Rain Levy Minns

Rain Levy Minns

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Internet ... +2 more

4412 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite 500, Austin, TX

About Rain

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Internet 20%

Criminal defense related to accusations of copyright, software piracy, cybercrime, etc.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Rain Minns Law Firm

4412 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite 500, Austin, TX, 78701

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Rain Levy Minns's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

waiting 6 months for a return of funds

I have been waiting over 6 months for Rain Minns and her team to return funds owed to me. I would not use her services again.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Avoid

Initial consult with Rain seemed great as it felt like she was actively listening. After trying to get more details in how the retainer would be used, she made an an off-hand comment about usually working with clients willing to pay more. But the way she spoke, I thought she had a winning game plan i...n mind. So despite the engagement form being vague — I signed it and wired the retainer over. Along with all the documents for the case. What I got in return was her sending a state complaint form for me to fill out, and then for her to proof-edit it. I reminded her of the resolution I was looking for, and that it seemed like the form would do the opposite. She stated she would need to review the documents again before being able to comment further, and to call back the week after. We hung up and she immediately billed for the remaining retainer balance. She never made any contact to the opposing party and I also got to deal with a nice visit from a process server. After multiple calls to no avail in the span of two weeks, her research analyst John let me know that Rain had no interest in taking my call again until the retainer trust account was replenished. I understand this is business and people need to get paid. But I also believe that good business should result in a mutually beneficial relationship, which this was NOT. I’ve used up MONEY and TIME nothing to show for it. I will now be looking for another firm that believes in earning business and producing actionable results.

Posted by Barbara | May 10, 2011 | Corporate & Incorporation

Recommendation

Rain Minns provided legal advice to help me transition my company from a for-profit corporation into a non-profit corporation. I was quite impressed with Rain’s resourcefulness and with the speed at which she works. She helped me gain insight by showing me how to access the publicly-available legal... documents of other non-profit organizations. She gathered and explained the necessary forms and requirements, prepared a detailed written outline of the steps to be taken, and advised me on matters such as forming a board of directors. The work was done attentively and with a pleasant demeanor. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best lawyer I have ever had!!!

I was attacked with a frivolous law suit and they were just trying to shake me down for some money. The Minns law firm let them have it! Not only did the case end up getting dismissed the Minns law firm got their lawyer sanctioned for unethical conduct, fined, and reprimanded. When we first got se...rved with the law suit it was one of the worst feelings I can describe. The attorney on the other side would not stop contacting me directly until they laid down the law on him. If I ever have another legal issue I would certainly use them if I can afford them. From what I understand they specialize in tax law, malpractice and a few other areas and I was lucky to have gotten them to take my case because my case was not related to the area of law they specialize in. They treated me like family!

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Rain Levy Minns's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendy Whitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Rain since we attended Cornell Law School. She is a brilliant, thorough and caring attorney. Her knowledge and understanding of Texas criminal defense law is unsurpassed. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs post conviction relief in Texas."

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Cynthia Grossman

Litigation lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have full confidence referring clients to Rain for tax litigation issues. She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and has a unique background that lends an additional layer of expertise to her practice."

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David Weiner

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendy Whitt

Immigration lawyer

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Ashley Arnett

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer

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Michael Minns

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer

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Milton Hammond

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Cornell Alumni Achievement Award, Cornell Law School

N/A

Cali Award in American Indian Law, Cornell Law School

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Cali Award for Judicial Externship, Cornell Law School

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Stacy Coverdale Memorial Award for Academic Excellence, Dartmouth College

Work Experience

2011 - Present

principal, Rain Minns Law Firm

2007 - 2011

Partner, Michael Louis Minns, PLC

2004 - 2007

Associate, Bickel & Brewer

2002 - 2004

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Elder Law & Public Health Division

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk to Judge George P. Kazen, U.S. District Court (SDTX)

2000 - 2000

Summer Associate, Holland & Knight

1999 - 1999

Extern, U.S. District Court (N.D.N.Y.)

1999 - 1999

Summer Associate, Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Justice

1997 - 1998

Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, Joseph J. Blake & Associates

1996 - 1996

Intern, D.C. Federal Circuit Executive's Office

1995 - 1995

Intern, United States Trade Representative, General Counsel's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

White Collar Crime Committee

2011 - Present

Texas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Vice Chair--Seminars/CLE Topics Identification Committee

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Indigent Defense Committee

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Cornell International Law Journal

Board of Editors

Sample of Legal Cases

Kirkland v. Martin, Cause No. 206-56213 (113th Dist. Ct., Harris County 2009)

jury awarded $150,000 to Minns' client

U.S. v. James and Pamela Moran, Cause No. 2:02-cr-00423-JCC (W.D. Washington 2007)

64 counts--all NOT guilty

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation v. Shanghai Zhonglu Industrial Co. Ltd. HCCT 66/2007

award for Minns' client

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Education

2001

Cornell University

J.D.

1997

Dartmouth College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Parent Presentations

The Trial of Barbie

Publications

2011

The Champion magazine Mitigation Videos (title TBD)

2006

The Young Lawyer (ABA) Handling Experts

2002

Journal of Law and Politics Food Fights: Redefining the Current Boundaries of the Government's Positive Obligation to Provide Halal

2001

Georgetown Immigration Law Journal Registry Systems for Foreign and Domestic Farmworkers in the United States: Theory vs. Reality

2001

Immigration Law & Procedure Updated sec. 20.09 on H2-A Visas in Gordon, Mailman & Yale-Loehr

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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