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Bret Clyde Doyal

3.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family

2901 Bee Cave Road Box L, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

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Law Office of Bret C Doyal

2901 Bee Cave Road Box L, Austin, TX, 78746

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3.8 /5.0

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Posted by Porsha | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great attorney

I first hired a top rating family law attorneys in Austin and fired them to hire Bret Doyal. Not only did he win my custody case and great communication with me at all times. He went above and beyond on discovery which led to the other parents termination of rights. I'd highly recommend him to anyone... looking for a family attorney.

Posted by Nicole | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Totally Unprofessional

He basically was trying to hit on me the whole time he had my case. He made zero progress and was admonished by the judge, often, for his lack of preparedness. If you want to lose your case and your money - this is the man for the job.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

If you want to lose, here's your guy......

Wow. Where do I start? This guy talks a BIG talk. Put him in front of some MEDIOCRE Attorney and he folds, like a bad poker player. When I hired him, I thought he had myself and my CHILDREN's best interest at heart. Again, WOW. I have two children and my ex was able to hide assets very easily. Every ...time I challenged Mr. Doyal, all he could ever say is that my ex and his Attorney were ""liars". I guess he got bullied. Considering his retainer and price per hour, one would think he would be capable of uncovering hidden money that was mine prior to the marriage, but....no. There were no proper hearings to hold my ex accountable. In the end, I walked away with $6500, an EXTREMELY menial amount compared to what we had (from my family) -EXTREMELY! A small portion of child support & about 20k from a 401k from my ex who had been a highly successful VP of his company. The big number is on my my credit card balance, for Mr. Doyal's services and trying to support my children during the divorce. I am now living in an apartment while my ex just bought a new house, thanks to my family's generosity prior to my marriage and he also owns a fab boat. The beauty is that Bret's downfall has made me stronger than I have ever imagined I was capable. I am becoming financially capable on my own. But, Bret is not worthy of winning against Counsel wearing Dockers. Be wary. You be the judge of this big talker. His well pressed, custom suits are, more than likely the handiwork of his Judge wife. Don't be fooled. I wish he'd worn Dockers.

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Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 08/15/2024

Fully 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.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024

updated on 12/02/2024

Fully 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.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2024

updated on 06/13/2024

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Education

1996

South Texas College of Law Houston

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

Languages

Spanish

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