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Contracts and agreements Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Xavier is an extremely knowledgeable and devoted advocate for his clients. We worked with a mutual client on a difficult matter. He offered timely, wise advice that truly had the client's best interests in mind. I would certainly recommend him and plan to seek his counsel for future matters."
Business Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Medina is an outstanding attorney who is highly regarded in his profession. He always treats his clients with dignity and respect and he always provides his clients sound legal advice, even if it is something the client does not want to hear. I endorse this attorney."
Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Xavier represented a witness in a jury trial of mine, and he was so together and calm throughout. Also, he is my go-to when I have ethics qs, super-intelligent answers always. And just... warm. He is one of the warmest lawyers I have ever met. Great lawyer, great guy."
Business Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Xavier. He is located in the Austin, TX area and is a great attorney. I have known Xavier for over 10 years. He is professional, results oriented, and client focused. His work product, knowledge, and attention to detail is outstanding. Focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has a excellent knowledge of the law, and believes in meticulous preparation of his matters, which is evident when you discuss matters with him. When interacting or working with him, the timeliness of his responses are unparalleled. He is superb."
Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have know Xavier for over twenty years now. Xavier has a broad depth of knowledge of ethics, professional responsibility, and malpractice. He has decades of experience in corporate law, commercial law, contracts, and business law.
He served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, Commission for Lawyer Discipline, the Supreme Court’s Grievance Oversight Committee, and the Drafting Committee for the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct
He has 36 years' experience as an attorney. He is a skilled practitioner, understands client needs, knows what the issues are, and most importantly knows how to deal with the legal issues.
Xavier is a people person and gets along well with clients, other attorneys, and judges. His integrity is above reproach. I would trust him with the most important matters in my life. I would give him the keys to my house and my checkbook without hesitation. He is a wonderful human being and a great attorney!"
Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Xavier Medina is well known and respected as a lawyer both in the Austin area and throughout Texas. Although he practices in several areas, I know him best for his practice in ethics and professional responsibility. Without reservation, I would send a case to him in this area, and know it would be well handled. He is highly ethical, competent, and attentive to detail. I heartily endorse him."