If there is a 6-star rating, I definitely would like to give that to Lisa and her firm, they deserve the highest rating!
I can't express how grateful to have Lisa Richardson as my lawyer, what I appreciate the most, is that Lisa always let me know what is a realistic view of the possibilities and outcomes ( though sometimes it was hard for me to accept at the beginning, but it turns out, things go down that route anyway ).
Lisa never sugarcoats anything and her team takes crispy actions to help me fight through this ugly divorce case.
Some people are fortunate enough that they never encounter divorce as a chapter of their life, but unfortunately, I had to experience this tough journey. I truly appreciate Lisa and her team for helping me to get the facts, go through all of this with an acceptable outcome.
For sure I will reach out to Lisa and her team for any legal assistance in the future.
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Posted by Jan | December 16, 2021
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Ms
Lisa and her staff did a excellent job during covid …
Thank you to all your attention to details..
I felt I had back-up… jan
Posted by Martin | October 13, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Lisa and her team deserve the highest rating
If there is a 6-star rating, I definitely would like to give that to Lisa and her firm, they deserve the highest rating!
I can't express how grateful to have Lisa Richardson as my lawyer, what I appreciate the most, is that Lisa always let me know what is a realistic view of the possibilities and outcomes ( though sometimes it was hard for me to accept at the beginning, but it turns out, things go down that route anyway ).
Lisa never sugarcoats anything and her team takes crispy actions to help me fight through this ugly divorce case.
Some people are fortunate enough that they never encounter divorce as a chapter of their life, but unfortunately, I had to experience this tough journey. I truly appreciate Lisa and her team for helping me to get the facts, go through all of this with an acceptable outcome.
For sure I will reach out to Lisa and her team for any legal assistance in the future.
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2021
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Perfection!
Lisa and Team handled my divorce case with urgency and care. The mediation process was easy and upbeat because Lisa and team were prepared, they had prepared me and advocated beautifully for me throughout this process. The firm is upfront about fees and went out of their way to help me understand return on investment for any actions. I highly recommend giving her firm a call if you need a family law attorney.
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Posted by Shannon | June 2, 2021
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Divorce Handled Well
I hired her last year to help navigate my way through a divorce which was my first and hopefully last one I'll go through. Her professionalism was beyond reproach and not only got me across the finish line but helped me from myself making dumb choices. During an emotional time like this, a guy definitely needs someone with a level head on his side and she was this 100%.
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Posted by Patrick | February 10, 2021
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Complicated Jurisdiction Case Involving Minor Child
Office was friendly and prompt scheduling me for consultation. I was able to speak with Lisa in a very timely manner and she gave me quick simple directions on the directions I should take. Although a majority of my case was handled in Arizona, Lisa and staff were able to get the results wanted in Texas. The whole staff was friendly and helpful through the whole difficult process. Josh Culp handled a lot of my case as well and is a very competent attorney and very helpful and supportive as well. I had Lisa recommended to me by a family friend and would recommend her to anyone seeking counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2020
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Couldn't have done it without her
You can imagine the kind of strength, guidance, and support needed to get through a divorce in 2020. Lisa provided all three. She gave me excellent advice, managing my expectations and keeping me realistic. She explained the ins-and-outs of the divorce process and when I needed clarity. She was stronger than I was at times when it came to my ex, quick to protect my best interests. She worked to make sure I felt comfortable with her direction and satisfied with the results. And she did it all with a mind of not costing me more than I needed to spend. I whole-heartedly recommend Lisa Richardson as a divorce attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020
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Great Lawyer
I used Lisa Richardson for my recent divorce. She was professional and was able to navigate me through a difficult experience.
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2019
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Everything and more
I reached out to Lisa for my divorce. Right from the consultation she listen to me and helped to walk me through what to expect. She was completely on point. I provided my side of the situation and the key point I was completely honest with her so she was not hit with any surprises. With that she moved forward and provided assistance through mediation and the final decree and custody of my son. After everything was finalized my ex decided to move out of state so I reached out again and she walked me through the process of changing the custody agreement. She and her team were always there with a quick response and guidance with every crazy turn my ex threw at us. And that was just the professional side. On the human side she and her team seemed to care for not just my needs but also my children's needs. She didnt just feel like an attorney but also treated me like family. I would not just say go to her if you have a problem, I would say you were crazy if you chose not to go with her. Simply the best.
