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Shane Michael Boasberg
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Biography
Shane M. Boasberg represents Austin families and injury victims as the founding attorney of SMB Law, PC, which he opened in 2010 one block from the Travis County Courthouse in downtown Austin. Licensed in Texas since 2003, he handles divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, protective orders, and modifications, along with car, truck, and motorcycle accident and wrongful death cases on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis.
A New Orleans native, Shane earned degrees in Government and History from The University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. Early in his career he clerked for Gallagher, Lewis, Downey & Kim, practiced with Heard, Robins, Cloud, Lubel & Greenwood LLP, served as General Counsel to Texas State Senator Mario Gallegos, and worked in the Office of the Texas Attorney General on transportation and eminent domain matters.
Named a Texas Rising Star in 2012 and 2014-2016, Shane is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association. Clients work directly with him at every stage of their case, in English or Spanish, and every new client starts with a free consultation.
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 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
SMB Law, PC
1204 San Antonio St., Suite 201, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by Stephanie | March 03, 2020 | Hired 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 Carly | January 09, 2020 | Hired 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 09, 2020Thanks so much for the kind words!
Posted by Tonia | January 09, 2020 | Hired 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 09, 2020Thanks so much!!! You were a pleasure to assist.
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2019 | Hired 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
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
"I endorse this lawyer. Shane has an excellent reputation in the Central Texas area as an attorney you can trust."
"Shane is an amazing attorney, and a great friend to have. His strong work ethic and compassion for his clients make him standout above the rest."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shane has outstanding character and is a skilled litigator."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Shane is well recognized as a top lawyer for personal injury and civil litigation in general."
"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
2010 - Present
Attorney, SMB Law, 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
Legal Answers
Q&A
Suspect My judge met with opposing counsel privately ... I’m afraid to go to Marshal’s Office for Vid - since they all R Chummy.
09 May 2020
Q&A
Can I sue over a dog bite at work?
11 Feb 2020
Q&A
Do we need to give our dad's wife a portion of life insurance if she was named in the will but not on the policy?
15 Oct 2019