Timothy A Griswold

Timothy A Griswold

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury

4413 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 304, Austin, TX

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 55%

Divorce and custody matters often involve some of life’s most difficult transitions. At Griswold Law Firm, I provide clients with calm, clear, and strategic legal guidance through each phase of the process.

18 years

55%
Estate Planning 35%

I help individuals and families create clear, legally sound estate plans—whether through wills, trusts, or powers of attorney. My goal is to provide peace of mind, protect your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are honored with clarity and efficienc

18 years

35%
Personal Injury 10%

I represent clients in serious injury cases with a focus on fair outcomes and efficient resolution. Whether through negotiation or litigation, I build each case carefully to ensure your claim is taken seriously and your recovery is protected.

18 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 5 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2020

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Griswold Law Firm

4413 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 304, Austin, TX, 78759

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Timothy A Griswold's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Shelley | October 29, 2019

Knowledgeable, thorough, and caring

I recently contacted Tim for some advice with a potential stressful legal matter. He listened with an objective ear and provided honest feedback and guidance, looking at the issue from all angles. I appreciated his thoroughness and would recommend him to others with complete confidence. A true profes...sional.

Posted by Ying | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He is really good !!!

I felt blessed to have chosen Tim to be my divorce attorney. Knowing that I had to go through a divorce, I was very depressed and anxious at the beginning. Right after I spoke to Tim for the very first time, I felt comfortable and confident, not afraid of having to go through the process anymore. Ti...m was truly professional and knowledgeable. He was straight forward, and honest and yet compassionate, always having my best interest in mind. He always listened to me carefully and made me feel welcome every time when I talked to him with a question big or small. With his guidance and help, the entire process went very smoothly and with a very satisfactory outcome. I don't even want to imagine what it would be like if I did not go to Tim. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is going through a divorce.

Posted by Wayne | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Wayne Peng 彭文. President of USA Tai Chi Culture Association

I whole-heartedly recommend Attorney Timothy Griswold who works in the California Bay Area in Milpitas. Tim is proficient in both English and Chinese (it’s extremely difficult to find US attorneys who speak fluent Mandarin Chinese), has served in the US military almost 20 years, and is a veteran of ...Iraq. He also has a strong sense of justice and is very trustworthy. Over the course of the past several years, Tim has represented me in several commercial legal matters, business partnerships, and traffic tickets. I was very pleased with the way he handled every one of these matters.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks to Mr. Griswold for His Great Service

I went through a contested divorce, with wife falsely accused my of domestic violence. Tim has former clients who were falsely accused of domestic violence, so he knows how to defend for people who are falsely accused. Tim speaks fluent Chinese Mandarin, that facilitates communication as my spou...se speaks only Mandarin. Tim also prefers mediated divorce, the divorce cost can be reduced a lot when both parties are willing to compromise. Most of all, Tim provided me with accurate legal opinions and options, so I knew what to do with my divorce. I highly recommend Tim as he provided quality legal advises and services for my divorce.

Posted by JUDITH | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONABLE...EXCELLENT

TIM HAS THE QUALITY OF PROFESSIONALISM THAT COMES WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. HE KNOW HOW TO LISTEN, TO TAKE THE CORE OF YOUR CASE, SIMPLIFY IT, AND GET IT READY FOR ACTION. I MADE A MISTAKE AND WAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF; IT WAS HARD TO EVEN TALK ABOUT IT. WITH TIM'S EXPERTISE WE ARE FILED AND ON OUR WAY.... HE MADE ME FEEL CONFIDENT AND PROTECTED... THANKS, TIM.... JUDITH

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Timothy A Griswold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charlie Yu

Litigation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to litigate against Mr. Griswold. Mr. Griswold is a tenacious advocate who will go the extra mile on behalf of his clients. We were involved in a heavily litigated dispute, and while we did not see eye to eye on many issues, as can be expected in contentious cases, I have come to respect Mr. Griswold for his passion for the law and his strong advocacy style. You will not find someone who will work harder for his clients than Mr. Griswold."

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Jeremy Price

Litigation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Timothy is an excellent attorney that cares for and listens to his clients. I endorse Timothy."

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Ryan Malnar

Litigation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Friend

"Tim is intelligent and hard working. I've known Tim for seven years and I can also vouch for his character and integrity. He is a good man that handles issues with wisdom. He strives for excellence and is someone you can trust with your legal needs."

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James Newell

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Downey

General practice lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked closely with Tim Griswold for approximately two years. He demonstrated outstanding energy, competence, and compassion. You can trust this man to handle your legal issues and to keep you informed. Chinese and Japanese language skills are a big plus for some clients. Hated to see him leave our firm, but I knew he would perfectly positioned to succeed running his own law firm!"

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Garry Barbadillo

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim immediately impressed me with his well-rounded background, which allows him to easily relate to clients from all walks of life. He is also incredibly hard working, pays meticulous attention to detail, and is quickly able to get to the key issues of the cases he handles. These traits, coupled with his honest character and his sincere desire to help clients, makes him a very effective attorney who I unreservedly endorse!"

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Rajeev Madnawat

General practice lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Griswold is one of the most talented attorneys I have met in my professional life. He is capable of getting to the core issues and provide the best legal solution. His professional and educational background is very impressive and he is very articulative. If I ever need an attorney for myself, he will be the one."

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Andrew Nyombi

Child custody lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding lawyer who is very highly respected in the community."

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Gerhard Stuebben

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charlie Yu

Litigation lawyer

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Jeremy Price

Estate planning lawyer

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Ryan Malnar

Personal injury lawyer

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Rajeev Madnawat

Personal injury lawyer

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Catherine Forbes

Family lawyer

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Garry Barbadillo

Family lawyer

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Bing Rui

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Andrew Nyombi

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Field Grade Officer of the Quarter US Air Force AFLOA/JACE & JAC, US Air Force

2008

Cum Laude, UIUC, College of Law

2004

Full-tuition Lincoln Scholarship, UIUC, College of Law

1998

Provost's Award, Defense Language Institute

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Griswold Law Firm

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Active-Duty U.S. Air Force Jag Corps

2008 - 2008

Extern, Securities & Exchange Commission

Associations

2015 - Present

International Wushu Sanshou Dao Assocation

Legal Consultant

2000 - Present

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Assault

Case settled for undisclosed amount.

Nine-Year Divorce

Although much of the property was gone at that point, the client got as favorable ruling as possible due to convincing the judge of the spouse's breaches of fiduciary duty.

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Education

2008

Univ Of Illinois Col

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Utah State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1998

Defense Language Institute

Associate's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2018

2012

Environmental Law Update Course

Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan,

2010

Northwest Annual Regional Conference Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Publications

2022

USA Tai Chi Culture Association Mastering Oneself Through Zhao Bao Tai Chi

2022

2022

www.griswoldlawfirm.com How to Avoid Getting a Divorce

2018

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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