$ 300-400 per hour
also known as Akhtar Law Firm
Experienced. Aggressive. Honest. A Texas law firm for individuals and businesses. Visit for more information.
I’ve been a full-time practicing lawyer in Austin and Central Texas since 2000. I founded the Akhtar Law Firm in order to focus on doing what I love best: representing individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in Texas.
I was born in Wisconsin, and grew up in small towns in Kentucky and Kansas. I graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude (high honors), in Mathematics in 1995. I then graduated from the University of Michigan Law School (consistently ranked one of the Top 10 law schools in the country) in 1999. I’ve done legal internships in both Houston and Dallas, but ultimately settled in our state capital, the beautiful city of Austin.
I have a lovely wife and three sons, and enjoy playing competitive tennis (always looking for new practice partners), watching college basketball (lifelong Kansas Jayhawks fan), writing, participating in interfaith activities (delegate of Interfaith Action of Central Texas), and participating as a parent in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts activities.
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7500 Rialto Boulevard, Building I, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78735
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Posted by Tariq Z | November 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ali Akhtar is the best and most dedicated attorney I’ve ever known. He fights every case, mine, my friends’, and my family’s, as if it were his own. His commitment, knowledge, and passion for his clients are unmatched. As long as Ali is in my corner, I can sleep easily knowing I’m fully protected.
Posted by Rosemary | October 16, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Akhtar was very unprofessional. After consulting with him on a Thursday regarding a legal matter: he explained that I have a case he was interested in--he gave me his rates--but that he would be out of town and would email me Monday so that I could send him supporting docs, etc. He never email...
Wow. There was never an established attorney-client relationship with this person. She contacted me just prior to my leaving on a four-day family vacation. When I returned, I did have a lot of existing client messages to return, as well as one client's emergency hearing to prep for, so it was hard to get back to her messages as quickly as she wanted. For those few days of delay in getting back to her with my email address (which, honestly, is plenty easy to get right from my website), she decided to post this review on both Google and Yelp. I reached out to her by email and apologized for having to catch up on client messages as well as one emergency case, and offered to review any documents if she would send them to me. Not only did she not respond at all (the irony), but she waited a couple of hours and then copy/pasted this exact same review on my Avvo profile! Quite vindictive, to say the least. From what anyone can see of her Google/Yelp review history, she loves to plaster local businesses with 1 and 2 star reviews (hair stylists, nail salons, hotels, pizza parlors, doctors, studios, maid services, etc.). But funny enough, she purports to be the owner of her own business, Keene Home Designs (since 2020), as indicated by her email address and her LinkedIn page. What that business does, I have no idea, as it has no website, no Google page available for reviews, etc. In other words, Ms. Rosemary is ever so "Keene" to bash others' businesses, but won't let her own business be open to customer reviews... that speaks volumes.
Posted by John | August 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
When I unexpectedly found myself in desperate need of immediate legal help, I turned to Mr. Akhtar. He agreed to meet with me the following morning, and arrived fully prepared. He listened attentively and took meticulous notes regarding the many confusing aspects of my case. He asked specific questio...
Posted by Andrew | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Life can be challenging, especially in times of need. After a car accident, I was left with hundreds of questions and the sense of 'not being sure what to do'. Ali is a godsend who helped take charge on those questions. Not only is he extremely professional, he's accustomed to the fine details. 10/10...
Posted by Atif | September 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I'm a new immigrant and victim of photo troll on my website. I have no reference and this whole world of complex legislation is new for me. I was surprised by such elevated fines and relentless acculturation. I found some IP lawyers on portal justanswer who refer me to avvo.com. Here I come across...
"Ali is a very knowledgeable and honest lawyer. He was very helpful in keeping the case we worked on together on track and provided sound legal strategy."
"Ali and I had the opportunity to work in the same law firm. I found Ali to be both honest and dedicated to his clients. One outstanding trait is his organization, which allows him to effectively and efficiently handle each of his cases."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ali for six years. I can honestly say he is the best personal injury attorney I know. You will be blown away by his knowledge, compassion and work ethic. Ali is top notch in his field."
"Ali is an excellent and creative attorney, and he is a tireless advocate for his clients. I enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation in personal injury matters."
"Ali is an excellent trial attorney. His organizational skills and overall knowledge of the law made it very easy for me to work with him. Additionally, his attention to detail on the Plaintiff's side was beneficial to quickly resolving the lawsuit."
"Ali is creative and works hard on the matters that he accepts. He is extremely knowledgeable in automobile accident cases and can really move cases forward to conclusion."
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"A+" Rated Business, Better Business Bureau of Central Texas
2015
Top Attorneys in North America, Heritage Registry of Who's Who
2014
Top Executives & Professionals, Global Directory of Who's Who
1998
Associate Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
1997
Book Award, University of Michigan Law School
1995
Cum laude (high honors) graduate, University of Miami
1992
Henry King Stanford scholar, University of Miami
2014 - Present
Principal, Akhtar Law Firm
2013 - 2014
Partner, Lorenzana Law Firm, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Litigation Attorney, Robson Law Firm
2008 - 2011
Senior Associate, Patricia Brown & Associates, P.C.
2007 - 2008
Contract Attorney, Schaffer & Brustkern, L.L.P.
2004 - 2007
Senior Associate, Walker, Bright & Lewis, P.C.
2003 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, Virginia College
2003 - 2004
Attorney, John R. Salazar, P.C.
1999 - 1999
Student Attorney, Michigan Child Advocacy Law Clinic
1999 - 2002
Associate, Conley, Rose & Tayon, P.C.
1998 - 1998
Summer Associate, Haynes & Boone, LLP
2022 - Present
Lawyer Referral Service of Central TexasBoard of Trustees
2019 - Present
BNI (Business Networking International)Member
2015 - Present
Texas Legal (Legal Protection/Insurance Plan)Member Attorney
2014 - Present
Better Business Bureau of Central TexasAccredited Member
2014 - Present
State of TexasNotary Public
2008 - Present
Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (formerly Austin Area Inter-Religious Ministries)Delegate
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Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
1995
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