Patricia Faye Bushman

As an attorney she is ok, my issue however is with her assistant Mandi (not sure how you spell her name). Every time I've called I can never talk to the attorney , I'm left to speak with her assistanct who is rude and seems to be a know it all. Never delivers , I've been trying to get some document...s sent to me and it's been a nightmare dealing with this lady. She messed up when filling out the documents and when I ask for the corrected info all I get is false promises. I do respect Ms.Bushman , she was very helpful with my case but the way her assistant has treated me, makes me apprehensive about using her services again.

She was appointed amicus for my child. I paid her fees upfront, then received a bill for additional fees. I asked my lawyer why I received a bill, I was never told there would be additional charges. He told me not to pay it, that he would talk to her first. I never received another bill and it's been... six months. Now she is adding this to the court orders. Why did she not send me another bill or call me? Obviously my lawyer failed to talk with her, but still she could have sent another bill. This is unprofessional! I would have paid, I paid her original fee in full up front. Come on why do people have to be ugly! I work hard while my huband stays home with our child with a disibility. I have good credit, so why does someone have to be so hurtful. I have always been respectful to her. Just another reason I don't trust lawyers. I am so hurt!

Ms. Bushman was appointed to over see our court case in which my ex wife was taking custody of our daughter and I was taking custody of our son. She from the very start misrepresented the case from the very start. I have to believe she is bios towards the mother with the way she handled everything. ... Long story short I had to go do all the digging to prove she was being dishonest and we in the end won our battle. My son lives with us aspergers I tried to get him help in 2009 but his mother would not allow it she was called into CPS over it and she denied everything and Bushman claimed she could find nothing as well. I found it and due to her sneaky past my lawyer with held it until the day of court. When we presented it she backed away it is a scary feeling to know your kids futures are in the hands of someone who will lie at every turn to achieve something instead of looking at the facts. My daughter which I got her school records today she has yet again failed she missed 14 complete days of school and she has missed 2,3 5th so many time the lady would not even count them out for me. All I can say is if you have her on your side she has no issues with lying to win but if the court appoints her then do everything you can to ask the courts to appoint a different lawyer to over see the case. She knowingly told the judge I canceled my kids insurance for the reason she wanted our son to go with his mother the same mother who she knew did not get him help. When the judge said he has one month before turning 18 and he had no say so over it. They called for him to be tested which we already had it scheduled to do so. She done her test and concluded Jonathan needed guardianship, I was angry because she struck again. Well the doctor called me and she told me her conversation did not sit well with Bushman and the only reason she wrote the letter to say he needed guardianship was to get him in a program like Texana to help him with his situation. I explained to her has been in line for 8 months. She then told me she was told I was doing nothing to help him according to Bushman. Well I sent her over the letter showing he was in line for over 8 months she emailed the judge and said she was under false information when making that choice and said now after seeing documentation she said he did not need guardianship. Well we went a step further knowing at every turn this woman was not telling the truth we begged the doctor to come testify in which she did with no problems at all and her testimony along with the paperwork from 2009 where I went and started help but after they spoke with my sons mother she told them they could not give any treatment to him. In the end she charged over 11,000 dollars for this service in which she stood in front of the judge and agreed with my ex wife's lawyer she was not working and wanted me to pay it all. I think the judge knowing my ex wife had been caught lying two times in the past about not working he made it 50/50. Just do yourself a favor if you are in a situation where the judge appoints an amicus lawyer do not just sit there and let them appoint this lady do everything you can to get another one appointed. She is not at all in for the best interest of the kids NOT AT ALL. I have no idea what drove her to her actions i stayed away from her and just decided to make sure to bring witnesses and paperwork to dispute all of her lies. I know they dont like to use the word lie but that is what she did almost from the very start but in the end at least my son is getting his help he has been going for about 4 months now and doing very very well. I would have fought for my daughter as well but she told me from the start she wanted to be with her mother and she would do anything to make that happen including ruin me so I never pushed it. I hope people see this and can avoid the same thing I went through as this not losing money here she is gambling with a kids life and that is very sad.

I have had multiple cases with Ms. Bushman concerning my divorce and children. She has always been helpful, professional and more than patient with me about my payments. When I came in, I was really afraid that I would not be able to afford an attorney, but she let me set up a payment plan, and if so...mething happened and I couldn't pay the whole monthly amount, she was perfectly willing to let me pay as much as I could afford that time. She is honest, practical, and fair. You can tell that she is respected by both her peers, and the courts. She gets what she needs to do done, and does it in a direct and practical way. She is not one-sided, she always listens to what you have to say, but can see through the anger and pain and let you know what is really best. She is great with kids, and her experience has helped her to know what's best when it comes to co-parenting. She won't let your feelings towards the other parent get in the way of what is best for the children. Her staff is wonderful. They really go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable with what is going on, and that you don't feel left out of your own case. They care about you just as much as she does and are always willing to do what they can to keep you up to date and provide you with the information you need. Overall, Ms. Bushman is the only lawyer I would ever trust my family to. She understands your financial situation and is always willing to do what she can to help get your family back where it needs to be.

I have been employed all my life since I was out of High School. I have graduated from UH. I never been court before at all so I am the first one to admit my experience in this field is very limited. Understand the laws and I follow them. I suppose it was my fault I let this be known to her right off... the bat. My case was not a divorce but a simple child support enforcement/ modification to visitation orders. Her words were No worries I'll see you through this advise all the way beginning to end I've been doing this for years...etc All you have to do is provide me with docs, info, and let me do the rest no need to checkup or worry I'll call you/ email. Worry free limited invested time on my part once I provide with all items bang for the buck. I had already researched a bit in advance had all ready those first 2 days of service. I was a fool. At the end after a year with 3500 of advance she was late unprepared on the 1st court day dressed very casual. I felt uncomfortable bc she did not have her documents with gave excuses. She let go of one of her employees etc. 2nd court casual hand written draft to sign late again. At this point I was calling emailing no response wanted to understand and be advised on what the law expected out of me. No answers no tips no important info to have on hand in the future. Nothing before, after, and during communication provided, I did get charged however for every call, letter, email I had made during the last of last of it. At least they read them. Case is closed had a large bill paid but not forgoten. I am not a professional in this field but professionalism is important no matter where you work. I got more help from the D.A. Office and blogs then her for before and after the case. I held off getting her off the case bc she said it would be worth it. I am glad the D.A has info I need and its free. I suggest mediation/gov. Lawyer before get stuck in the rain with no rainbow in sight.