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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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Anderson Law, P.C.
401 Congress Aveune, Suite 1540, Austin, TX, 78701
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Rita Hecker Anderson's Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Justice for the the Wilson children | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
All talk
Seem to have the right idea “I’m a winner, I like to win” But after 13 months of being in my corner boom 20 before jury trial , says to me ,” I have to sub a new lawyer it’s not you it’s for personal reasons. Don’t be made at me “. Says to judge, “ it’s a conflict of interest I can no longer repr...
Posted by Katherine | March 03, 2013 | Family
Strong Minded and Super Family Oriented
I highly recommend Rita.....she helped this grandmother (Momo) of four precious children, to remain in their lives while helping their parents get on the right track. She knows CPS law backwards and forwards and fought for me tooth and nail. She has a lot of life experience and she really helped me...
Posted by Rose | January 21, 2011
Dedicated and Compassionate - Goes above and beyond.
Ms. Anderson was my son's attorney. She is a compassionate, insightful, and proficient attorney. She really cares about people and goes above and beyond for her clients. She gets the job done and tells it like it is. She is the kind of attorney I would want to represent me.
Posted by Karen | December 16, 2010 | Family
Excellent litigator
MS. HECKER ANDERSON REALLY WORKS WELL FOR HER CLIENTS. IN MY EXPERIENCE SHE IS VERY UP TO DATE ON THE LAW AND SHE OVER-PREPARES FOR TRIAL. I RECOMMEND HER FOR SOMEONE SEEKING A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY WHO GIVES 110%.
Posted by Erica | December 13, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Compassionate
For those who are looking for a divorce attorney Rita Anderson is an awesome attorney. You would want her to represent you, she will get the job done to help you settle your case. She listens and has the understanding as well as giving you legal advise to help you make decisions through out your case...
Rita Hecker Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is an honor to endorse this lawyer. Rita is a former business partner and a skilled and experienced attorney. She always goes above and beyond for her clients, and is admired and respected throughout the legal community. She is dedicated, and consistently achieves great outcomes for her clients. Additionally, she selflessly lends her own expertise in the mentoring of younger attorneys in her field. Truly a pleasure to work with."
"Rita Hecker Anderson is one of my favorite attorneys to work with. She is tough but professional. I never doubt that she is going to be a realistic advocate for her clients. When I have tough questions about the law or strategy, she is one of the first attorneys I turn to. If a friend or family member were in need, I would absolutely send them to Rita."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rita really cares about her clients and is very well respected around the courthouse. She has a great understanding of the law and works hard to fight for her clients. She is a strong advocate who conducts herself with the utmost professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hecker Anderson and I worked together on several occasions over the past four years. I am always impressed with the high level of advocacy she provides to her clients and her collaborative approach in reaching resolution to highly contested matters."
"Rita is a intelligent and insightful attorney that has a tremendous dedication to her clients. I have worked with her before on several matters and seen her zealous and tireless representation in action. She is not afraid of a courtroom and make for a considerable adversary."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hecker Anderson is a knowledgeable, dedicated professional. She is a supreme advocate for her clients and I have consistently seen her go the extra mile for them. I would refer any prospective client to her."
"Rita is an exceptional attorney. She goes above and beyond to make sure her client's are fairly represented. She is a very strong advocate in the courtroom, and is very well respected by the other attorneys, as well as judges in the courthouse."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have been opposing counsel to Rita on a couple of tricky family law matters, and she has always been extremely professional and cooperative even when things got tricky."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Feb 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Very talented, bright and conscientious."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rita Hecker-Anderson is a lawyer dedicated to her clients and their needs. She is zealous worker on any project she undertakes. Through our work together, I have learned that she is a woman of her word and is reliable. She fights for what she believes is right and maintains the highest standards of ethics and professionalism at the same time."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Scholorship ABA National Conference on Children and the Law, The Supreme Court of Texas Children's Commission
2009
Private Attorney Involvement Award, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid
2008
Private Attorney Involvemnt Award, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid
2000
Dean's Leadership Award, St. Mary's University School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Anderson Law, P.C.
2003 - 2007
Legal Consultant and Expert Witness, RHA, ESQ.
2002 - 2003
Litigation Associate Attorney, Gostomski & Hecker, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
CAFA Board of DirectorsMentor Chair
2014 - Present
Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission fon Children, Youth and FamiliesLegal Representation Workgroup Member
2013 - Present
Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and FamiliesParent Resource Workgroup Member
2009 - Present
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Texas State Bar CollegeAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Austin Bar Association, CAFA SectionAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Austin Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2002 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
2002 - 2007
San Antonio Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Education
2002
1997
B.A. - Certificate in Latin American and Carribean Studies
Speaking Engagements
2014
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Languages
English
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Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Cps removed my children due to neglectful supervision.
24 Feb 2014
I have recently found out that I have an RTB in a CPS record in a CPS investigation involving my x wife. Can it be removed?
10 Feb 2014
CPS was called by my neighbor making all sorts of false allegations from abuse to drugs. Can I refuse a drug test?
16 Jun 2013