Lisa Marie Bustos

Lisa Marie Bustos

4.6
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

4009 Banister Lane, Suite 420, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bustos Family Law PLLC

4009 Banister Lane, Suite 420, Austin, TX, 78704

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Lisa Marie Bustos's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michaela | July 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Questionable Ethics, Disastrous Results

I trusted Lisa Bustos with my future. You will find it evident by the end of this review that Bustos will, without hesitation, leave your life upended for a handsome profit. In fact, there is no guarantee that you will even be divorced when she is done wringing you dry. Anger and outrage are often... the driving forces behind high-conflict divorce litigation. Ms. Bustos will not exercise “client control” as she is morally and ethically bound to do, however. To the contrary, she sees dollar signs when her clients are at vicious odds with their exes. At a time when you are on your knees, Bustos will be drawing up paperwork to take out exorbitant lines of credit in your name while assuring you that your settlement will be considerable. This is a blank check for Lisa Bustos’s firm, and she and her attorneys will bill against your credit freely and recklessly. My line of credit ran over $50,000 and Lisa Bustos still had her hand out for more money, right before she directed her associate attorney to withdraw from my case on the eve of final trial. The people who should have been at my side throughout had cut and run when I needed them most. I signed a disadvantageous Mediated Settlement Agreement rather than face final trial alone. My divorce was finished by a friend to whom I also owe attorney’s fees now. The State Bar of Texas investigated Lisa Bustos for alleged professional misconduct. Bustos hired her own attorney and the investigations ended in dismissals of my grievances (the Bar’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel is not a pillar of functionality and lawyers look out for their own). In the meantime, at least two other clients of Bustos Family Law have filed for bankruptcy, or are in the process of filing.

Posted by Marc | March 9, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sharp, friendly and tough

It is difficult to be a good divorce and custody lawyer, with emotions running high and finances at issue. Lisa Bustos is a smart and tough lawyer, efficient and businesslike, but she also knows how to talk to people and explain what is happening and how to be more efficient. She also has financing ...options through a third party service if you need short term financing of your legal fees.

Posted by Thomas | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Divorce Lawyer, EVER!

Lisa is fantastic. She has done everything in her power to work on my case. She is has researched and gone above and beyond working for me and representing me. She is affordable and well worth every penny. I have experienced a poor lawyer and have heard many horror stories from friends. I am glad Lis...a is in my corner. I can't recommend her enough.

Posted by Amy | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney and colleague in my divorce financial consulting/CPA business

I am a divorce financial consultant/CPA and work with a lot of attorneys in my business. Lisa is one of my favorites - she's very smart, considerate, honest, knowledgeable, supportive, innovative, and strong. Her approach to family law is to be cooperative when the situation allows, but she is also a... fierce advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in need of a good family law attorney.

Posted by Wendi | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful lawyer!

I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a divorce lawyer or related case. She was very thorough and made sure that all my assets were protected as well as making sure the process ran smoothly. She was very personable as well and I felt that she cared about the outcome of my case on a pers...onal level.

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Lisa Marie Bustos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Nielsen

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a great advocate for her clients. She is kind, compassionate, and smart. We would recommend her services to friends and clients without hesitation!"

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John Hennan

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"There are not that many family law attorneys who are (1) calculated and assertive in a way that delivers results, and (2) professional in a way that eliminates unnecessary financial and emotional costs to their clients. Lisa is both."

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Vanessa Kemmy

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa Marie is a wonderful attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have known her for years and she is known in the community as a kind-hearted, dedicated lawyer who goes above and beyond for her clients."

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Meagan Moodie

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Friend

"Lisa is a hard-working and compassionate attorney. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she brings to her clients. Highly recommend her for any of your family law needs."

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Margaret Kercher

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is my go-to family law referral. She is an experienced attorney who understands clients’ needs and does an outstanding job representing them in their family law matters."

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M. Aquadro

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Friend

"Lisa is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. She effectively represents her clients and gets good results! I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Associations

2019 - Present

Young Women's Alliance - Austin

Member

2019 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2018 - Present

Hays County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

2018 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation - Legislative Review Committee

Member

2018 - Present

Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center

Board President

2016 - Present

Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Women's Resource Fair Board Member (2017-2018)

2012 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Education

2012

Saint Louis University School of Law

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

2009

St. Edward's University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2020

Travis County Womens Lawyers' Association Half Day CLE Ethics in Social Media Use

2019

Lifting the Veil - What to Know About Divorce Lifting the Veil - What to Know About Divorce

2019

A Safe Space to Answer Your Burning Questions About Divorce A Safe Space to Answer Your Burning Questions About Divorce

2017

St. Edward's Young Attorneys Panel

Panel Discussion on Preparing for Law School, Law School Experiences, and Practicing Law

Publications

2014

Extreme Family Law Makeover (with Michelle Lanfear and James Monnig) 2014 SA Bar Assoc. Family Law Section Recognizing Client Challenges

Languages

English

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