Catherine Jean Baron

Catherine Jean Baron

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family

600 W. 13th Street, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Catherine Baron Law

600 W. 13th Street, Austin, TX, 78702

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Catherine Jean Baron's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by MONICA | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

ASTOUNDING LAWYER

I had a very complicated divorce case. I have been fighting my ex-husband for about 9 years to get what was granted to me in my divorce decree. He made the impossible to leave me without anything. After so many years trying to solve the issue in a good manner and getting a good affordable lawyer ...which was impossible; I found Catherine. She took me under her wing and offered me the help I had been looking for so many years. Although the case was very complex due to the location of the assets which were overseas, and berries of the language, that still didn't intimidate Catherine and she pleasantly took the challenge. We fought this for around one year and a half and even my ex-husband tried to persuade Catherine to leave my case, she stood with me no matter what. We ended up going to trial after using all the tools and resources to end this issue in the most civilized manner but my ex wanted revenge at all cost. The trial was incredible because after an exhausting 6 hours in court we got the results we wanted or even more than I was expecting. Catherine fought like a lioness for my case and destroyed completely my ex arguments. Catherine has 6 years of experience and the most incredible thing is that she bit up with no consideration a 35 year of experience lawyer and make her look like nothing. I was very impressed with her outstanding performance. Sometimes you think getting a very experienced lawyer is going to get you to win but not in all cases and neither this one. Her professionalism and the respect of the rule of law took her to great success. She is very honest and makes very clear which ones are your options and possible outcomes. Catherine is compassioned and conveys emotional response whereby one perceives another's problem and authentically, genuinely wants to help resolve the problem. She likes to put into practice her knowledge and abilities with assertiveness, not aggressiveness in a clear, concise, and logical manner. But when she needs to imply some of that aggressiveness which at some point it's important in the courtroom, she will go for it without hesitation achieving the desired results. She possesses good oral communication skills that help her communicate persuasively effective with convincing arguments to judges. She has an impressive high intelligence, strong analytical advocacy skills, an ability to communicate effectively structuring and evaluating arguments to persuade. She holds the ability to listen and respond and timely manner. I'm really grateful to God because first, he was present in all this and sent me an angel to fight for me and he didn't let me down for sure. I highly and with no hesitation will recommend Catherine and I'm pretty sure she is going to achieve more success with the years to come. I won more than a lawyer, I won a friend.

Posted by Tara | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely professional, quick and a pleasure to work with.

I highly recommend Catherine! With all the emotions that were involved in my divorce, having her behind me made it smooth and bearable! She is very compassionate, honest, and seriously easy to talk to. Catherine made things move quickly, and took the time to explain everything without making me feel ...uneducated. I have heard of nightmare stories from friends that had gone through a divorce, and I can say I cannot be happier that Catherine made it as painless as it could be. No hidden fees, no intimidation tactics, immediate replies, and she actually listens to you and your needs. I know it would have been much uglier without her help. I cannot thank her enough, and I recommend her to everyone that wants to stay sane during this process.

Posted by Christine | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Outstanding and Compassionate Lawyer

Catherine was extremely instrumental in preparing and handling my child support case, a heavy burden I was not able to handle due to my disability. I found through her that I didn't need to worry about how I was going to make things happen and Catherine did everything in a timely fashion with much c...ompassion. The gratitude I have for her work goes beyond words as she made the process and ultimate outcome very favorable for my child and I. I would recommend to anyone searching for an excellent family law attorney, at a very affordable cost, to seek Catherine's help. She is amazing and deserves this review with all her hard work!!!

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Catherine Jean Baron's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Hennan

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Catherine is an extremely sharp and effective attorney. She works very diligently and gets great results for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family law litigator."

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Monica Stallings

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassie is a remarkable person and a talented lawyer. She is thoughtful, intelligent, and conscientious. I happily endorse her services!"

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Jennifer Tull

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine will give you the best bang for your buck in town for family law. She is thoughtful, careful, and compassionate. I endorse her without reservation."

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Kevin Weber

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can't say enough good things about Cassie. She is brilliant, passionate, and one of the fiercest advocates I know. If you're looking for an attorney that generally cares about her clients, you won't find a better."

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Kristiana Butler

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is a smart and dedicated attorney. As a former colleague, I've seen Catherine walk clients through incredibly difficult situations with compassion. She is a friendly and competent guide during stressful family litigation."

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John Hennan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Member of the Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2016

Judge Covington Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

2015

Member of the Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Catherine Baron Law PLLC

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Weinman & Associates

2014 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Rivers McNamara

Associations

2019 - Present

Austin Bar Association Pro Bono Committee

Vice Chair

2016 - Present

Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation

Board Member - Secretary

2014 - Present

Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Austin Bar Association Pro Bono Committee

Board Member

2017 - 2018

Women's Racket Club

Executive Board Member

Education

2013

American University

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

Languages

English

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