Hal Hale

Hal Hale

also known as Hal Davis Hale Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning

10190 Katy Freeway, Suite 440, Houston, TX

About Hal

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Hale Firm, P.C.

10190 Katy Freeway, Suite 440, Houston, TX, 77079

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Hal Hale's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Sean | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, knowledgeable, and direct

A friend of mine recommended Hal after my friend went through a tough divorce with joint custody. I expected a difficult joint custody battle and wanted a lawyer who was willing to fight. Hal was always very knowledgeable, direct, professional, and polite. He politely but directly let me know exac...tly why some of the things I wanted were inconsistent with Texas law. He also set expectations of mediation and if we had to go to court. Hal's ability to read people is even greater than his knowledge of the law. He was up front and honest about billing and everything went as we initially discussed. Hal and his team were very fair and accurate with the billing. When I contacted them they always answered my questions directly and did not keep me on the phone longer than I was willing to talk and they never contacted me unless it was necessary. When I asked Hal about opposing counsel he answered me honestly of their abilities, helping to set expectations. Due to Hal's advice, ability to read and accommodate me, the outcome was favorable to myself and child. I will use him in the future, if necessary.

Posted by Megan Elizabeth | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

My Hero

Mr Hale and his associates have beyond exceeded my expectations. He is kind and attentive. He listened to every single one of my concerns and listened when I cried in his office. He was patient and gave truly wonderful advice. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone who asked me. He made me feel... like family and took my daughter's and my needs and made them happen. I won't go anywhere else. He is incredible. He handled my case with speed and care. He was professional and had advice every time I needed it. 20/10 top performance.

Posted by Mark | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Client

Hal Hale and team has been a continued hired advocate for me and my family since 2015. Hal draws a realistic and customized strategy to approach your case based off facts, what to expect from the system and an accountable fee structure based on a timeline that makes sure your costs do not run wild..., nor takes advantage of you when you have emotionally committed to defending life's most precious gift, your family and kids. Hal is the type of person, not just an attorney you want to hire, but rather the person you want to be in your corner as he continually fights for your rights. Hal and his entire team's key component like in family is their communication, which is prompt and diverse in many forms to make sure you are always informed of the latest updates or if they are needing feedback to accomplish another task. In addition, Hal establishes a continued presence upfront and throughout the case which leads to a more cohesive relationship to accomplish both our objectives and you the client never feeling in the dark. Hal extensively preps in collaboration with yourself in the beginning to accomplish his ability to maneuver in your best interests; therefore Hal nor you end up having to react to something in the case. Hal is accountable, "skin the game" no non-sense approach, and yes sympathetic, a rare trait, if you find yourself faced with having to possibly defend from repeated unmitigated selfness and greed. Hal and the overall team takes pride in providing a voice for your family and defending kids, Hal furthers this notion and sympathy as an amicus. I would recommend Hal and his team regarding representation of any family matters.

Posted by Sean | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Divorce Lawyer

I leveraged Hal based on referral from a friend and it was a fantastic experience. Hal was really good at giving me frank and candid feedback. He always gave me options and the pros and cons for each approach. When meeting with my wife's lawyer he was extremely diplomatic and the feedback I got fro...m my wife afterwards was "Wow you have a really good lawyer!". Finally, his pricing ended up being very fair and I was extremely happy with the overall results. My goal for these divorce proceedings was to make sure both parties walked away feeling they got a fair deal and we were able to achieve that goal. Hal was able to put me in a position to successfully co-parent going forward and that is as good as it gets when it comes to divorce!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Attorney, Extraordinary Person

Hal has guided me through several very difficult, stressful legal matters. His abilities of negotiating, reasoning, and critical thinking are second to none - he will determine the best options/solutions for the situation and pursue them by all available means. I am so blessed to have such a dedica...ted attorney who genuinely cares for his clients fighting for me. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with issues of family law.

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Hal Hale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia Rendon

Litigation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hal and I have worked together on a number of matters over the years. He is an excellent attorney and also someone I am proud to call a friend. Hal aggressively advocates on behalf of his clients. He thinks strategically about his cases - doesn't just work them up by rote. Consequently, he is able to position his cases for very favorable resolutions on behalf of his clients. I whole-heartedly endorse him."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Debra Casaceli

Litigation lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His litigation skills will benefit any client. He will also listen to his clients in order to determine the best course of action and offer creative solutions."

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Stefanie Drew

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hal is a great attonrey. His knowledge of family law is supberb. Hal advocates strongly and zealously for his clients and will not accept a settlement that is not in his client's best interest. He is a tremendous litigator!"

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Andrew Weisblatt

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I need to refer a family law case, Hal is at the top of my list. He provides excellent knowledge of the law, clear strategy and effective tactics, and extremely reasonable pricing. Hal's experience and efficient methods have made him my "go-to" lawyer for family law cases. I do not hesitate to refer my family, friends or important clients to Hal when they need a skilled family law lawyer."

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Catherine Herrington

Litigation lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Hale and I have worked together on numerous matters and I wholeheartedly recommend him. He is aggressive, thorough and relentless."

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Georgann Oglesby

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely professional and advocates for his clients."

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Seth Anderson

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Dyer

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hal & I have collaborated successfully in the past, and I look forward to doing so again inthe future. I've had a first-hand opportunity to view Hal in action, and I can testify that he has excellent instincts and insights, with more depth than one would expect from his youthful appearance. And Hal is incredibly tenacious and focused, yet consistently professional and polite. This combination makes a powerful impression -- and a very daunting one for Hal's opponents!"

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Adam Schachter

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Hal for 8 years and I know how he treats clients and works his cases. He's thorough and responsive and aggressive, all the traits someone wants and needs in a litigator. I recommend him without reservation."

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Jakki Hansen

Litigation lawyer

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Stefanie Drew

Family lawyer

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Andrew Weisblatt

Litigation lawyer

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Leonel Farias

Family lawyer

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Lauren Durso

Family lawyer

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Seth Anderson

Personal injury lawyer

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Catherine Herrington

Personal injury lawyer

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Georgann Oglesby

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Adam Schachter

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Founder, The Hale Firm, P.C.

Associations

2008 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Special Olympics Committee

2003 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2000 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

1999 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Education

1998

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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