Rachel Lynn Messer

Rachel Lynn Messer

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 13 years

Litigation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation

823 Congress Ave Ste 704, Austin, TX

About Rachel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Litigation

15 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 13 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Inactive - Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Rachel Lynn Messer

823 Congress Ave Ste 704, Austin, TX, 78701-2563

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Rachel Lynn Messer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by charlotte | March 30, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nimble mind + compassionate heart + expertise = FANTASTIC ATTORNEY

i consulted with rachel regarding a civil defense matter which no other attorney would consider. she explained what was happening, what the next steps were, and deeply cared about what was happening to me. she possesses a lightening fast legal mind, an ability to be candid so as to set proper expecta...tions, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to see that justice is served. i cannot recommend rachel messer highly enough. she is both a fantastic lawyer and a passionate human being.

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Rachel Lynn Messer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shamika Askew-Storay

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Messer and I attended law school together in Lansing, Michigan. During that time, I had an opportunity to see her passion for the law, especially tort law. There was no doubt in my mind that she would become one of the top personal injury attorneys. She is extremely thoughtful, knowledgeable, compassionate, and honest. These attributes are vital for a personal injury attorney. I highly recommend her legal services based on my personal knowledge of her!"

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Christopher Cummings

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have never met an attorney who advocates so passionately for her clients. Rachel Messer is one of the best attorneys with whom I have worked and she is an asset to each and every one of her clients. She keeps close, personalized communication with her clients to fully understand and meet their needs. Anyone seeking legal assistance would be lucky to have Rachel Messer as their attorney. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Tony Bertolino

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly, highly endorse this lawyer. Rachel has a brilliant legal mind, yet extremely attentive and personable with her clients. She recognizes that her clients have personal problems--and not just legal problems--and she is there to help solve them."

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Matthew Stonestreet

Litigation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Messer is unrivaled in her passionate and effective representation of clients. Her results oriented approach to the law creates positive outcomes for those fortunate enough to work with her firm. I am pleased and honored to highly recommended Attorney Messer's legal services."

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Mike Davis

Personal injury lawyer

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Romy Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mallory Ellis

Family lawyer

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Andrew Davis

Unknown lawyer

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Christopher Cummings

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Stonestreet

Consumer protection lawyer

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Troy Giatras

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tony Bertolino

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Managing Partner, Cummings & Messer, Attorneys at Law

2013 - 2014

Attorney, The Law Office of Scott Ogle

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Giatras Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2012 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

2012 - 2013

American Trial Lawyers Association

2012 - 2013

West Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Pete Vasquez vs. City of Victoria, et al.

Recovery: Settled Pre-Trial, $100,000.00

Title IX

Recovery: Settled Pre-Trial, Rule 11: nondisclosure of amounts.

Raymond Bertolino vs. Louis Salas

Recovery: Settled at Policy Limits

United States vs. William Gedemerr

Disposition: Dismissal on all Counts.

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Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2006

Appalachian State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2003

West Caldwell Highschool

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2015

Press Conference Civil Rights Violation

Languages

English

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