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 29 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Amanda | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Hiring Frank Mann and his team was THE BEST DECISION I made!

It has been a pleasure working with Frank Mann and his team! Mr. Mann fought for me and was able to get results and fast. After working with another attorney out of state for 4+ years, my complicated child support case was transferred to Texas and I hired Frank. That was THE BEST DECISION I could hav...e made in advancing my case and recovering child support and arrearages owed to me going back more than a decade. In addition, Frank was able to negotiate my legal fees and interest owed on the arrearages which resulted in a more significant judgment than what I was initially seeking- essentially more money in my pocket to take care of our child. Frank and his team leave NOTHING ON THE TABLE and fought for my daughter and I every step of the way. They are experts in family law who get started immediately once hired and get you results effectively and efficiently. I was proud to be in court alongside Frank and I could see that he was clearly the power-player during the discussions with opposing counsel. I could see the opposing counsel was intimidated and out of their league in dealing with Frank. I loved it and took satisfaction in knowing I had hired THE BEST. There are lawyers and then there are LAWYERS- Frank is the latter and you can't afford NOT to have him on your case. In the end, I was so pleased with the service I received from Mr. Mann and his team that I actually sent a large fresh fruit arrangement in gratitude. This is how it should be. Frank and his team are rock stars!

Posted by CHERYL | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Inadequate Lawyer---Frank Mann--HE IS NOT EVEN A 1 STAR--0 STAR

DO NOT!!!!! DO NOT!!! hire this JOKE of a lawyer!!!! When he has you come in for a 30 minute free consult, he will tell you that there is a 95% chance of winning your case. You trust this and then you give him your retainer fee---$5000.00. He represented us in a chld custody case last year. AFT...ER he deposited our $5000.00 into his account, he became EXTREMELY arrogant and seemed inconvenienced when he had to spend 3 hours at mediation session...which was required by the court. When my husband expressed to him that he didn't feel that Mr. Mann was doing enough at remediation to help our case, he said "Well, I think maybe you should find another attorney." We were already $7000.00 into it, which he WOULD NOT REFUND. After about 7 months, we finally got to court. Mr. Mann was EXTREMELY unprepared. He couldn't remember our son's name or his age!! He was SO EMBARRASSING in court in front of the Judge and opposing attorney. He acted as though he had NEVER been in this situation!! He was called down by the Judge for being inapproprriate in his line of questioning. He was a TOTAL EMBARRASSMENT!!! He NEVER asked a question that wasn't "sustained" by the Judge upon request by the opposing attorney. In the end, we lost custody of a very simple case. It cost us approximately $13,000.00!!! The ONLY thing he was effecient at was to meet us before every court hearing and sign off on his list of ADDiTIONAL fees we would pay to him. And by the way...if you can't pay his total attorney fees at that time, he demands that you set up an auto-draft on your bank account or credit card every two weeks until he is paid. AND he requires that you put your vehicle up for reposesion if your account does not pay him!!! He never did his homework on our case....he could have cared LESS about our son and his situation. We were actually afraid that he might have a heart attack when he was in court with his heavy breathing and total anxiety. Again.....DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY!!!!! [info withheld]

Posted by Terri M. (From GEORGIA) | December 09, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

UNETHICAL!!!!

Mr. Mann "handled" a case fo us that took several years of nothing. Every discovery made was made by me through google searches, yet, he continued to charge us for work he failed to complete. He would not give us an itemized list of charges when we requested, first stating they were destroyed someh...ow, then later stating that we had used up all the retention funds. He filed paperwork to change counsel and gave us ONE DAY notice, realizing that we lived in another state. The only reason I am giving him any stars is because the site will not allow you proceed without at least picking one.

Frank Mann

Replied last December 09, 2017

I am sorry that you were not happy with my firm's services. I provide itemized invoice for my clients that justify the time we spend on a client's case. Proper legal notice is given if I withdraw from your case or if there is a change in counsel and one day is not proper notice. The Judge will not allow it. I disagree with your allegations and if I knew your first and last name I could research your file and respond further. You have made statement against me and my firm that are considered defamation under the laws of the State of Texas.

Posted by Amanda | December 09, 2017 | Child Custody

DONT HIRE THEM

I hired frank Mann because they told me my case would be easy to win they told me over and over they have never lost a case with a month we trying to get her child back. But not we're they wrong I sent so many emails and so many phone calls try always went unanswered at every court date it was the so...mething Jessica didn't care and you could tell each time by her actions and how quickly she left after our case was unsigned or reset cause she had to hurry to another case or just was ready to leave and not deal with my case. I can't believe I spent so much time and money in this crappy what they call "law firm" they all are no good and helped me not a single bit when it was my final trial day not even a week ago they just wanted to let me deal with losing my son for the next two years. I now had no choice cause they never stood up for me or let me speak my mind and let the court know the tut try just expected me to let my ex tell his lies and let the judges believe all he said.. Now I'm fuked for the next two years without my son I for recommend this "firm" at all what so ever for anyone they all suck and are all cocky and don't care about anything but money!!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!

Frank Mann

Replied last December 09, 2017

I am sorry that you were not happy with the results. No attorney can make promises or guarantee results. Family law cases can be very complicated. I do not every tell a client I can win there case. I give them an educated prediction based on my experience but I can never predict with complete certainty what a Judge will do after hearing the facts. I wish you would have contacted me by email with any communication problems your were having. My email is stated in the Employment Agreement. Since you have not provided your full name I cannot research your file and respond any further.

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.

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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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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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