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9/25/20 |
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I'm writing a post and I haven't even hired the guy. His tact, mannerism and cut to the truth reminds me of my basic training drill sergeants and English professor which I admire greatly. I honestly can't wait to work with the man. He was pushy when he was seeking the facts he needed but when the meeting was over, I was happy to shake his hand.
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12/8/18 |
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I found him to be rude, whiny, and unprofessional to say the least.
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4/26/18 |
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DO NOT HIRE THIS Lawyer, he is very rude and a big liar, he charged me over $10,000 and he didn't deliver what he charged me for. all he cares about is getting your money and not the case or you, he will drag it as much as he can. its a grace to have such a person as a practicing lawyer. very disappointed.
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4/29/17 |
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Save your money on this man. He will drag out the case as long as possible to run you out of money. He was actually my ex's lawyer. After Bruce kept extending the court date, I finally had to let my attorney go, as I no longer could afford her. Ironically then, Bruce was ready for court. I won my custody case without a lawyer. He talks too much and is not truthful. And he is not as "respected" as stated.
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10/27/16 |
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If you are reading these reviews you are probably looking for a lawyer. PLEASE LISTEN UP! If you do decide to go with Bruce Baughman, I would ask that you print this review out and keep it with you until your divorce is final. I will make you this promise..if you don't fire him and you live through this HELL you will at least have this note to say well I was warned. I only rated this guy a 1 and that being the worst because they had nothing lower. Just read the rest of the reviews, he should be hospitalized and have psychological test ran. He is burnt out and will Freak you out at how he will treat you. The reviews about he knows the law, well I promise you there are many, and I mean many lawyers around Houston that "Know the law" better than him. Remember I would not have taken my time to write this review if I wasn't concerned about anyone else going through what I and many more have went through with this guy. YOU WERE WARNED.
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4/8/15 |
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This guy went to court completely unprepared each time. His office staff is equally incompetent. We'd submit responses up to 3x and they would lose it or claim it was never received. Bruce is offensive and calls you a lot of names, and that would have been ok, if he was smart enough to win your case. Waste of time and money.
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4/3/13 |
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This guy is not hired to make you feel all fuzzy inside. You hire him to do a job. He does it well. He may offend you at times, but you have to think of the reason you hired him. Bottom line, he is the HAMMER
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10/26/12 |
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I have used many lawyers over the years and Bruce Baughman has to be the worst of the worst. I honestly don't know how this guys hasn't been disbarred because of his behavior. I don't believe I have ever seen anyone yell more in my life. It doesn't matter where you are, in court, in front of the opposing counsel, out in public he just yells at EVERYONE! Save yourself alot of money and hassle and look elsewhere.
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7/10/12 |
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Has to be one of the worst lawyers I've ever seen!! The other review about him being a jerk are pretty much on target! I used him a while back and he botched everything. He could care less there are kids involved.
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6/29/12 |
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I am using him now for a custody case and contempts. He is excellent and will get the job done.
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6/19/12 |
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I used Bruce a while back and was looking for an attorney to handle some other stuff when I came across these reviews. As many of the reviews point out, he is extremely hard to deal with. He doesn't listen to you and basically makes you get his coffee and such. He doesn't seem to care much about your case and only seems dedicated to the money. I read many of the reviews here recently and decided express my opinion! All I can see is a good lawyer is consistent and this guys has an average of around 3 stars and that ALONE should tell you he is not consistent! There are better lawyers out there! Just look around.
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6/14/12 |
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I think that Bruce is one of the most knowledgeable round. He can be a little rough around the edges, but his results speak for them selves.
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3/4/12 |
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he is a horrible monster, Don not hire this guy, if you have any sense.
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1/15/12 |
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Mr. Baughman was arrogant, ill prepared, and made false accusations against me that damaged my divorce custody situation, and forced me to drop him as my representation. He is respected by his peers, but his behavior in my situation was disrespectful, and uncalled for.
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11/15/11 |
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Bruce is my mom's lawyer; He can be rude and harsh but he keeps me away from a horriable man named Billy and I thank him for that and when he yells its obviosley because he has to. And, Why would he be rude to his staff when most all of it is his family!!I've met Bruce & his daughter; GREAT PEOPLE.
