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 23 reviews | Communication Style

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 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 Sandra | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grandparents Rights!

As a grandmother I was scared to death about the long road ahead of me to get custody of my grandchild, with all the horror stories I had heard. Frank explained how things would proceed and his staff kept me informed each step of the way. Tina was extremely helpful. The total cost was reasonable base...d on the time that he and his staff spent on my case. His firm bills in only six-minute increments. The whole procedure took about five months but he was able to get me legal papers stating that my grandchild was to live with me in forty-five days from the day I hired him. I couldn't be happier about the results. I recommend his law firm to anyone I know needing legal help with a family law case.

Posted by Katrina | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dedicated and Successful!

Frank took the time to hear my concerns and understand my case. He was upfront and honest and I always knew what to expect well in advance of court. What set him apart was his main concern truly being for my children and what is in there best interest. It is so refreshing to have an attorney who genu...inely cares. I have another case coming up and needing to modify my child custody order and as soon as I contacted Frank he jumped on the ball! I can't tell you how much of a peace of mind that gave me especially when dealing with these type of circumstances which are already stressful enough. I would highly recommend Frank for divorce, child custody cases if you want someone concise and experienced.

Posted by Jason | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My son and b I couldn't be happier!!!!

I'd like to start off by saying I strongly recommend you hire Mr. Mann if you are going through the nightmare of divorce and you want/need someone on your side to help and prepare you for what's to come. 1. I am a real person(if you don't believe that feel free to look me up) 2. People watch too ...much T.V. in real life you don't just hire an attorney and a musical montage later they get everything they want. There is work to be done on both sides of the table. To begin I'd like to say that I couldn't believe(and am extremely grateful) that he took me on. It was literally my "hail mary" effort to get an attorney as it was 7 in the evening and my court date was the next morning at 8am. He personally spoke with me after hours and listened to my story(I had been trying to get an attorney with no luck due to time constraints and financial reasons), agreed to help me, and even made his first appearance in court to help me based off a phone call and my story. My X and her lawyer were trying to rush through everything so she could screw me as much as possible and we're stopped dead in their tracks thanks to him. She was going for custody, child support, and every single one of my possessions and was on the verge of getting it even though she was the one who cheated, and I was the one who always took care of my son, if it weren't for him. He helped me get ready for, and told me everything that was going to happen, when, and what I should do to prepare (homework). I'm glad to say that it all ended in mediation literally in about an hour, when they we presented what we had to the mediator, just 5 days ago in fact. I can honestly say the outcome couldn't have been any better......I now have my son (which my son is so much happier now he's with me), and all of my things. So, I can say from personal experience, LISTEN AND PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS, DO THE HOMEWORK HE GIVES YOU, AND YOU WILL GET THE BEST OUTCOME POSSIBLE. Although going through the divorce process can flat out suck, some good can still come from it. I am still in disbelief from how quickly my x (and her lawyer) folded, but when you are prepared properly good things happen. Both my son and I will always be grateful for all he did for us, and he will always be the part of our lives that brought us together. We cannot say thank you enough!!!!!

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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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