Sam is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable about family law. Although we weren't able to find the finances to secure his services he was able to guide me to the necessary forms needed for my case. He is a wonderful person who cares about his clients and takes time to listen to what you want to accomplish in your case and makes sure to let you know he is behind you 100% and ready to fight for you. He was able to give me valuable information that no other attorney would and for that, I am forever grateful.
Sam is very personable , on time and goes the extra mile. I am extremely impressed on his TAT for emails and phone calls. He is always a text away. Thank you for your guidance .
   When my clients call my office they talk to me. I work late to provide my clients the best representation for their dollar. I am a native of South Texas, growing up a few short miles from the historic King ranch. I graduated with honors from Texas A&M University Kingsville then went on to graduate in the top third of his class from St. Mary’s University School of Law. I am a third generation Texas attorney. As a young boy I watched my father practice and knew that I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I am dedicated to my clients and steadfast in my belief that everyone deserves justice. I believe honesty is very important when dealing with my clients, I do what I say I will do. I do not make promises that I cannot keep. Every matter is different and results mean something to me and my clients, I tailor each job to what the client expects from me and work each case to the best of my ability. I fight so that you can have peace of mind.
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Very Knowledgeable
Sam is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable about family law. Although we weren't able to find the finances to secure his services he was able to guide me to the necessary forms needed for my case. He is a wonderful person who cares about his clients and takes time to listen to what you want to accomplish in your case and makes sure to let you know he is behind you 100% and ready to fight for you. He was able to give me valuable information that no other attorney would and for that, I am forever grateful.
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017
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Mrs West Review
Sam is very personable , on time and goes the extra mile. I am extremely impressed on his TAT for emails and phone calls. He is always a text away. Thank you for your guidance .
Posted by Susan | July 18, 2017
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Attorney At Law
Excellent customer service, quick response, and overall helpful.
Posted by Daniel | July 17, 2017
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Land Dispute
My case involved a land dispute with a family member which was unchartered territory for me and needed help. My case was dragging prior to Sam's involvement at which he gave me a call to get the facts of the case. In just a couple of months, the case information was prepared, consulted, and was resolved in court to the best of his ability and my expectations. Sam made us feel comfortable in what he was trying to achieve and the best recommendations to proceed going forward with our situation or case. Being involved in a case like this is never an ideal situation for anyone, but the drive and persistence that he showed allowed this case to be finished quickly. I would recommend Sam for any assistance or guidance that you may be seeking and he will let you know in which direction that you need to go in, whether it is with him or a colleague. Also, I have to mention that his response time whether it was a phone call, text, or email is above most others. I was never waiting for an answer for a long period of time, if anything he was waiting on me.
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Posted by Kevin | July 11, 2017
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Tradition and innovation
Sam, and his partner Brandon, have traditional knowledge and understanding that they combine with modern learning, tools and resources to make their hard work pay off in our favor better, faster and more enduring than their peers.
Posted by James | June 16, 2017
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Not your average lawyer!
I have been involved in a custody dispute with my ex-wife for some time. I had previously retained the services of a lawyer that treated my case as a low priority, so I decided to retain different counsel. I was referred by a former colleague to Mr. Fugate. Sam and his team have treated me like family from day one, the entire firm has taken a personal stake in my case. While my case continues to be an ongoing matter, much progress has been made towards a successful resolution. I would recommend this firm for any legal issue you might find yourself involved in. Sam will give you the attention and care that you deserve, unlike many others in his profession.
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Posted by Amy | June 5, 2017
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VERY PLEASED
Mr. Fugate has been a great attorney by his performance not only in the courtroom but outside of the courtroom as well. He always answered my phone calls directly or if unable to either sent a message immediately and/or called back within an hour. Mr. Fugate also prepared me not only for the good outcomes but the possibility of the bad outcomes too. I never felt unsure or uninformed about my case. Lastly, Mr. Fugate was ALWAYS prepared and had ALL DOCUMENTS prepared ahead of time. I have been very pleased with every aspect of Mr. Fugate's ability and performance in my case.
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Family Attorney | Jun 27
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"I've known and worked with Sam for almost half a decade now, and I can say with full confidence that Sam is intelligent, compassionate, efficient, and an extremely hard working attorney. I highly recommend him for all you attorney needs!"
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