Mary Elizabeth Van Orman

Mary was never prepared in my case. She was running back and forth between courts making excuses. Her employees told me all their clients were mad. She did nothing on my behalf. I'm amazed she still has a license to practice. My first request was to change my maiden name back -- she failed to do ...even that.

Mary gets the job done. Understand though--Mary is very busy. Mary may not get back to you right away. Mary is expensive. Mary will tell you if what you are looking for is feasible or even in the best interest of your children. She pulls no punches to you or the opposition. I like that. The bes...t part of working with Mary though is watching all the other attorneys (mediation or wherever) kiss up to her because they want to stay on her good side. Seriously. And every one of them at some point pulled me aside and congratulated me on hiring the best. I will reiterate one more time. She will tell you and fight for what is in the best interest of your children.

I was unable to get a hold of her for almost 2 months. I went to her office downtown and found that she had been locked out for not paying her rent. I found a Woodlands location and went there and was told the same thing. I've dealt with 4 different paralegals during the first 6 months of my case.... She sent a law clerk to represent me at my mediation. She did not show up to my hearing because she was 'out of state, honey!'. I fired her and she refuses to return my file that has the originals of important evidence and photos. I too have filed a grievance, do not expect to recover anything but she should not be practicing anymore. I told the guy at the Woodlands office that I hired her because of her good reviews. He said those were all fake and that she has been doing this to her staff and clients for several years.... Unbelievable!!!