I hired Mr.Bennett to represent me at a hearing in front of the Texas Board of Law Examiners. He is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about representing his clients. You will not find an attorney in Texas who is more professional or thorough in his representation. I first contacted Mr. Benne...tt in early 2010 when it appeared I may be facing character and fitness issues in obtaining my license to practice law in Texas. With my entire future on the line and having no knowledge of how the BLE hearing process worked, I knew this was not the time to practice my newly acquired advocacy skills. My initial contact was by email but Mr. Bennett immediately contacted me by phone even though it was after business hours to help answer my questions. His patience and knowledge of the licensing process was a comfort during my time of great anxiety and emotion. As the date for my hearing approached my emotions and anxiety reached an all time high but Mr. Bennett and his equally professional and knowledgeable staff were able to calm me and keep me focused on the end result providing me with equal amounts of personal concern and professional representation the entire way. This was a very stressful time for me and to have an attorney who not only cares but is also able to remain detached in order to provide you with expert representation is a true rarity. Mr. Bennett personally walked me through the hearing process and was thorough in his guidance and expert advice fully preparing me to speak in front of the Board and making sure I had the proper tools to thoroughly present my case to them. He was very candid with me about the possible outcome and best and worst case scenarios. He was knowledgeable in all aspects, trustworthy and honest continuously going above and beyond what a typical lawyer would. In the end my license to practice law was granted and I will forever be appreciative of all his and his entire staff's hard work and dedication to my case.

I hired Bob Bennett to handle my case after the Texas Board of Law Examiners made a preliminary determination that I lacked the present good moral character to be granted a license to practice law in the state. I was extremely impressed in the way Bob and his entire staff handled my case. From my i...nitial consultation when Jeff, Bob's legal assistant, was very familiar with my file, through to the final determination in my favor, Bob and his staff always made me feel confident and comfortable about the representation and outcome. I was especially impressed in the promptness in which both Bob and Jeff responded when I called or emailed with questions and concerns, even on the weekends and in the evenings. My hearing before the board could not have gone more smoothly. Mr. Bennett's experience in front of the board was paramount. He had prepared me (as much as he possibly could have) for the Board's questions, and for what what to expect during the hearing. I felt as comfortable and confident as possible given my situation. The board ruled in my favor. I would recommend Bob Bennett to anyone with BOLE issues.

After completing 2 years of law school as a model student, I became the subject of an intense investigation by the Board of Law Examiners in response to my declaration of intent to practice law. Throughout my character and fitness investigation, I had to amend my law school application twice and com...ply with the Board’s multiple “additional requests,” which included undergoing an evaluation by a chemical dependency counselor who was chosen by the Board. At the end of the investigation, I was facing (1) a non-disclosure issue on my law school application and (2) a determination that I presently suffer from a chemical dependency. Bennett stepped in and provided outstanding representation at a digestible rate, which resulted in a very favorable outcome for me. At all times, Bennett and his staff kept me informed and advised of additional things I could provide to persuade the Board to drop the investigation and certify my character and fitness. Although the Board ultimately made a preliminary determination that I lacked the character and fitness to practice law (while I was studying for the bar exam), Bennett was able to prevent a hearing and secure my ability to practice law upon passing the bar. Bennett proposed an aggressive course of action, and I followed each and every one of his recommendations to my benefit. Without Bennett’s help and invaluable advice, I would be having a character and fitness hearing in December while all of my friends are practicing law. In my case, where a hearing seemed inevitable and a probationary license probable, Bennett was able to persuade the Board to forego a hearing and allow me to obtain a full license upon passing the bar. I cannot express my gratitude for Bennett and the wonderful staff at his firm. Without them, I would be facing complete denial of my law license or, in the best case, a probationary license. They achieved what seemed like an impossible outcome. Thank you, Bob Bennett & Associates!

Bob, whom I refer to by his first name because we truly became friends during his representation of me during my character and fitness determination before the Texas Board of Law Examiners, (which resulted in a license to practice law despite a serious problem with alcohol during law school, without ...the necessity of attending a hearing before the Texas Board of Law Examiners) is a wonderful attorney not just because he achieves favorable outcomes, but because of the way he operates as he goes about doing so. I performed ample research before hiring him, both word of mouth including a referral from a judge and extensive internet research. Immediately on meeting him I felt at ease and in the hands of an expert. He clearly had contacts that I felt would be worthwhile in terms of lawyers in the community, by whom I'd already learned he wasextremely well known and respected, and he turned out to be very familiar with the individual members of the Board of Law examiners, whom he knew on a first name basis, all of which I felt at the time, and indeed did later come to be, extremely helpful to the the favorable resolution of my case. In addition to quickly setting my mind at ease (a matter of no small moment), Bob instantly began giving me crucial advice that would prove vital months later to my case, and he kept in touch with me by phone several times a week, as did his staff. I valued tremendously knowing that he was on top of my client matters at all time, receiving updating emails and voice mails and phone calls at extremely regular intervals. And all of this for a very reasonable price. And Bob's staff are all experts and extremely proficient, and treated me with the same respect and consideration and attentiveness, greeting me by name as I walked in the calming office door, sending me updates via email and calling me regading developments on my case; and I rarely had to wait more than a couple of minutes to see Bob if I had an appointment, and more than once I dropped in unannounced and saw Bob almost immediately without one. Which is quite amazing considering the stature and demands of his criminal practice trial docket and client list. I have met a lifelong friend in Bob, and would certainly recommend him and his staff wholeheartedly to anyone with an issue before the Board of Law Examiners. Not only is he a master of his craft, he is a fascinating and empathetic person who puts all of his efforts behind each of his clients, if his work with me is any indication. If you find yourself with an issue before the Texas Board of Law Examiners my sincere suggestion would be to highly consider retaining the services of Bob Bennett.