John "Jack" H Modesett III

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John "Jack" H Modesett III

3.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Nursing home abuse and neglect Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Litigation

515 Congress Avenue, Suite 1650, Austin, TX

About John "Jack"

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 65%

Our firm has one of the most active nursing home abuse practices in Texas. I have tried almost 100 nursing home cases to verdict in 15 different Texas counties.

35 years | 1,000 cases

65%
Medical Malpractice 25%

Modesett Williams has tried medical malpractice cases all over Texas. My 2010 verdict in Victoria, County was the largest in Texas that year.

35 years | 200 cases

25%
Litigation 10%

Modesett Williams also tries all types of business cases. Walter's docket focuses on these cases and I assist him in his cases, like he does with me.

37 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

35%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Modesett Williams PLLC

515 Congress Avenue, Suite 1650, Austin, TX, 78701

jmodesettlaw.com/

John "Jack" H Modesett III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Lisa J. | November 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HE got the job done!

Jack and his staff were superb! I am not a direct family member but I was at the consultation for moral support to my grieving family after having lost their father, my uncle. Jack took the case and resolved it with a great outcome. He advised that it would not be an easy case but his experts, they w...ere able to sue the nursing home and make them accountable.

Posted by Kyle | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Former client (Kyle Sanders)

I hired Jack to deal with a nursing home case involving my grandmother and cannot say enough about his professionalism and service. Not only was he able to provide an invaluable wealth of information, he was able to handle the the delicate subject matter and provide my family with comfort and closure..., something I will forever be in his debt for.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do NOT use this attorney

I hired Jack back in 2020 to work on a wrongful death claim. I just received a letter in the mail that he dropped my case. No explanation. Nothing. His assistant talked to me probably 4 times. I talked to Jack twice. I have three months before this case can never be tried. Come to find out Jack nev...er filed anything or did anything on this case. This is just wrong. All he did was waste a year and a half.

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John "Jack" H Modesett III's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Catazaro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jack is a wonderful attorney and always has the right legal answer."

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Paul Swacina

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Williams

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jack is a highly skilled and knowledgeable litigator who well respected by his peers in the community. I highly recommend Jack."

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Walter Williams

Business lawyer

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John Thomas

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Sample of Legal Cases

Molder v. Detar Hospital

Plaintiff $4,000,000

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Education

N/A

University of Texas System, Austin

Languages

English

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