David Payne Housel Jr.

David Housel was actually my second attorney. My first attorney just wasn’t fighting for me the way I needed. By coincidence and luck, I came across David through two separate referrals—and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. He stepped in during the middle of a grueling 2.5-...year divorce battle. From day one, he believed in me, gave me clear direction, and fought with unwavering determination. In the end, David secured the outcome I had only hoped for: full rights to my child. He was honest, relentless, and never once backed down. If you’re facing a difficult legal fight, you want David in your corner. I’ll always be deeply grateful for his work and the results he delivered.

I hired David Housel after realizing I needed a stronger, more experienced attorney to navigate a complex SAPCR. With my prior attorney, I encountered significant pushback from the other side over what should have been a straightforward agreement. I needed an attorney with the experience and support ...to move things forward efficiently and decisively. ONDA is a large firm with deep resources, and David is sharp, strategic, and not afraid of legal battle. While our initial consultation felt a bit rushed, I ultimately chose David based on referrals and reputation — and I’m glad I did. David listens carefully and acts with purpose. He keeps momentum going without unnecessary delay, and when it’s time to move, he and his team execute with precision. He doesn’t sugarcoat things — and that’s exactly what you want in high-stakes litigation. He’s not a yes-man. He’s a tactician who takes your input, processes it, and implements a plan. I liken him to the family law version of Dr. House — brilliant, blunt, and always working. He’s kept me informed at every stage — I’ve received every filing, motion, and development promptly. I’ve seen some reviews suggesting cases are dragged out — that has not been my experience. David has moved swiftly, while ensuring every step is thoughtful and effective. He also explained his billing philosophy to me: he'd rather ten clients pay him $100 than one pay him $1,000. That mindset is reflected in both his responsiveness and his respect for client costs. He’s even communicated with opposing counsel about ways to streamline and reduce unnecessary costs — unfortunately, that courtesy wasn’t reciprocated. His team — especially paralegals Emma and Ashley — have been phenomenal. They’ve worked hard behind the scenes, from identifying witnesses and preparing subpoenas to reviewing discovery and helping shape the case narrative. Communication has been seamless and professional. At this point, I feel fully prepared — based on the facts and evidence so far — to resolve this case through final negotiations or, if necessary, trial. I’ll update this review at the conclusion of my SAPCR, but for now, I’m confident in the representation I have moving forward.

David was referral from a relative. He helped me get full custody of all my children, supervised visitation appointed by the court to see their father ( who is now a registered sex offender) and was able to get the judge to approve that he pay for my legal fees. I am very grateful for all the hard ...work he and his staff put into helping make sure my kids are safe.

I have so much respect for David Housel and would highly recommend him to anyone. I hired him thinking I was going in to a high conflict custody modification and he went out of his was to calm me down and talk me through my problems. Luckily my ex and I were able to come to an agreement outside of co...urt, but we wouldn’t have if it weren’t for David’s advice. If I ever have any problems in the future he will be my first call. Great guy!!!

David represented me in a divorce case that involved a child. I am a very detailed person and I like to be educated and informed of all of my options before moving forward. I had a consultation with David once and he was very upfront about how getting what I wanted with my child was highly unlikely g...iven the circumstances. As time went on and circumstances changed, he was quick to act and assured me that me and my child would be safe. He is a licensed counselor and knows what he's talking about. He has been forward thinking and educates me on potential outcomes in the future. My divorce was finalized in fall of 2019, and he has still been very supportive and informative of my options when I've had concerns about mine and my son's safety physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel he truly wants to protect his clients and has their best interest in mind.