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1/24/11 |
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I love Bruce! He scared the bejesus out of me at first but I heard he was the best and it's the truth. He doesn't get paid to be your friend, he gets paid to get what's rightfully yours. As for someone saying his staff doesn't like him that's completely untrue. I've sat in the office when he's come in to sit down and bs with everyone - myself (a client) included. Walking in the court house was like walking with a celebrity - everyone respects him. I've had other attorney's stop me and say WOW you got the best. He is brash and rude and a pain in the ass but he gets the job done which is what he gets paid for. In the beginning you may want to punch him in the face but by the end you'll want to kiss him on the lips!
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1/15/11 |
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bruce was my ex's lawyer, he uses a lot of stall tactics and tries to be arrogant to which does not bother.he is good but really sucked for my ex. i ended up firing mine and i still won everything!if you are a dirt bag i say use him he can definitely stall court dates and play games. if you are going against him let his personal digs and attacks roll off, stay focused, brush up on proper but bold responses back and then prepare for a lengthy experience. it took me 18 months and me and my ex had not lived together for over a year and a half and had no shared property. but my ex was a dirt bag, abusive and full of rage and bruce kept him in check, that was impressive. i loved seeing my ex scared of his own lawyer!so again, he is good just a pain in the rear and childish.. get past his ego and he is even a little funny.. at my final divorce hearing i was laughing with him! he is not easy to communicate with as he does not use email or computers!
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11/21/10 |
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LOL! After Reading the reviews and comparing them to my past experiances using him, I want to say to the Negative reviewers, suck it up! There is Method to the Madness! There is a reason he was in Texas Monthly Magazine as one of the best Family Law attorneys in Texas! To anyone looking at these reviews to hire an attorney, what you are reading is dead on how he operates. No need on rehashing what you have already read. Want the best, deal with it! Gave coomunication low score because, well he doesnt communicate. But thats really not a bad thing.
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7/9/10 |
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Bruce is rude, harsh, brash, mean, even cruel. BUT Bruce knows Family Law better than most family attorneys in Houston, and dare I say, even most Judges. His ability to take all of his knowledge, apply it to block, disarm even smash the opposition is one of his great qualities. He doesn't care if you want your grandma's quilt or that your ex told your son you sleep with 10 men. Bruce wants to free you from a sitution that was so unbearable that you needed to take the strongest legal action possible to be completely free from that union while all the while doing everything possible to ensure that you not only end up walking away with those things that you really want for sentimental reasons, but all of the tools and finances you rightly deserve. His primary purpose is to procure on your behalf all that is deemed fair, deserved, even perhaps retalitory for your misery and abuse in your broken life in order for you to start a new better one. HE IS SO SO WORTH IT! I used him twice. WORTH I
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2/18/10 |
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Bruce was very blunt! He said things that probably could of been left out. All and all he did what he said he would, and I feel he got me all I wanted and more. I feel you are a fool if you do not hire this man. He is worth every penny! If he is the lawyer against you, I would do my best to finding the next best thing! My ex's lawyer was scared to blink in front of him, and shut up at the sound of him breathing. Take his words with a grain of salt. He is a arrogant man, and enjoys a good crack at his wise cracks.
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1/3/10 |
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I used Mr. Baughman for my divorce and agree with most comments about his "personality". That being said. I feel his stern manner is a means to an end. Believe me I was on "coffee duty" running around getting him coffee or whatever else he demanded asking myself WTF?!?;I was yelled at by him on numerous occasions (even in the courtroom); each and every time I tried to tell him my "story" he said he didn't want to hear it, etc. It wasn't until after it was all said and done I was able to gain perspective. Now looking back I realize he gave me the greatest gift ever... He forced me be strong during a time I didn't think I had it in me. The judge/court cares ONLY about the facts and doesn't need to see a basket case on the stand. At the time, of course, his style seemed cold and uncaring but even now 10 years later I appreciate what he did for me (intentionally or not) and would recommend him to anyone without a moment's hesitation. - Ramie Parrish (Waco, TX)
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5/8/09 |
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I agree with the others. he doesnt bs you. Kinda belittling feeling but he is very intimidating to the opposing party.. it works well when they don't have an attorney (mine didn't even show up to court). He does cost a pretty penny, but I felt it was worth it. It was a little annoying when the staff would call wanting to know the same information over and over... Oh well. He got me what I wanted so I was satisfied.
