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Shane Michael Boasberg
About Shane
Biography
Mr. Boasberg was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and moved to the Lone Star State to attend The University of Texas in Austin, TX. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Government and Business from the University of Texas; Shane attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX. While attending South Texas College of Law in Houston, Shane worked as a law clerk for the prestigious law firm of Gallagher, Lewis, Downey, and Kim. During this time, he gained experience in legal and appellate research and writing and trial preparation working one of the largest settlements recorded in United States jurisprudence history.
Mr. Boasberg graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2002 and began his legal career at Heard, Robins, Cloud, Lubel, and Greenwood LLP in Houston. In 2004, Shane moved back to Austin, TX to serve as General Counsel to the Honorable Senator Mario Gallegos in the Texas Senate. Following his time with Senator Gallegos, Shane worked for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott where he worked on a wide variety of legal and political issues related to transportation and eminent domain While working for the OAG-Texas, Shane served as the Legislative Liaison between the Texas Attorney General-Transportation Division and the Texas Legislature.
Following his tenure with the legislature and the OAG-Texas, Mr. Boasberg reentered private-practice in 2010 and opened his law firm in Austin, TX with a satellite office in Houston, TX. He has handled almost every type of civil case at some point during his career. Shane is actively engaged with the community is a member of Texas State Bar, Austin Bar Association, and the Capitol Area Trial Lawyers Association. He was also selected to Texas Monthly’s list “Rising Stars” for 2012, 2014 - 2016. Only 2.5% of eligible Texas attorneys are chosen by Super Lawyer based on nominations from their peers. His dedication to advocating for his clients and the consistent ability to deliver desired results has earned him the reputation of being a trustworthy advocate who will provide quality legal services.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-425 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Shane M. Boasberg
1204 San Antonio St., Suite 201, Austin, TX, 78701
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Shane Michael Boasberg's Reviews
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Posted by Stephanie | March 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Choose Shane!
I had the pleasure of working with Shane Boasberg for 19 months on a Family Law case centered on my divorce agreement to sell my jointly-owned house. We won!! Shane's experience, professionalism, and work quality were 100% on display when we arrived at court against the opposing counsel. He had a hug...
Posted by Tonia | December 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney in Austin
Best Attorney hands down in Austin! Attorney Shane helped me win the case! Attorney Shane remains prompt and detail-oriented. I believe Attorney Shane truly cares about his clients.
Shane Boasberg
Replied last January 9, 2020Thanks so much!!! You were a pleasure to assist.
Posted by Carly | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Shane Wins
Shane came recommended by a friend, and was absolutely amazing to work with. I needed legal help with an eviction for a nightmare tenant, and Shane went above and beyond preparing an air-tight case. Although evictions are not the type of law he normally deals with, he learned everything about it quic...
Shane Boasberg
Replied last January 9, 2020Thanks so much for the kind words!
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable
Shane contacted me almost immediately after I entered my information and questions online. He was extremely helpful and compassionate with my situation. I was not looking for a settlement, but for answers. He listened well and provided as many answers as possible in this situation. He took the in...
Posted by JuanCarlos | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The One
I went through 3 attorneys which where unsuccessful & stressful..Until I met & hired " Mr. Shane Boasberg!" The other party had a private good attorney which leaves me to believe why perhaps the previous 3 failed. Shane Boasberg accepted my case late in the process & took on the wrath of the other a...
Shane Michael Boasberg's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Shane is an experienced, accomplished, and outstanding lawyer who zealously represents his clients and puts their interests above all else. Shane's ethical approach and ability to see and understand the human side of his clients' problems enables him to provide excellent legal services. I would not hesitate to hire Shane if I or my family suffered an injury because of the negligence of another person."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019
updated on 01/24/2020Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Shane M. Boasberg, PC
Associations
2008 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
LBJ Future Forum
2008 - Present
Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC)
1999 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Sample of Legal Cases
CCE vs. TxDOT (Texas Dept. of Transportation)
Take-Nothing Judgment against Plaintiff
Education
2002
South Texas College of Law
1999
University of Texas System, Austin
Liberal Arts
Publications
2016
Texas Monthly
Rising Star
2015
Texas Monthly
Rising Star
2014
Texas Monthly
Rising Star
2012
Texas Monthly
Rising Star
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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