Mitchell Katine

Mitchell Katine

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Real estate Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Immigration, Estate Planning, Adoption

1834 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX

About Mitchell

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

We handle all types of homeowner association disputes for both owners and association. We also handle adjoining land owner disputes.

50%
Immigration 40%

All types of immigration matters.

40%
Adoption 5%

Same Sex and Second Parent Adoptions

5%
Estate Planning 5%

Estate planning document prepare for a low cost.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oklahoma for 26 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2000

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mitchell Katine

1834 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, 77004

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Mitchell Katine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Jen | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

CLOSING DATE EXPIRED

I hired Mr. Katine and his team to represent me when the potential buyer of my home did not comply with our contract. The contract expired and I no longer wished to sell my home; I was being mislead by realtors & brokers as to what I could and could not do. Mr. Katine and his team are very knowledg...eable and experienced; they took control and the matter was quickly resolved.

Posted by Anthony | January 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Mitchell is worth more than five stars!

After being terminated from my employer abruptly and unexpectedly for false accusations, I was lost and confused. I had never been fired before, nor had I ever been accused of the things they accused me of. They were quick to try to get me to sign a severance agreement that waived all of my rights. I... did a quick search for an attorney and came across Mitchell Katine. I sent in a contact us form on his website and he immediately contacted me. The initial phone conversation was genuine and not rushed, and ultimately he asked me to bring all of my documentation into the office so that I would be able to show him what was going on. Though I was dealing with lack of income during the holiday season from being out of work, I knew I needed guidance and needed to spend the money. Best $250 I had ever spent on a consult. When meeting with Mitchell, he took his time to get to know me and the issues that came up. He reviewed the severance agreement they gave me and provided his opinion on how to proceed but ultimately let me make the final decision with the facts of how to approach this situation I was in. After we came up with a game plan of how to handle the severance agreement, Mitchell offered to handle communicating the change requests to the severance agreement with my former employer's HR team. When they did not answer and sent an email to me about contacting their attorney, Mitchell stepped in and took the lead on handling it all for me. He did not stop helping even through the unemployment filing process. Every time I had a question or a thought or just needed some guidance, Mitchell was available by phone or email and was very quick to respond. Mitchell truly cares about his clients and his community and it shows. He not only went above and beyond what I originally paid for to help me out, but he also took the time out of his busy schedule to learn about me. He helped me understand what was happening and helped me plan how to get back on my feet with health insurance and unemployment. He's not just an attorney, he's an amazing person who wants to help those who need it. I would highly recommend anyone who finds themselves in a situation where they feel burdened or overwhelmed to reach out to him. You'll find his personality infectious and his desire to help will give you reassurance that despite the negative you're going through, there is still positive people in the world. He will definitely be the person I will always turn to and have in my corner when I need him. THANK YOU SO MUCH MITCHELL!

Posted by Teresa | June 24, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

THE MOST EFFECTIVE, LEGALLY CAPABLE, HONEST, RESPECTFUL ATTORNEY I'VE EVER MET OR DEALT WITH PROFESSIONALLY OR PERSONALLY!!!