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Posted by Nicole | August 22, 2019
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Two thumbs Up
Hired Lisa for my divorce. She was strong when I didn’t have the strength to be. She’s easy to communicate with and to get in touch with. I would recommend Lisa to anyone in need of a solid, aggressive, and experienced divorce attorney.
Posted by Mark | May 25, 2019
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She Rocks!!
Lisa and her team are very busy but that did not stop them from giving special attention to my case in a most stressful time of my life. She was honest, forthright, cool and collected, and very knowledgeable. As a lawyer myself, I know how important that is and lawyers generally make the worst clients, ha. Thank you for all your hard work, diligence, advice, professionalism, personal attention to my case and genuinely caring about my concerns.
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Posted by noah | February 19, 2019
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Integrity
Have to give Lisa and Michelle 6 stars for being my 4th firm to hire for my divorce and not only did they get the job done in a very professional manner but also were the only one of the 4 that returned the unused portion of my deposit. Thanks for giving credibility to the craft!
Posted by Donna | October 23, 2018
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Trustworthy, experienced, professional
So thankful for Lisa Richardson and her associate Josh Culp who provided experienced advice and worked to achieve my personal goals in the divorce process. Lisa helped me successfully navigate an unwanted and emotionally distressing event in my and my children’s lives. I am truly thankful Lisa and her team of professionals and would recommend her for others needing her compassionate advocacy.
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Posted by Shaundra | September 19, 2018
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Legal Dream Team
After hiring the wrong attorney last time for a custody issue, we made an effort to find the best attorney in our area to handle our most recent case. Our case was long and drawn out and required constant follow up with a less than organized opposing counsel. When we hired Lisa, we didn't realize we would be getting a whole TEAM of professionals. Lisa & Josh were always on time with deadlines and were available to me whenever I needed to vent, ask a question or share an experience. They became like family, which is not probably something most people say about their legal representation. And like family, there were times where I needed to hear how it should go, rather than how I was hoping it would go. The result from hiring the best Legal Dream Team in Central Texas was outstanding and I would strongly recommend both Lisa and Josh to any of my friends or family in need of family law advice and assistance. I hope that we don't ever have to go through what we have been through in this last go-round, but if we do, I know who our first call will be to.
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018
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Lisa was great to work with, very knowledgeable and very responsive. Very helpful during difficult circumstances
Posted by Sean | July 26, 2018
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fantastic attorney
When you come to Lisa Richardson's office, it's usually for a pretty negative reason, and that is the dissolution of a marriage. Lisa and her associates did everything to make me feel comfortable and understood during this process. Her insight into matters of divorce is incredibly detailed but she makes certain to explain things so they are easily understood. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in need of assistance with their difficult family matters.
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Posted by Joanne | April 17, 2018
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The very best
I met Lisa for a low cost consultation once and then a second time for a follow up. Lisa is compassionate and took the time to understand what I was hoping to accomplish in my divorce. She is straightforward, and gave me hope for a future beyond divorce. Her care and concern for the children were also her top priority. I did not hire Lisa, due to the amount of the retainer.( My husband and I agree on all terms of the divorce, and hoped that the divorce could be done for less) However, I'm forever grateful for her wisdom, time and encouragement. Her staff is also very friendly too!
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018
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AA
I have started the process by interviewing Divorce lawyers. After I met with Lisa, I made my mind quickly and decided to hire her. I am happy with my decision, she is very experienced and her recommendations were very valuable to my case and had positive impact on outcome. She is prompt, professional and pays attention to details, all of which exceeded my expectation. Her office is well run and her staff has been great through out the process. I highly recommend Lisa.
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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018
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Best firm in the area
I am so glad I found Lisa and her staff to handle my divorce. During a time of my life where nothing made sense, their firm helped keep me focused. They were able to handle my case with grace and empathy (both of which I needed at the time) We were able to resolve my case without mediation and they fought to ensure my settlement was fair.
