Marilee Diane Hazel

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Marilee Diane Hazel

also known as Marilee Brown, Marilee Hazel Brown

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at New Braunfels, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Personal Injury ... +2 more

163 W. Bridge Street, New Braunfels, TX

About Marilee

Biography

Quality, effective representation. You deserve someone on your side.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Divorce, custody, adoptions, nuptial agreements, CPS defense, grandparent interventions, child support enforcement and modification

20 years | 600 cases

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning services such as will and trust drafting, and martial planning, such as prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

16 years | 200 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Car accidents, boating accidents, torts including fraud, defamation, business disparagement, nuisance, general tort relief in civil actions

17 years | 20 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Probating will, heirship proceedings, intestate proceedings, transfer of property after death, estate planning

17 years | 100 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Misdemeanor, Felony, Juvenile

17 years | 400 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-325 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Hazel Brown Law Firm, PLLC

163 W. Bridge Street, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

hazelbrownlaw.com

Online Presence

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Marilee Diane Hazel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (23)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Douglas | July 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional attorney

Marilee has proven to be a professional attorney and answered our question and follow’s our case closely thru the court process, knowlegable attorney and staff. Wished we had selected her first to represent our case!! Highly recommend her services!

Posted by Cyndi | September 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute gem of an attorney

My husband and I were in a horrific accident that resulted in a near head on collision that completely totaled our truck and travel trailer. The insurance company for the driver, Elephant insurance, refused to pay some of the medical bills to include plastic surgery for the scars on my face, and repe...atedly ignored my calls and emails over a two year period in an attempt to run through to the statute of limitations. I couldn’t find an attorney that would take my case. All with excuses, but with only one week to the deadline, I searched again and had the great fortune of finding and retaining Ms Hazel. All I can say is, wow. She jumped right in and investigated every possible avenue to get this situation resolved, to include my own insurance company that withheld funds. This is a gal that knows what she is doing and not afraid to go after those responsible. I’m in awe, and will absolutely recommend her to my family and friends. I hope I’m never in a situation like this again, but if I am, she will be my first phone call.

Posted by Jose | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

She launched a clear, concise, and methodical plan in a unusually complicated trial resulting in a win!!!

Posted by Florence | July 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Long Distance Client - Personal Injury

After returning from a vacation in Texas in a wheelchair, I started to panic about how to deal with surgery and other expenses. After consulting with an attorney in my state, I decided to search for an attorney in Texas on my own. After several calls, I was fortunate to call Attorney Marilee Hazel'...s office. The staff set up a phone appointment the next day with Marilee. She was knowledgeable, confident, and very personable. Marilee immediately submitted a representation letter to the insurance company and spared me from having to answer their calls. Marilee kept me informed and maintained excellent contact with me, returning phone calls and e-mails within a day. I never could have handled all the paperwork entailed with the medical bills. I definitely recommend Attorney Marilee Hazel: she is honest, trustworthy, and a persistent representative for the client. We were able to settle with the insurance company without going to court.

Posted by Dee | July 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional!

Marilee is a true professional with an outstanding legal team. I appreciated the honest and consistent communication from Marilee and her team. I was kept “in the know” with every step of the legal process. All questions were answered quickly and straight forward... There was absolutely no ambigu...ity! I was absolutely impressed with Marilee at every turn. She made a difficult situation with many challenging layers seem easy to resolve. Marilee is an exceptional attorney!

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Marilee Diane Hazel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great advocacy, a humble style and a depth of legal knowledge are the hallmarks of Marilee's legal career. I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Miller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very hard working and dedicated to her clients and cases. Marilee will go the extra mile on the simplest of cases to the most complex."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherry R. Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dwain Blaschke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney is smart and hard working. I would recommend this attorney to a family member or a friend. A real bonus is that she is prompt."

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James Bettersworth

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposed to Marilee on several cases over the years. I have found her to be a competent and professional attorney."

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Deborah Wigington

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracie Wright-Reneau

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Listed, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Hazel Brown Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Hazel Brown Wright Reneau, PLLC

2015 - 2017

Partner, Hazel Brown & Miller

2008 - 2010

Attorney/Owner, Hazel Brown Law Firm

2004 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Lamar County & District Attorney

Associations

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas Litigation Section

Member

2013 - Present

New Braunfels Teen Court

Volunteer

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

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

Member

2009 - Present

Comal County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - 2021

Comal County Bar Association

President

2016 - 2016

Veteran's Court

Volunteer

2004 - 2008

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Borden v. Belk

Jury Verdict in Plaintiff's favor November 2018

In the Interest of K.W., Comal County District Court

Jury Verdict in Favor of Our Client

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Education

2004

Texas Tech University

juris doctor

2000

The University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Johnson Ranch Elementary School

Career Day: What does a lawyer do?

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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