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Jane H. Mapes

2.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Membership Lapsed

No misconduct found

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Jane H. Mapes's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I don't recommend Jane Mapes.

I trusted Jane Mapes to guide me through my divorce with compassion and professionalism. What I experienced was the opposite. She delegated my case to her paralegal, and communication broke down completely. They were disorganized, unresponsive, and showed little concern for the outcome of my case. ... Meetings were unprepared, critical details were missed, and their lack of advocacy left me vulnerable during a difficult time. To make matters worse, I received large bills despite the poor service. My current attorney had to redo everything from scratch. When I filed a formal complaint after the firm shut down (Robinson and Henry), I received only a $1,700 “courtesy” check—no apology, no explanation. I do not recommend Jane Mapes or anyone associated with this firm. Clients deserve competent and compassionate legal support.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I was passed along to her by the firm.

Biggest Issue- won’t respond to emails and impossible to speak to. Even if you leave messages to her assistant Mary. I spoke to Mary more than Jane. My very first meeting/phone call with her she never introduced herself. She just said she works at the firm not telling me she’s my new attorney. It ...took 3 days to find out she’s my new lawyer since my last left that firm. She was also late to court. She told me to meet at a certain location at 1pm. She doesn’t arrive until 1:52 and didn’t notify me. Very sweet lady but she’s not a good lawyer. My lawyer before Cody Jordan was a lot better. He left the firm and I was passed to Jane.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Totally incompetent

DO NOT HIRE..So, so many errors made by this attorney. Her many errors have have cost me everything! She has financially handcuffed me and does not inform her clients on decisions she makes WITHOUT notification. With all your so called experience, learn to draw up a SWD!

Posted by Ericka | July 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jane was perfect!

Jane Mapes helped me with a deposition I had to attend. I was extremely nervous not knowing what I would be walking into but Jane was there every step of the way. She’s super personable, funny, understandable, and down to earth and knows her STUFF. She was always responsive in a Finley manner. We pr...epared before my deposition a couple of times, and the day of she went in represented me and was truly there every step of the way (very triggering topics were brought up during my deposition) and Jane remained calm and reassured me every step of the way that I’m doing great and to keep on going. If in the near future I need representation, I will be reaching out to Jane!

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2021 | Family

Not what I was expecting.

I was looking for a lawyer and realized she wasn’t the one as soon as she accused me of abandonment and was giving me smart like remarks and made assumptions on my case. Next.

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Jane H. Mapes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pamela Isaacson

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. I have worked on cases where Jane was representing the other party. She is well respected by judges. She presents very well in front of the court and is a wealth of information about family law."

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Rachel Ponder

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachael Rodrigues

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leon Johnson

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jane is one of the attorneys I call when I have a question about a difficult family-law case, and she always has a good answer for me."

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Kim Wyatt

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randall Turner

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jane is an excellent family lawyer."

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Clint Dupew

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cody Jordan

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jane is an excellent family law attorney, one that truly cares for her clients."

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Genevieve Barr

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Young

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely experienced!"

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Ryan Beason

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitaker Chisam

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Spychalski

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Robelen

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jane is one of the best in her field of practice with solid experience and the utmost professionalism. She works very hard to get the best results for all of his clients."

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Alex Scheer

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"A very skilled and competent attorney, with a wealth of knowledge in Family Law matters."

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Shannon Pritchard

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jane Mapes is an excellent family law attorney. She has a broad range of experience, which benefits her clients greatly."

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Jennifer Scherf

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leticia Evans

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jane is an excellent family law attorney and very highly respected by her peers."

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Scott Wert

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jane is a great attorney dedicated to her clients and client satisfaction."

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Steve Smith

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hard working and very competent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Fort Worth Magazine, Top Attorneys

Work Experience

1999 - 2016

Attorney, Bailey & Galyen Attorneys At Law

Associations

1999 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Family Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - 2014

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York, College at Oswego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

39th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, August, 2013, San Antonio, Texas Obtaining and Modifying Above Guidelines Child Support, Nunneley, Barbara D., Friedman, Diana S. and Mapes, Jane H.,

2010

33rd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, May 2010, San Antonio, Texas “Where Criminal Law and Divorce Law Collide”, Nunneley, Barbara D. and Mapes, Jane H.

Languages

English

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