Mr. Katine, IS AWESOME! Here's a bit of back ground on my case, see for yourself how TRULY REMARKABLE this man is. In 2013 I was diagnosed with a deadly disease. That same year I began chemical therapy.There was a very real chance I could pass on. That being the case I decide to provide for my only ...child who was an adult and her teenage son, that I love dearly. Both of whom had lived with me for the past 8 years due to finacial issues. In the possibly fatal condition I was in and before I started a treatment that could kill me I put all my possessions ie my home almost paid off, 2 vehicles paid for, inherented antiques (as I'm the oldest person alive in our family) everything I owned including ALL BANK ACCOUNTS etc were put in the adult childs name. As a parent with only one child and after living in the same home for 8 years I believed I could trust my adult child with my life. An agreement with adult child was written down and placed in fire box safe at the home. It stated that all possessions would be returned if I was (GOD WILL) to servive and money would only be used as I allocated until I passed if that was Gods will. About 7 or 8 months after I'd servived treatment I was beginning to grow peach fuzz, all the sores were going away, I was feeling a bit better. Best of all my 6 month labs after treatment came back showing everything was GONE, THANK GOD! I was up more now and began to notice that late payment statements were coming and I checked my bank accounts and A LOT MORE money was gone then should have been. Then I found the fire safe had been broken. I thought it had been dropped or fallen. When I looked for our written agreement it was GONE! When I questioned my adult child it got ugly and in my beaten down hairless condition she called the police on me and tried to have me arrested and taken to jail!!! That's the first time I called Mr. Katine. He talked to me immediately. We dicussed my situation and he said for a case like mine, in which I'd put everything into the adult childs name it would be a huge disadvantage for me because adult child now legally owned everything I'd worked 30 years to attain. Mr. Katine told me it would require a $20,000. retainer. REMEMBER; MITCHELL KATINE isn't just any attorney he's a SUPREME COURT WINNING ATTORNEY and a HERO FOR THE UNDER DOG!!! 2 days later my adult child had me served by an attorney. The document stated I had 3 days to leave her propery! I was ALLOWED TO BRING 2 SUITCASES OF CLOTHES and I would be escourted out of adult childs home by the police!!!!! I liturally fell to the ground my knees gave out. I would have to give all my hard earned possessions to my adult child even though I was getting better.I was loosing my home, my vehicles all my money disappeared the day before I was served. Because I'd been so sick and in bed since moving to Texas I knew NO ONE and HAD NO WHERE TO GO but THE STREETS, which would have physically KILLED me in a very short time in the condition I was still in. That's the second time I called Mr. Katine. HE WAS FURIOUS that a trusted adult child would put their own ILL parent out on the street when I told him what had happened and he saw the legal paper that I'd been served. Mr. Katine told me RIGHT THEN I was not going to be out on the street and that he was taking my case pro bono as my adult child had taken all the money in my accounts!!! Mr. Katine hadn't even laid eyes on me yet but he's truly a man that believes in justice as I wish all attorneys did!! The moral of my case is Mr. Katine has worked for an ENTIRE YEAR, on a WEEKLY BASIS on MY CASE WITHOUT ASKING FOR A PENNY because he knew I had nothing left! Who takes a case for FREE that ends up taking a year of VERY VALUABLE TIME INCLUDING NIGHTS and WEEKENDS MANY TIMES? I'll tell you A GREAT MAN ie MITCHELL KATINE! OH YEAH, MR. KATINE with his KNOWLEDGE, COMPASSION and UNBELIEVABLE LEGAL SKILLS got me enough money to PAY CASH FOR MY OWN BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME!

Posted by Debra | December 17, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

You Can Reclaim Your HOA

Mitchell has been a valuable asset in guiding me and other concerned homeowners in reclaiming our HOA by following the state laws. It wasn't easy but in the end as a result ...WE WON !!! Now our real challenges begin in becoming compliant with the state laws for HOAs. He will help in Updating our byl...aws and deed restrictions as we become more educated on restructuring our HOA.WE are all looking forward to our long term relationship with him.

Posted by Candace | October 31, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

Recommendation for Mitchell Katine

Mitchell Katine has been my attorney on my Corporate and Personal matters since 2000. I have witnessed him in court proceedings, he has advised me without fail in the most difficult of circumstances. I trust him implictly, and were it not for his advise, patience, knowledge of the law, contracts, I w...ould not be as successful as I am today. I consider him in all matters before moving forward, and would never consider using anybody but Mitchell, or somebody he advises me to speak with.

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Mitchell Katine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glen Hetherington

Real estate lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He assumed handling of a complicated matter and is moving forward diligently with this matter."