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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2018
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Customer
Lisa was very helpful and professional. She was great to work with and very responsive in a really unpleasant situation. I'm thankful to have had her on my side (even though I hope to never have the circumstances to work with her again...)
Posted by Kit | March 1, 2018
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Ms. Richardson Turned my Divorce Horror Story into a Happy Ending
Facing what I knew was going to be a bitter divorce, I came to attorney Lisa Richardson lost, bewildered and literally shaking in fear. After extensive research for a competent attorney, I chose Lisa based great reviews from her clients, but it was the reviews from her opposing council that made my decision. If attorneys who’d battled her in court gave her rave reviews, I knew I’d made the right choice.
I’d warned Lisa this was likely going to be a long and difficult divorce, and was honest with her about the skeletons in my own closet, and would understand if she didn’t want to take the case.
Undaunted and up for the challenge, she sat down with me and explained in detail the steps we’d take to get me out of this mess, and what I could expect from beginning to bitter end.
My then-husband had the audacity to demand I sign the original, ridiculous decree his attorney had drawn up, claiming we weren’t married, had no community property and that all our assets belonged to him, including our $700,000 house. He also demanded we use the same attorney, which would have been a huge mistake, as she did not have my best interest at heart.
My ex filed for divorce just days after my mother died, and while I was out of town planning her funeral. He was attempting kick me when I was down and most vulnerable.
He actually picked me up from my mother’s funeral and presented me with the decree and took me straight to the notary to sign it before I even had time to dry the tears from losing my mother.
He told me we had to use the same attorney, it’d already been drawn up and there was “really no reason to read it.”
I couldn’t believe bald-face lies stated in the decree. I turned to him and said, “Do you really know what this means? That I’d be homeless and living under a bridge?” He said, “You’re a smart girl. You’ll figure it out.”
I was so intimidated that I went into the notary, and shaking, started to sign it. The notary read the decree, then looked up at me with shock and asked me if I understood what I was going to be signing. Then she read it aloud to me, word for word, and asked again, “Do you really want to sign this? Do you understand what this means? I’m not an attorney, but I think you should really get your own lawyer and get some advice.”
He was outraged when I when I didn't do as I was told and immediately just sign that he told me I couldn’t come home until I agreed. He’d told me I was a smart girl and figure it out?
Well, I did figure it out.
I met and retained Attorney Lisa Richardson. Smartest move I ever made.
Lisa stood up to this bully and not only stood by me, she charged ahead, pulling no punches, enduring the barrage of ranting, bullying emails he sent to both Lisa and me. Not only did Lisa never back down, she took the bull by horns and fearlessly fought for me. My ex didn’t know what hit him.
He’d originally refused to go to mediation, but through arduous negotiation, Lisa forced him to do just that. She arranged the mediation in such a way I not only didn’t have to sit across the table from him, I didn’t even have to see him.
Knowing he was angry and unreasonable, Lisa shrewdly arranged to have a judge perform the mediation, saving me the anguish and expense of actually taking this all the way to court.
I leaned on her courage, followed her advice and am happily finally free of this tyrant.
I highly recommend Lisa and her team. I couldn’t have done this without her.
Lisa turned what could have been a horror story into a happily ever after.
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Mediation Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her on multiple mediations and she always has a professional and objective approach which ends in favorable results."
Family Attorney | May 03
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have worked with Lisa on a matter together, and have also used her as a mediator on numerous matters, trusting her in assisting me in coming up with good resolution in my case. I find her to be professional, ethical, and a extremely effective advocate. I endorse and highly recommend Lisa."
Family Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a well-respected attorney within the community among her fellow attorneys and judges. She is professional, conscientious, and hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend her and have done so several times."
Mediation Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lisa Richardson recently mediated one of my complicated family law cases. This case needed a strong, knowledgeable mediator. We had already been to another mediator (well known) without any movement toward settlement. Despite all indications that this case would not settle, Lisa Richardson settled the case. Her abilities as a mediator are unmatched in my opinion and I will continue to use her well into the future. I highly endorse this lawyer."