Cynthia Marie Hatchett

Cynthia Marie Hatchett

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 34 years

Probate Lawyer at Pearland, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning

11200 Broadway, Suite 2705, Pearland Town Center Building 700, Pearland, TX

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Guardianship 45%

We handle Guardianship of Minors and Adults (Person and Estate); Preparation of Annual Accounts, Annual Reports, Show Cause Representation; Removal Actions, Show Cause Hearings, Contests, Litigation and Mediation of Related Matters.

45%
Probate 45%

Probate of Wills, Heirships, Estate Administrations, Real Property Partition Actions, Small Estate Affidavits, Trusts, Fiduciary Appointments; Will Contests, Heirship Disputes, Removal Actions, Fiduciary Litigation, and Mediation.

45%
Estate Planning 10%

We counsel clients and prepare comprehensive estate plans including Willis, Power of Attorneys for Medical and Financial Decisions, Declarations of Guardian, Directive to Physicians, and Transfer Deeds - COVID19 precautions in place.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Hatchett Law Firm

11200 Broadway, Suite 2705, Pearland Town Center Building 700, Pearland, TX, 77584

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Cynthia Marie Hatchett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

123 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by Tina | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

My husband and I were in need of estate planning as we were going on a trip overseas. Doing our research, we wanted a local law firm with good reviews. We found the Hatchett law firm that met both our qualifications. Everyone at the firm has been nice, personable, and professional. They helped us ... every step of the way, providing knowledge and expertise with the details of estate planning. Attorney Cynthia Hatchett made us feel comfortable and provided valuable information and guidance as we developed our wills.

Posted by Janette | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Janette

I had the pleasure to meet Cynthia in 2015. My husband was told he had cancer and only had six months to live. Cynthia didn't even know us at the time but heard about it through a very good friend of both of us Mrs. Zimmer. Mrs. Zimmer was doing a fund raiser for my husband and Cynthia volunteered ...to do our wills for us. She's a wonderful person even when things where hard for my husband and myself she made things easier for us and she was very delightful to work with. I would recommend her and her associates anytime. I've had the pleasure of speaking with one of associate name Angelina and she was great. She took my info and got it to Cynthia right away and got back with me shortly after that. Very polite and professional it was a pleasure to work with her . Looking forward soon working with them again

Posted by Bri | August 15, 2023 | Wills & Living Wills

Highly recommend

I called The Hatchett Law Firm in need of a probate attorney unfortunately I needed an attorney in Florida. I had called a lot of other attorneys and none of them were as responsive as this one. I called and one lady said an Intake manager would call me back. Not even 5 minutes had passed and Ms. Ang...eline had called. She was so polite and caring and very professional. She let me they wouldn’t be able to assist me but offered a website I could use. I thought this was so very nice of her. She reassured me to continue my search and even offered some insights in my own Will. I’d highly recommend anyone to this firm.

Cynthia Hatchett

Replied last August 17, 2023

Thank you so much for this kind review. I'm glad to know that Angelene did her best to take care of you, even if you could not hire the firm.

Posted by David | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great job, during a difficult and sensitive time

My mother and I met with Cynthia and her team to discuss my father's estate/unpaid bills (Probate). My mother and I had no clue what "Probate" was. Cynthia explained it to us, she explained to us in step by step detail. This made it easy for me and my mother. Cynthia explained to us on what we needed... to do to protect my mother's property and remaining assets. You see we all assumed that my Dad had a will set up (We found out the hard way, this was not the case) Cynthia and her team prepared a will for my Mother, and we are currently working on my dad's probate. Everyone at the Hatchett Law Firm are great and patient, I know, I sometime drag my feet, you know life happens to many irons in the fire. I appreciate there patients. I definitely recommend the Hatchett Law Firm.

Cynthia Hatchett

Replied last April 26, 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review for our firm. Especially for the team as I am sure they will appreciate knowing that you believe we did a good job for your sweet mother. It was an honor to help her prepare her estate plan. We especially appreciate how faithful you were to serve your mother and family through this most difficult experience. You are a good son and I have no doubt that your father is proud of his legacy left in you. Blessings, Cynthia

Posted by Hannah | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Our experience was nothing short of Great

Hatchet Law firm really helped us in getting our will done in a quick, efficient and overall great experience. The sweetest lawyers and staff you can meet who truly care about the needs of their client! We are so pleased with working with Cynthia and her team! We will and have recommended them to any... one in need!

Cynthia Hatchett

Replied last March 23, 2019

Thank you so very much for the wonderful review. The team will be excited to know they did a good job. Contact us if you ever need legal help again.

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Cynthia Marie Hatchett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elaine Berkeley

Probate lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I cannot say enough amazing things about working with Ms. Hatchett. The level of professionalism, respect, congeniality, and kindness from Ms. Hatchett, her attorneys, and staff impressed me from day one. Absolute first class firm!"

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Whitney White

Guardianship lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Hatchett is a very knowledgeable and caring attorney. She did a wonderful job representing her client and helping to ensure that the guardianship was established. Attorney Hatchett is truly professional and a great attorney!"

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Thomas Locke

Probate lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My clients are very important to me. Sometimes they have legal matters that I do not handle. One is probate and another is Wills. However, that is Cynthia's area of expertise. I refer my clients to her for those matters because I know they will have a very good and competent lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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LeNatria Jurist

Unknown lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cynthia has a wealth of experience that proves very beneficial to the clients she serves. I endorse this lawyer."

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Fran Brochstein

Child custody lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently handled a mediation for her. It was a pleasure working with her. She is very efficient and knows what she is doing. She is thoroughly prepared. I look forward to working with her again."