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Sam Yates

Real estate lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mitchell is a very good lawyer and provides excellent legal services for his clients"

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Matthew Maggiore

Real estate lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mitchell is diligent, thorough, and professional in all his dealings with attorneys and clients."

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Charles Daughtry

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mitchell is far and away, one of the best HOA attorneys in the business. I have known Mitchell for 20 years, and have worked both with him, and against him on cases. In every situation he is professional, highly prepared and always represents his client in a highly effective way. Highly recommended."

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Raed Gonzalez

Real estate lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. There is only one Mitchell Katine on earth. Professional, knowledgeable and ethical. The attorney you want regarding real estate and HOA matters. I endorse him without any reservations."

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John Black

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mitchell for many years. He is an outstanding attorney and I'm proud and happy to have him in our community and profession. In the litigation matters that I assisted him with in bankruptcy court, he was extremely competent and aggressive, yet he showed compassion and good judgment and was willing to settle matters when it was appropriate to avoid unnecessary legal expense. I highly recommend him."

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Fran Brochstein

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mitchell Katine was recently recognized by South Texas College of Law as an outstanding alum because of his contribution to the legal profession. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, ethical, professional and well respected."

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John Nechman

Real estate lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Mitchell for many years and am proud to call him a friend and fellow attorney."

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Richard Weaver

Real estate lawyer

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Matthew Maggiore

Probate lawyer

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Charles Daughtry

Real estate lawyer

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Sam Yates

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Raed Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer

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John Black

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Fran Brochstein

Estate planning lawyer

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John Nechman

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Shelby Hodge Award, AIDS Foundation Houston

2012

Houston's Top Laywers in Real Estate, H Texas Magazine

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Oustanding Civil Rights Leaders, Houston Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2004

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2003

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2003

Uncommon Man Award, Uncommon Legacy Foundation

1999

Professor Excellence Award, South Texas College of Law

1998

NAACP Outstanding Service Award, NAACP

1997

ABC Channel 13's Community Service Award, ABC Channel 13

1997

Selected Alumni of the Month for April, South Texas College of Law Alumni Association

1996

"Person of the Week", KTRK Channel 13 News

1996

State Bar of Texas, Frank J. Scurlock Award, Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee

1994

President's Award, Houston Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Katine & Nechman LLP

1988 - 2008

Partner and Attorney at Law, Williams Birnberg Andersen L.L.P.

Associations

1985 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

State Bar of Texas Task Force on Alternative Discipline

2003 - 2008

State Bar of Texas, Standing Committee on Disability Issues

Chair

2000 - 2006

Houston Bar Association, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

1998 - 1999

State Bar of Texas, Bar Journal Committee

1998 - 1999

State Bar of Texas, Subcommittee on Condominium and Common Interest Ownership

Vice-Chair

1996 - 1997

City of Houston Commission on Disabilities, Appointed by Mayor Bob Lanier

Commissioner

1995 - 1996

State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee

Co-chair

1995 - 1997

Houston Bar Association, Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee

1994 - 1997

State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee

Committee Chair

1993 - 1996

Houston Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee

1992 - 1995

Houston Bar Association, Special Olympics Committee

1992 - 1994

Houston Bar Association, Moderated Settlement Conference Task Force

Chair

1989 - 1992

State Bar of Texas, Subcommittee on Condominium and Common Interest Ownership

Vice-Chair

1988 - 1991

State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee

Committee Chair

1988 - 1992

Houston Bar Association, Moderated Settlement Conference Task Force

Co-chair

1987 - 1993

Houston Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Case to save Wilbur the Pot Belly Pig from HOA

Wilbur was ruled to be a pet and allowed to stay with his family

Lawrence v Texas

United States Supreme Court Victory

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Education

N/A

South Texas College Of Law

Speaking Engagements

2016

Teacher's Law School - Harris County Courthouse

LGBT Legal Issues in Public Schools

Publications

2011

State Bar of Texas - Advanced Real Estate Law Course Consumer Rights and Protections in the HOA Context

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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