk to my husband and I today! We truly appreciate your kindness!

We found ourselves in need of legal counsel regarding a substantial earnest money dispute that…read morearose in a terminated home purchase. Roberto was extremely helpful in bringing us up to speed on the legal process. He also provided excellent legal advice assessing the merits of both sides of the case, which helped us a lot in understanding the probability of a favorable outcome if things went to mediation or to court. Ultimately, his advice was critical in us having confidence in standing our ground and reaching a favorable outcome. The legal advice was worth 5 stars, and his fees are very reasonable. Unfortunately, I also have to deduct 1 star because Roberto missed a couple of calls that I had scheduled with him, so it wasn't a flawless experience working with him. Perhaps it was a crazy busy week, and sometimes busy attorneys do get stuck in court or some other higher priority meeting. In those cases, it would have been better to get a text message or some communication from his office. However, I had to call his office both times to find out what was going on and reschedule. That being said, I would absolutely recommend Roberto to others and would definitely turn to him for legal advice in the future if needed.

I hired Shiloh as an attorney for my small business. Speaking with several big-big corporation…read morelawyers, I wondered how I would ever find someone who I could feel comfortable with and afford, and who would be willing to take on a "little guy." I felt comfortable with Shiloh after the first phone call, and he explained how he partners with small businesses to help with many issues that arise. He put a great deal of effort in asking all the right questions and understanding our business model. He was conscious of our budget and warned us when we were asking him to do something that could become pricey. When I recently sold my business, he went above and beyond to bring everything together at the last minute and even offered to conduct the closing at our business. I highly recommend Shiloh to other small businesses who want to take the stress out of law issues.

The initial consultation was great. Upfront, supportive and genuine. I recommend them.read more

Josh was extremely helpful with our distribution contracts and helped us resolve our issues quickly…read moreand efficiently. We greatly appreciated his professionalism and expertise.

Joshua has been beyond my expectations as legal counsel. I am a nurse + content creator with a…read morepersonal brand and small business partnership. Joshua helped establish our LLC formation, EIN establishment, and operation agreement. He has drafted supplemental correspondence for our educational submission and general brand legal considerations. Moreover, Joshua provides incredibly quick correspondence and is knowledgeable about contemporary businesses' social media/content creator/brand needs. Recently, he represented me against a nefarious brand withholding financial payment from a brand deal. As a female/small business owner, I feel very well protected and represented by Joshua! What I value about Joshua is his hands-on approach, his knowledge of modern-day business, his ability to break things down for me, and his responsiveness. (I have worked with two prior lawyers who were horrible with communication, dismissed my concerns, forgot important details, and billed me for services I had to redo). Joshua continues to work with me on my business journey with extraordinary counsel and representation. I am very thankful I found him and highly recommend the Kushner Law Firm! :)

Jeff is responsive and concise. Can cover a broad range of legal questions and offers great legal…read morereferrals for areas where more depth is needed. I reached out to 5 attorneys in the Austin area who handle will, real estate and business formation services. It's great to find a legal 'quarterback' where possible. Jeff was easy to talk to, very tech savvy and his recommendations were cost conscious. Does a great job balancing legal issues with financial priorities.

I had left voice-mails with several attorneys in the Austin area, regarding a real estate matter…read more Out of nearly a dozen attorneys, Jeff was one of only two that had the decency to return my call (despite having a busy schedule). That is respect and professionalism. Although he was unable to assist me, Jeff referred me to a few other attorneys. I would not hesitate at all to contact Jeff again should the need arise.

First and foremost, Alyce Zawacki is not only an incredible lawyer advising on all things…read moreentertainment, you can truly tell she enjoys helping artists protect themselves in every aspect of their business. She doesn't just handle contracts. She empowers creatives to understand what they're signing and why it matters. She's also a strong advocate for women in media here in Austin, supporting organizations like Women in Film & TV and hosting lunch-and-learn sessions for the community. That's actually how I first heard about her and her team. What I appreciate most is that her and her team genuinely want to make filmmaking fun and not a pain in the butt. They understand the creative process, and they work to support it, not complicate it.

Upon starting a personal blog, I hired Alyce's law firm to draft a privacy policy and terms and…read moreconditions for it. At the time of the work and this review, they offered a flat-fee option for this, which included an initial consultation call, one-hour follow-up call, and the policies for my blog/website (plus one revision). Attorney Marguerite, from Alyce's firm, was my attorney. Working with her was a fantastic experience. She went over every aspect of my blog that might have legal relevance and pointed out things that she thought should be included in the policies she would be drafting for me. She was diligent, thorough, prompt, and responsive, and the policies she drafted for me were just what I needed and wanted. I am 100% happy with the quality of Marguerite's work. Will hire her again if I ever need updates made to my blog's terms/conditions/privacy policy.

Mrs. Applewhite was great, and I'm glad I chose her to handle my case. She was helpful and patient,…read moreand answered any questions in a timely manner. She was knowledgeable and handled just about everything for me which made the process very stress free. Can't recommend her enough!

From the owner: Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation…read morematters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal automobile insurance carriers, as well as primary and excess general liability carriers and workers' compensation carriers in numerous complex, multi-party cases in various state and federal jurisdictions. With her extensive experience, Ashley provides valuable and cost-efficient resolution strategies for all of her clients.

THE BEST. I'm an…read moreattorney and this is the firm I hire when I need an attorney. I've hired Amini & Conant to resolve several professional and personal issues over the years and I've always been very happy with the results. They're great-- professional, realistic, entertaining, honest, and direct. There's no 'beating around the bush' with this firm and I really value that. This is the firm to hire when you want your problems solved. I'm so grateful to have the Amini & Conant team in my corner and will continue to hire them whenever I need an attorney!

