James Michael Clay

James Michael Clay

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

401 E. Sonterra, #300, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

The Law Office of J. Michael Clay

401 E. Sonterra, #300, San Antonio, TX, 78258

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James Michael Clay's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Efficient, No Hassle, Very Polite

I needed assistance for a divorce on a short turnaround since I was moving out of state. Mr. Clay set an appointment with me quickly. He helped me understand what steps I needed to take and what paperwork to complete. He communicated with me about what to do next when my ex-husband didn't show up for... the hearing. He attended court a second time, at no additional charge, when I flew into Texas a few weeks later to attend the hearing myself. He treated me with respect. My only (minor) complaint was that he was not as prompt as I would have preferred; I am nervous and tend to arrive to events early, so I got a bit squirrely when he was held up in traffic.

Posted by The Hyde Family | September 04, 2014 | Adoption

Worth Every Penny

I found Mr. Clay on a goole search of adoption lawyers for SATX. Later I found that I worked with a individual who had previously used his services. I made the first contact and was replied to within the hour. He was very up front with the process, the fee and all the requirements. He was sensitive t...o our families needs (we're military) and he treated us like we were the only clients that mattered when ever we were involved with him. Every bit of our process worked exactly as she stated and nothing was hidden or changed or left out. Now because of his help and his efforts, our family is truly complete.

Posted by Benny | August 29, 2014 | Adoption

A great lawyer

Our lawyer James Michael clay,was a real professional, we went to him for help in adoption of our little boy, he was very clear in letting us know what we had to do in order for us to adopt our son, he was very upfront with everything,James Michael clay explain to us how much we had to pay and not a ...penny more, he was very reasonable with the payments, he explained the steps we needed to take to adopt our son, and he follow through with everything just like he said would happen, he never made us feel like we were alone in the adoption,and he was never far away from a phone call , we were always able to reach him when we needed him to explain paper work to us, he took the time to explain every step of the way , he made it happen for us , we adopted our son in a very timely manner, and for that we will always be grateful to him.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

I contacted J Michael Clay as well as some other attorneys for pricing. There was one other attorney that offered pricing at a difference of $200 from Mr. Clay. But by talking to Mr. Clay his knowledge and friendly customer service sucked me in to using his services. I have a wife that was not willin...g to sign a divorce agreement, she refused to sign, and myself serving overseas as a service member was difficult. So Mr. Clay made it easy and it didn't take as long as I thought. Great service and would recommend!

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James Michael Clay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Freddy Ruiz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a superb lawyer and he is a highly ethical lawyer. I am pleased to give him my highest endorsement."

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Christina Molitor-Monrea

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Pederson

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"J. Michael Clay has been my opposing counsel on at least one family law matter. He always represented his client aggressively and with a high degree of knowledge and competence. Mr. Clay is a very reputable and experienced attorney with the highest level of ethics and professionalism. I am proud, therefore, to endorse J. Michael Clay without any hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Office of J. Michael Clay

Associations

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1991 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Texas System, El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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