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Brad has garnered a reputation as a skilled and accomplished advocate that has demonstrated his commitment to working to resolve cases by agreement, when possible, and effectively and aggressively representing clients in bench or jury trials when necessary.
Brad has received an AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell indicating the highest possible achievement in both legal ability and ethical standards for the last ten years, including the Judicial Edition for several years, including 2022, that reflects the anonymous opinions of Judges.
U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly recognized Brad in Best Lawyers and Coldwell | Bowes, LLP as a Tier 1 Metro Family Law Firm, both most recently in 2022.
Brad has been recognized as aTexas Super Lawyer each year since 2013 and by Texas Monthly repeatedly as among the Top 50 Attorneys in Central/West Texas.
Brad has experience handling high net worth/complex property cases and high-profile cases, including celebrity representation, that may involve submitting disputes to private judges or arbitrators, if agreed by the parties, to, in part, protect any children that may be involved as well as the parties’ privacy and financial information.
Brad also has experience handling high-conflict custody cases, including those involving child abuse resulting from parental alienation.
Brad works with his clients and, as may be needed, experts to prepare cases for resolution by agreement when possible or at trial when necessary.
Whether working with forensic accountants, tax advisors, estate planning experts re: the various instruments often involved in high net worth divorces, and/or various mental health professionals to address a myriad of issues that may be facing the parties and/or their children, Brad is prepared to help you navigate the process.
Brad’s clients appreciate his personal attention, dedication, commitment to helping them make the best decisions for their unique circumstances, and belief that litigants should aspire to work through the divorce process and any other family law matter with integrity and dignity.
Unfortunately, there are times when an opposing party will dramatize events and/or make false allegations in an effort to vilify their spouse/opposing party to try and improve their legal position. Such tactics are damaging to the parties, any children that may be involved, and causes the parties to incur attorney’s fees unnecessarily. In those situations, Brad has the experience to address and expose such maneuvers.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by Debra | May 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Brad took over my case from another attorney during a difficult time. My daughter's father (my ex-husband) did not return her after her agreed upon visit the summer of 2014. He took away her means of communicating with me and others. Over a period of days, he would set a return date, then change it. ...
Posted by Lisa | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
In late December 2015, Bradley Coldwell stepped in when my then attorney could not continue with my case as he was running for public office and my common-law husband of 16+ years was pulling every dirty trick he could think of to make the divorce as difficult and expensive as possible. After agreei...
Posted by Diane | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Mr. Coldwell and his firm by another attorney with whom I'd worked in the past. When I discovered infidelity and insolvency on my now-ex's behalf, Mr. Coldwell fit me in the same day for an initial consultation. He was kind, cool, collected, and very clear that he could help me. ...
Posted by Heather | May 18, 2014
It is my pleasure to write in support of Brad Coldwell and his team. I met and hired Brad during a crisis earlier this month – my husband had taken physical possession of our 18-month-old and refused to return her days later. As we worked towards a Temporary Orders Hearing, I was impressed with Brad...
Posted by Mark | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
If you can afford him and your child is a drug addicted child abandoning wreck Brad will sell his soul like a good lawyer and will fight for their rights to continue to traumatize your grand child Go on you Brad!!! I’m sure you could have been a great ambulance chaser
"Brad is a wonderful attorney. He is smart and can be aggressive when the situation calls for it. He can also bring his clients to good settlements by being prepared and giving solid advice. I have often referred cases to him because I know he gives his clients top-notch representation. I consider him to be one of the best attorneys in Austin."
"I have worked with Brad for over five years, and I cannot say enough about his character, ethics, attention to detail, hard work and commitment to obtaining the very best results for his clients. I am constantly amazed at his command in the courtroom - whether with a judge or jury, and ensuring that the fact finder has everything at his or her disposal to understand the nuances of the case in order to come to the most appropriate conclusion. Whether it be advocating for a spouse who has endured years of abuse, addressing complex property issues, or addressing a more simple child support matter, I am confident that Brad will bring the very best of who he is to the situation to achieve the very best result, whether through settlement or trial, for the client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brad is an exceptional and aggressive Family Lawyer and gets great results for his clients. He is diligent in pursuing his clients' interests. I refer family law calls to Brad."
Family lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 50 Lawyers in the Central and West Texas, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 50 Lawyers in the Central and West Texas, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007 - Present
Partner, Coldwell | Bowes, L.L.P.
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Law Office of Bradley Coldwell
1998 - 2005
Partner, Coldwell & Dow
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Law Office of Bradley Coldwell
1996 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
The Good, The Bad, and The Alienating - Parental Alienation
English