1! He won my case 2! ALWAYS answered my calls or responded…read morewith a time when we could chat. Always! Never avoided my questions. 3! Was realistic with price before we went all in! 4! ALWAYS gave credit where credit was due regarding his team! 5! Alex, and his team WON MY CASE! Unfortunately (or fortunately??) I don't live the life that would require an attorney on retention but if I did I would strongly advise Alex and his team.

Today I called Lori Daves in an effort to help resolve an issue as a landlord with a tenant who I…read moream having difficulty with. When I called the number for the office I expected a gatekeeper that would require me to schedule a time to speak with her while also requiring me to pay a consultation fee. I was met with neither and able to directly speak with Lori. That kind of access to a professional of Lori's stature is a rarity these days and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Lori provided me with exactly the guidance I was hoping for, without charge, on what my next steps should be. She was well-spoken, quick-witted, friendly and obviously very intelligent. If I need to retain the services of a lawyer for a tenant issue, Lori would absolutely be my first choice and likely only choice. Thank you Lori!

One of the best thing I ever did was hiring Christopher Daves to prepare my Trust for my Estate…read morePlanning. I wanted to take care of some important things in my life, like Estate Planning and getting my estate and health wishes in order before my retirement age to make life easier for my relatives without the future expenses of attorneys and having my legal & health documents all done and stored in one place. I called Christopher Daves to make an appointment for a meeting to come in to discuss setting up a plan to protect my assets he called me back the same day. I met with Christopher and he was very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable to all the questions and answers in setting up my Trust. I had just gone through probating my mother's will. Her home was valued at $85,000 and only about $15,000 in other assets including cash. The small town attorney in Gatesville, TX charged me $3,000 which I thought was outrageous since her estate was so small. The total amount was not much more for setting up my Estate Planning and creating my personalized Trust that Christopher Daves prepared. I decide to do a REVOCABLE TRUST - putting all my assets including my rental homes and my LLC's into the trust so my trustee, upon my death steps in and continues to run business without dealing with an attorney or probate judge making an appointment. All my deeds, bank accounts and personal assets were transferred to the trust protecting me against any future losses or liability. Knowing I'm protected when my health declines in the future and I'm protected for any lawsuits or scams when I get older is such a peace of mine. When my personalized Trust was finalized and Christopher recorded all my deeds. I was given a binder with all my legal documents all in one place to have access to. Very simple organization at a very affordable price and peace of mind. I highly recommend Christopher Daves for your Estate Planing or other legal needs.

Look no further, Colin Newberry of the Hay Legal Group is your man for legal troubles! Colin did…read moretwo awesome things for us: 1) Took on a pain-in-the-butt legal issue involving land and a psycho lady AFTER a previous attorney had charged us a great deal of money for absolutely no result, and both my husband and I had tried for months to deal with psycho lady ourselves in a reasonable manner with no result either; and 2) Not only drew up the appropriate paperwork and advised us properly on our screwed circumstances involving psycho lady simply not wanting to take our money for her interest in the land, but somehow got psycho lady to show up, take the money she was owed, and sign the paperwork so we could move on with our lives. This might all sound simple, but I assure you, this problem lasted for close to 2 years and cost us much time, money, and stress (try having psycho lady calling and texting you at all hours of the day and night). All this while I was going through breast cancer. If my hero Colin had not shown up and literally rescued us from our legal dilemma, I don't know what I would have done. Colin will be the one I will call if god forbid legal troubles should arise again. I most highly recommend you give him a call if you need legal help too. I can't tell you enough how thankful I am that we found Colin.

I was in search of an attorney to represent me in a personal business transaction. I was referred…read moreto this group by a trusted friend, also a prominent Austin attorney. She and her firm don't do contract law, so she was unable to help me. I found Hay Legal Group's "front door" demeanor to be off-putting. I called them directly. Instead of taking my information over the phone, the receptionist insisted I go to their website and fill out their contact form and their paralegal would be in touch. That's rude, and not very customer service oriented. If I call, don't send me to a website. In filling out their intake form, I was careful to be very specific and detailed in the scope of services and dates I needed. My request was succinct but factual. I got back a rather terse email from their executive assistant a little over an hour later. Without further explanation, Marci thanked me for my contact and referred me to another attorney outside their law firm. It turns out their referral was to an attorney who is a former partner of their law firm. One star for family loyalty, I guess. Overall, Hay Legal Group didn't leave a positive impression with this Yelper. I didn't get good vibes about doing business with this firm, short-lived though my experience may have been. According to their website, what I requested in terms of services was totally in their wheelhouse. Perhaps I was so specific that they knew they were unable to accommodate my request and didn't want to waste their time or mine. I will allow them that possibility, and give them another star. Still, they could have handled things more cordially and professionally and at least offered a reason for the redirection. In my opinion, they came off as cold, impersonal bots, pushing e-tasks from inbox to outbox. I can't speak to the value of their services since we weren't able to conduct any business beyond contact and client intake/rejection--unless, that is, if you consider that the value here was in not wasting my time. But they could have saved me even more time and effort filling out their form and waiting for an answerby just answering my question over the phone, after all. Learn to talk to a human, Hay Legal Group. Treat potential clients like you'd like to be treated. If you have to turn away clients, at least leave them with a good impression of your firm. Two stars for my experience and expectations. My advice is to keep looking.