team-member

Mark Caldwell

Dallas, TX

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Probate

Language

English

About

Ellen’s practice focuses in the areas of probate, trusts, and guardianship disputes. She also handles routine estate and guardianship administrations. Ellen enjoys reviewing documents and gathering important facts to isolate and obtain key evidence, which she uses to persuasively present her clients’ cases.  Ellen believes with diligent preparation, even the most difficult probate disputes can be resolved in a cost efficient and fair manner.  She enjoys the opportunity that probate law provides to work closely with her clients and to seek creative solutions to important problems.  Ellen is active with the Dallas Volunteer Attorney program and believes it is important to give back to the community through pro bonowork.Representative ExperiencePublic Speaking & PublicationsCommunity and Bar Association InvolvementEducation

Practices Areas

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Camp, PLLC4851 LBJ FreewaySuite 601Dallas, TX, 75244-6004

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.

Michele
June 18, 2015

I had retained Ellen Bennett as my attorney for my will a few years back. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was unable to travel to her office and was required to find someone closer to my residence. Her legal assistant Lisa Hagar was the most helpful person I have known. She went above and beyond to help me with my needs. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.

Laura
July 28, 2019

Ellen never took any action toward resolution . Her philosophical approach did nothing to resolve my case. I called for an update and Ellen was at a conference on how to take a deposition....really, instead of working on my case she is "learning how to take a deposition?" Communication was poor and the only time I received any communication was an invoice which usually had double billing, one for her work or philosophies and her mentor or a Christmas card which did nothing toward case resolution . I had to bring the double billing to the attention of Burdette and Rice in order to receive restitution. She and her mentor" could not wrap their heads around an accounting" but they had no issue double billing. It is her job to "get her head around the accounting". When I asked for an update on a promised letter from her, she had forgotten and said I was now on her radar....but every month when she prepares her bill.....I AM ON HER RADAR. Money driven not results driven. I hired an accomplished Austin, Tx Litigator who immediately hired a forensic accountant to dissect the accounting. This attorney is aggressive and takes steps to accomplish our goal, he files motions to compel and issues subpoenas for discovery etc, He DOES something to conclude the case. Would not recommend Ellen who is notvresults driven but money driven.