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5/5/09 |
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Mr. Baughman is too self-serving to be a decent legal representative. I have witnessed him turn on his own clients as quickly as he attacks the opposition; his only concern in the cases he represents, is his fee. So long as he is handsomely paid, he could not care less whether you have been adequately represented or not, and certainly he has no concern whether you win your case or not, other than the fact a good track record = more potential clients = more revenue. He relies on dirty, underhanded tactics in an effort to intimidate and/or embarrass his opponents, makes threats to destroy them both financially and physically, has no respect or regard for anyone other than himself. If you hire him, you do so at your own peril; I believe you will soon come to regret that decision. These comments are NOT intended to be libelous as the greatest defense to a charge of libel is, the truth...and this is the truth, to the best of my knowledge and opinion, based on direct personal experience
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4/18/09 |
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I loved his style and mannerism. You are a fool if you don't use him for your divorce. He gets to the point and doesn't waste your time or his. Excellent attorney. Debbie in La Porte.
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1/7/09 |
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He is very rude, he yelled at me at the court house(inside) people listening. If you ask him a simple question, he thinks you should know already know it. He had me and my spouse fighting and ended up costing twice as much. He is very unprofessional and doesn't mind hurting his clients feelings when they pay him for his serves. I would not recommend him to anyone. He works with another lawyer in Baytown in their favor not to help you as the client. Do Not Use!
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11/17/08 |
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i have hired Bruce for a divorce and custody battle. We have went to court twice for some stuff and he proved that he is really smart. he got my ex to back down fast. we are not done yet but it is looking real good for me. he was rude to me at first but now he is pretty easy to talk to. just give him the facts not **** and youll be ok!!! bruce is a good lawyer and fights for everything. real expensive but he goes for it all and is very confident.
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8/28/08 |
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WELL BRUCE ISNT THE KINDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD BUT I HEARD HE THE BEST DIVORCE LAWYER IN BAYTOWN. I JUST HIRED HIM HE WNATED THE FACTS ONLY AND CONTESTED MY DIVORCE FOR THINGS I WOULD NEVER EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT..HE'S GOOD HE'S SMART AND KNOWS WHAT HES DOING, HE MIGHT BE EXPENSIVE BUT I'D RATHER HAVE HIM ON MY SIDE THEN ANYONE ELSE..HE'S WORTH EVERY PENNY
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8/8/08 |
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Bruce isn't for the faint hearted, but he gets the job done with favorable results. He comes across brash, but people need to remember that he is not a psychotherapist. He is not into drivel, only facts. I would highly recommend him. In the end, I even learned to respect him, as well as appreciate his style.
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4/8/08 |
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Very unprofessional and belligerent person. I asked for an uncontested divorce in which he did not listen. Almost made the divorce a contested divorce. I had to fire him because they would not finish anything!!! My divorce could have been final but never informed me of the situation until I called 3 months later and actually spoke to someone of importance. I had to fire him because he was chargin me over $3500 for an UNCONTESTED DIVORCE!!! Once I hired a new lawyer he decided to intervene so I could not finalize my divorce with the new lawyer. He is now sueing me for over $2000!? For what?! I face him in court in May. I am getting a divorce ecause my ex is an abusive drunk, but yet I pay this guy to treat me like a dog and yell at me like my ex did!! Worst lawyer I have ever had! I have ran into so many people with the same complaints and am pushing them to file a complaint with the bar. DO NOT HIRE!!!!
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7/17/07 |
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Bruce always wants a fight. He doesn't believe his clients are smart enough to know what they want. He is mean and plays rough. If you want your ex hurt, hire Bruce, he gets the job done, but anticipate to spend a lot of $$ worth it in some cases!!
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6/27/07 |
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Smart lawyer but mean. Tried to get me and my ex to fight even when we didn't want to. Had to find us another lawyer.
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8/2/06 |
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Overcharged me, verbally yells at most of his clients (including me), horrible to his own staff and way too expensive! Rip off and overrated!
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