Frank E. Mann III

Frank E. Mann III

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 41 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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Frank E. Mann III's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 33 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

Please stay away. They are just interested in taking your money and not earning it.

I wasted 6 thousand dollars on this attorney and they never even bothered to learn the background of my case. They showed up to court 3 times from so many resets and eacn and every time I had to go over with them on what my case was about. It was a huge embarrasment. They lost the case and even my ex...-wife made fun of me afterwards of what a lousy attorney I had hired. I could have represented myself better. They are only interested in taking your money and he tries to make you feel good about his representation by telling you that he knows the judge. Seriously???

Frank Mann

Replied last December 09, 2017

I am sorry you feel that way. Family law cases are very emotional and sometimes are very complicated. I work hard to get the best results possible in every case but the final determination is not made by me. It is made by my client and the other party or the judge. I know all of the judges because I am been practicing law for over thirty years. I do not determine the facts of each case and I do not decide the final outcome. That is the judge's decision. I am sorry you were not happy with the results. You are always able to hire another attorney or represent yourself. Because our wrote this review without identifying yourself, I am not able to research your file and respond further.

Posted by Tim | December 09, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

NOT ANY HELP!!

So we met with Franks paralegal and of course she told us all the right things to get our money.Here we are 3,500 dollars latter and have yet to met our own attorney. We have a geo restriction case and are trying to admend the divorce decree. Here are just a few things to expect if you hire this law ...firm. First don't expect a return phone call from anyone. Don't expect them to even spell their own clients names right on court documents. Don't expect respect or kindness. Don't expect them to call and tell you a court date was canceled. I guess they figured we would know when no ones attorney showed up. Here is what you can expect. Disrespect, unprofessionalism, no emails returned, no phone calls returned, and DONT ever expect to met your attorney his always busy. Might as well throw 3,500 out the widow of you hire these guys!

Frank Mann

Replied last December 09, 2017

I am sorry you did not feel like you did not get the communication that you wanted. Communication with my clients is very important to me. It is clearly stated in my Employment Agreement, that you get a copy of, that you may email me if you have any problems with communicating with my firm or if you have any problems at all that my paralegal cannot resolve. My email is provided in the Employment Agreement between you and my firm. Geographical restrictions are extremely difficult to change and in very rare circumstances are they granted. Since your review does not list your last name I cannot research your file to respond further.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible

I hired Mr. Mann a few years ago. I never got to speak with him or any other attorney at any point during my case - only his parallegals. They were disorganized and rarely returned phone calls or emails. He was unprepared for court and I fired him (my only interaction with him). I was left to negotia...te on my own with my ex wife's attorney who screwed me royally. When I told him I was considering filing a complaint with the bar association, he gave me a refund. If you look at all of his earlier reviews they are mostly negative. He later seems to start making a concerted and calculated effort to acquire positive reviews to bury all of the bad ones.

Frank Mann

Replied last December 09, 2017

Communicating with my clients is my main priority. I apologize to you for you not getting the communication that you wanted. In the employment agreement that you signed and were given a copy, it clearly states that you may contact me at anytime at my email to request a telephone appointment or an in office appointment with me. I am sorry you did not take advantage of that. Every client has an assigned paralegal who is very capable of answering most questions that you may have. Since you are posting this as anonymous I am not able to review your file to respond further.

Posted by John | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

Frank Mann and his team went way above and beyond my wildest expectations. He was available and direct in answering all of my questions and then some. Furthermore he stuck by me in a difficult time, reassuring me with sound advise, and never gave up or quit in the midst of a very complicated divorc...e.

Posted by Shalonda | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Choice

I was able to finalize my contested divorce in record time! I received solid, straight forward advice and professional representation. I couldn't be happier!

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Frank E. Mann III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kunal Patel

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a hard-worker and zealous advocate. He would be the kind of divorce lawyer you'd want on your side."

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Jessica Cartwright

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on several family law cases and am impressed with his depth of knowledge in family law and his skilled and zealous advocacy for his clients."

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Jane Joseph

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank Mann and I have worked together many times. He is responsible and efficient and a pleasure to know and to work with"

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Finis Cowan

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Frank Mann. He has a special way with people that makes him stand out among family law specialists."

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Benjamin Sanchez

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a well-known family attorney, experienced in all family litigation matters such as separation, divorce, custody, and child support. Frank knows the ins-and-outs of the local family courts and preferences of the judges. I endorse Frank for his expertise in family law."

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Scott Boates

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We've worked together on several cases. I'm always impressed with his thoughtful and careful preparation. His years of experience and knowledge of the local Family Law community are invaluable. I've even requested Frank's counsel on my personal Family Law issues. I'm glad to endorse Frank Mann as a thoughtful and conscientious member of the Family Law bar."

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Matthew Muller

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank and I have worked together on matters at Court. I admire his strength, good judgment and persistence in pursuing client litigation goals. He is a friend, and I endorse him both personally and professionally."

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Fran Brochstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently did a divorce mediation for Mr. Mann. He came well prepared and was a strong advocate for his client. It was a difficult mediation and we resolved it due in large part to the hard work and advocacy skills of both attorneys."

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Leslie Garcia

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2015

updated on 05/16/2016

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.

Frank’s comment:

“This public reprimand involved an issue with Mr. Mann's paralegal. Mr. Mann instructed his paralegal to file a Motion to Mediate for a client, but she did not timely comply with Mr. Mann's instructions which caused an unnecessary delay for the client. Mr. Mann took prompt action against the paralegal by a reprimand and dismissal from employment. Mr. Mann accepted a public reprimand in this situation because he took responsibility for his paralegal's failure to act.”

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 1990

updated on 01/23/2019

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.

Honors

1983

Finalist in Fisher Gallagher Mock Trial Competition, South Texas College of Law

1982

Meritorious Service to the Law School and Legal Profession, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

1982 - 1983

Law Clerk, Vinson & Elkins

Associations

2000 - Present

State Bar College

Member

2000 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1984 - Present

Texas State Bar Association- Familly Law Section

Member

1984 - Present

South Texas College of Law Alumni Association

Member

1995 - 2016

Houston Bar Association- Family Law Section

Member

1983 - 1984

South Texas College Of Law Board of Advocates

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of Jordan Bleimeyer

Father's rights terminated

In the Interest of Tevor and Tyler Araguz

Successful

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Education

1983

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Texas A&M University

B.B.A

1980

University of London

none

Languages

English

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