Lester K. Reed

Lester K. Reed

4.5
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

307 West 7th Street, Suite 1722, Fort Worth, TX

About Lester

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

Divorce, Separation, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Grandparent Rights, Adoptions, Terminations

18 years

90%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills/Probate/Powers of Attorney

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Lester K. Reed, PLLC

307 West 7th Street, Suite 1722, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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Lester K. Reed's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 50 reviews

Posted by Bryan | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

First rate attorney!

Lester came recommended to us for our family legal needs and has far exceeded our expectations. Lester is compassionate about his family, which is reflected in his compassion for his clients and their family needs. Lester is a straight shooter, uniquely balancing his business needs and his clients ...needs, he offers his expert opinion and leaves the calls up to his clients. We will continue to trust Lester for our family legal needs as they arise.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Eternally Grateful for Mr. Reed

Let me start this review off by saying that I began working with Mr. Reed with a very jaded and unfavorable view of attorneys. I went through just about the worst custody case you can imagine and had initially hired another attorney that was dishonest and unethical (hence my aforementioned distrust o...f attorneys) and had left me basically on my own for over a year during this very trying and difficult time. As a result, I was very unsure of my options and rights in order to ensure my son was protected, and Lester did a phenomenal job of helping calm those fears. Mr. Reed not only had SEVERAL phone consultations with me upon my initial contact with him, but he also began immediately making recommendations and providing me with the guidance I so desperately needed. Within a month of hiring Mr. Reed, we were in court and he had fixed the erroneous decree that was filed by the previous attorneys. In addition, he made sure that he clearly stated my concerns about my son's safety to the judge that he desperately needed to have heard the entire time. As the case went on, Mr. Reed helped guide me through a deposition (that ended up having quite a positive effect on my case), several more court appearances, and he also demanded that the court order would be followed and for parties to be held accountable. Mr. Reed worked very closely with me and the amicus attorney appointed to my case to make sure that the end result was the best outcome possible for my son, and it was! Through his hard work, Lester has gifted my son with safety and well-being for the rest of his life. In addition to all this, Mr. Reed genuinely cares about his clients. He was always able to greet my son on a first name basis. He happily played with and entertained him when we had meetings in his office. Many times, he texted or called me from his personal cell phone after hours or on weekends to check in or update me on the case. I believe he values building personal relationships with his clients, which is evident in his passion for his work. I can tell you with complete honesty that Mr. Reed has a client for life due to his diligence and commitment to his clients' best interest. I have already recommended Mr. Reed's services to several friends and coworkers, and I would recommend them to you as well. He is truly a phenomenal attorney.

Posted by Jerry Carroll | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Our daughter hired Mr. Reed in a divorce case after another Attorney group in Cleburne proved to be incompetent. He was aggressive and skillfully was able to get their shoddy work overturned. Through his efforts our grandson is now safe.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Had my back and excellent representation!

Lester Reed did such an amazing job for me. I was referred to him when my case became contested and I am so thankful for that. He was very easy to get a hold of and communicate with. I always felt like he had my best interest at the forefront of his mind, which was my children. He was very good at ex...plaining the law side of things to me but also expressing his legal opinion. I trusted him completely and he didn't let me down once.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Efficient

Lester immediately set forth and executed a speedy divorce. It required little for me to do and the goal came fast and without much fuss. I appreciated the concern he showed and was glad he took over all communication with my ex and I did not have to be bothered.

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Lester K. Reed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Gjesvold

Child custody lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Reed is THE BEST family lawyer I have ever had the opportunity to work a case with. I will not ever forget how our clients were full of antomosity at the temp orders hearing and we had to work hard but to see them in the hall of the courthouse cohesively working together as young new parents of such a beautiful baby was exactly what was in the best interest of the child. And when my client changed his mind at the very last minute, he was the most patient person I have ever worked a case with. I felt so bad that my client changed his mind at the last minute, but Mr. Reed has the patience of "Jobe" He took it in stride in a situation that I would have admittedly been frustrated with. If you ever get a chance to work with him...DO SO....you will learn a whole new sense of how to practice family law. I strongly recommend Mr. Reed. He's an absolute asset to Family Law in Tarrant and surrounding counties."

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Stephanie Beamer

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lester has been opposing counsel on several of my family law cases. He is always courteous and professional. He quickly responds to phone calls and emails, while giving his clients excellent representation."

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Patricia Cooke

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kellye Hughes

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Lester. He is a fine, compassionate attorney. He fights a good fight, yet remains highly ethical."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lester. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mireya Torres

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Reed is a caring attorney who is knowledgeable in many areas."

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Fesner Petion

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Reed while we were both working for Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. He is highly skilled and pleasant to deal with. He was always well prepared, diligent and extremely effective in his work. I highly recommend Lester to anyone who needs an excellent Family law lawyer. I endorse this lawyer"

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Kathleen Smith

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lester is extremely professional and a zealous advocate for his clients, but still a pleasure to work with."

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Evan Stone

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Friend

"Lester is a committed and brilliant family lawyer. He takes pride in knowing his trade and staying up to date on changes in Texas Family Law. As law students, we were admonished to keep some [emotional] distance from our clients so as not to let our clients' matters affect us too deeply. Despite this, Lester cannot quell has inherent passion for his cases and his clients' well-being. He really cares about his cases and he has the experience and knowledge to get the results his clients deserve. And he's just a darn good guy."

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Rosa Berdeja

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Reed is one of the best lawyers in his field. He really cares about his clients and makes himself very accessible to them. Mr. Reed works hard on each case to obtain the best results for his clients. I endorse him and his work wholeheartedly."

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Christofer Tracy

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reed is a professional of the highest caliber. He works to maximize benefits for his clients, but he also takes the time to get to know his clients. He is constantly going to CLE's and is a member of the State Bar College."

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William Pruett

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Reed both personally and professionally for several years. I have referred several cases to him in the past and will continue to do so. I do not refer cases to an attorney unless I trust that they are knowlegible and very competent in that area. Mr. Reed is ethical and works extremely hard for his clients. He also makes every effort to keep the costs of his cases as reasonable as possible. I have also had cases with and against Mr. Reed and I would not hesitate to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2014

Top Attorney 2014, Fort Worth Magazine

2013

Top Attorney 2013, Fort Worth Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner & Attorney, Law Office of Lester K. Reed

Associations

2015 - Present

Fort Worth Arts Council

Committee Member - Grants Panel

2013 - Present

Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Rotary International

Member

2013 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Texas A&M University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Tarleton State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Panel on Co-Parenting

Co-Parenting

Languages

Spanish

English

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