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Walter Hnot,

Business lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cynthia is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Zgourides

Probate lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hatchett is passionate about the law, and compassionate with her clients. I endorse her."

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Michael Haber

Probate lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia's clients and her colleagues are all in full agreement that she is a compassionate, sensitive, knowledgeable practitioner who prides herself on being intensely prepared for any matter that she takes on. She mixes skill and personal warmth in a way that allows her to represent her clients with patience and effectiveness. She is a highly experienced attorney whom I strongly recommend."

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Leif Hamman

Probate lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hatchett is a knowlegeable and talented advocate for her clients. It is with pleasure that I endorse this lawyer."

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Chigozie Odediran

Probate lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Hatchett has a wealth of experience that serves not only her clients, but the legal community really well."

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James Newell

Probate lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Jensen

Business lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kaitlin Philley

Probate lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hatchett is a knowledgeable and conscientious resource for her clients and others in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hatchett is an asset to the legal community and the public in general. She is a true advocate for her clients. I endorse and highly recommend her."

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W. Melling

Probate lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hatchett aids the legal community and the community at large with her thoughtful responses to legal inquiries."

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Anita Barksdale

Business lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is talented and creative at finding ethical solutions for those she serves."

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Andrew Tolchin

Probate lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Cynthia Hatchett."

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Michael Hatchett

Probate lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cynthia is a true professional. While I certainly have a biased opinion, I sincerely endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Williams

Probate lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Cynthia in my 3rd year of practice 17 years ago. She has been a great resource and mentor for me as an attorney and a business owner. She has always encouraged me to live by faith and to use my practice to serve others. I have also worked along side her on cases and Cynthia always demonstrated the highest level of dedication, integrity and compassion."

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Whitney White

Guardianship lawyer

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Melbourne Berlinger

Guardianship lawyer

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Matthew Edquist

Probate lawyer

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Brian Kennemer

Probate lawyer

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Thomas Locke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebecca Coulson

Guardianship lawyer

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LeNatria Jurist

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Roger Jones

Probate lawyer

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Fran Brochstein

Mediation lawyer

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John Zgourides

Unknown lawyer

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Rudolph Culp

Guardianship lawyer

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Michael Haber

Probate lawyer

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Ryan Jensen

Unknown lawyer

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Kaitlin Philley

Probate lawyer

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W. Melling

Estate planning lawyer

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Bruce Bain

Litigation lawyer

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Robert von Dohlen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anita Barksdale

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Andrew Tolchin

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Brandon Robinson

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO

2023

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2022

Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO

2022

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2021

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2020

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Hatchett Law Firm

2002 - 2008

Wealth Advisor- Vice President, JP Morgan Private Client Services

1996 - 2002

Managing Partner, Hatchett Law Firm

1991 - 1996

Partner, Boudreaux, Hatchett, Washington and Sparks

Associations

2021 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2019 - Present

Houston Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Attorneys in Tax and Probate

Member

2015 - Present

Brazoria County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Professional Women in Business Club of Pearland/Friendswood

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1993 - Present

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2015 - 2016

Christian Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Rotary Club

Member

2015 - 2017

Counseling Connections for Change

Board of Director

2015 - 2016

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2021

Professional Women in Business Club of Pearland/Friendswood

Board Member

2006 - 2007

Houston Bar Association

Committee Co Chair

2006 - 2006

Attorneys in Tax and Probate

Past President

2001 - 2007

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

1998 - 2003

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1994 - 2006

State Bar of Texas Diversity in the Profession Committee

Committee Member

1993 - 1995

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - 2008

Houston Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1995

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Common Law Claim Denied

Jury determined that the girlfriend was not the spouse and children prevail.

Contested Guardianship

Case resolved!

$4 Million Left in Limbo

Case resolved!

Greedy Son vs Brother

Court found in favor of our client and set aside the transfer of the property that was wrongfully converted thus returning a substantial asset to the estate. Case eventually settled through mediation.

Pool Drowning

Case settled for a substantial amount (confidential) despite the damaging evidence against the teenager.

StepDaughter vs. Stepfather

Jury found in favor of our client, including an award for attorneys fees.

Adoption by Estoppel-You are the Father!

Jury held in our client's favor finding that she was entitled to full share of estate as a child adopted by estoppel.

Scoundrel vs Sweet Auntie

Guardianship was initiated for the Aunt and the Deeds were set aside and property returned to her estate.

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Education

1991

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

Bauer College of Business Administration

JD/MBA

1987

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Wills and Probate Community Clinic

8 Secrets to Saving Money During Probate

2022

South Texas College of Law

Hanging Your Shingle

2021

Probate Clinic

Hanging Your Shingle

2021

AKA Wealth Management Conference

Creating Your Legacy

2020

South Texas College of Law

Hanging Your Shingle

2020

Building Your Economic Legacy

Protecting Your Legacy

2018

Estate Planning Workshop

What you need to know about the Heirship and Guardianship Process in Texas

2015

Life Skills House Mentorship Series

Casting a Vision-Building a Legacy

2008

2006

Texas Minority Attorney Program

Conference Planner/Speaker

2005

29th Annual Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Conference

Role of the Corporate Trustee

2004

28th Annual Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Conf.

Role of Fiduciary

1997

Wills and Probate Institute

The Ad Litem Operating Manual

1995

Ad Litem Certification Course

Ad Litem Certification

1994

Texas Minority Counsel Program

Conference Roundtable Leader/Event Committee Planner

Publications

2008

State Bar of Texas CLE College HIghlights of Serving as A Fiduciary

Languages

English

Activity

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