Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC
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Introduction: My law firm provides sophisticated, high-quality legal services to clients involved in family law and business litigation disputes.
I graduated from Stanford Law School and represent clients in all manner of family law litigation including the following:
* divorce
* child custody
* enforcement and modification of existing orders
* complex property division
* spousal support
* drafting and enforcement of premarital and post-marital agreements
In addition to my family law practice, I represent businesses and individuals in business litigation disputes, including partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, fraud claims, DTPA actions, enforcement of non-compete agreements, defamation claims, and landlord-tenant disputes.
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11 years in business
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Nat M.
Jun 17, 2015
I would like to express my gratitude to this outstanding attorney  Mr.
Ben Carrasco.
I am still in the middle of my complicated divorce case, but I am very
confident and calm knowing that any outcome will be fair and in my best
interest because I am protected by a highly professional, knowledgeable
attorney  Ben Carrasco.
My divorce process is very difficult because the initial phase of the case
focused on the enforceability of a premarital agreement. The premarital
agreement was initiated by my husband and was signed before our marriage
in California. I am a foreigner. Unfortunately I was misled by my husband
during the process of signing the premarital agreement.
I was shocked when after several years of marriage my husband filed for
the divorce. I met with several divorce attorneys in Austin, TX, and my
case was politely rejected by every one of them.
I was extremely lucky to send my e-mail  request to Mr. Ben Carrasco. Ben
was very honest and did not give me unrealistic hope or promises. He
always was very prompt and direct in answering my questions. We
communicated mostly through e-mails. The fees I was charged for this
complicated case were extremely reasonable.
This case lasted for several months and ended with a two day trial
regarding whether or not the premarital agreement was enforceable. During
this very stressful process I fully relied on Ben. I was very impressed by
Ben as a professional and individual. He is a very intelligent, logical,
patient, knowledgeable attorney, who paid attention to the important
details and with whom I was comfortable to share very sensitive private
information which was important for the case. I trust Ben. He took the
lead in my case and he won it!
Several times during this process my husband complained about Ben being
aggressive. I consider this to be a compliment to Ben.
I am very thankful to Ben, and I would highly and without any hesitation
recommend Mr. Ben Carrasco as great attorney and person.
Stephen N.
Jun 19, 2015
Im a seasoned tech executive with over 20 years of experience in my field. During my career, Ive worked with many attorneys on a wide variety of issues This is my first experience using an attorney in personal matters.
Ben has far exceeded my expectations on how an attorney works with clients. My expectations are that an attorney will be: knowledgeable, professional, responsive, trustworthy, experienced, and respectful. Ben is all those things, and more.Ben handled my divorce case expertly. He provided the information I needed to make necessary decisions without delay. He worked closely with me on strategy, giving his opinion on matters without being pushy or demanding something other attorneys could benefit from emulating.Ben also helped keep me focused on the issues at hand. Divorce cases are clearly emotionally charged. Ben listened to my occasional emotional outbursts and refocused me on the critical issues. This was a pleasant, and useful, surprise!I really appreciated Bens ability to apply pressure to opposing counsel as well. During part of my case there was some unreasonable foot dragging. Ben applied appropriate and effective pressure to move things along.
As of this writing, his rate is $250/hour. Thats quite a bargain from where Im sitting based on his level of service. What makes this rate so competitive is how Ben manages his time. He bills just for what he does. I experienced no padding of the billable hours and everything he charged for was crystal clear to me. My ex-wifes attorney charges a similar hourly rate but her fees far exceeded mine in this case. This is a testament to how efficient Ben is with his time.
My time is extremely important to me. I dont have the patience for wasting it on frivolous meetings or useless endeavors. Ben and I conducted most of our business online via. email. This was tremendously valuable to me. He responded rapidly both on and off business hours. Ben clearly has a passion for his work and it shows in how he treats his clients.
What I got from my relationship with Ben in this case was a partner. Fantastically valuable. Id give the highest recommendation for Ben to anyone without hesitation.
Franklin S.
Jun 27, 2015
Mr. Carrasco was the fourth lawyer handling my case. I found in him the one who I really needed after the first three lawyers failed to deliver in ten years what Mr. Carrasco was able to achieve in just a few months. First, I was quite pleased with his communication style. He listened but more importantly asked relevant questions and kept me to the point. From the beginning he was passionate and took ownership of the case even when at times I found myself with little time to interact with him. His exhaustive research and preparation showed during the trial. His closing argument was simply brilliant and inspiring. The outcome of the case was even better than I expected, yet from the start I was already pleased by his services for the way he communicated with me. In summary Mr. Carrasco exceeded the already high expectations that I had for a professional of his caliber.
Larry M.
Jul 10, 2015
When I saw that my marriage was unsalvageable, I went online to find an attorney. I studied a number of websites, but I really liked what I read on Ben Carrasco's webpage for a number of reasons--his distinguished academic background, impressive work history and other clients' reviews to be sure--but mainly, I liked his straightforward explanation of how he does business.
After he began representing me, what came to impress me most is Ben's work ethic. He worked hard on my case, frequently contacting me at night and on weekends to get my input, clarify facts and ensure he was accurately representing my expectations. When a foolish act on my part complicated what should have been a simple divorce, Ben took that in stride and worked even harder to help get my mess untangled.
On his website, Ben talks about lawyers who are afraid of the courtroom, and he tells you he is not one of them. Believe him. He represented me in an unusual dual hearing, simultaneously taking on a county attorney for one hearing and my spouse's divorce attorney for another. The extent of his preparation in comparison to that of the opposing attorneys was obvious. Ben did a better job of getting ready for the hearings, and because he was ready, he did a superior job of presenting my side of the story logically, clearly and when necessary, forcefully. As a result, the judge's ruling clearly favored my position.
Ben was always up front with me. If I suggested a course of action that made sense to me but was not necessarily a brilliant move from a legal point of view, he let me know, sometimes bluntly, but always with my best interests in mind.
What I learned from my experience is that the legal system speaks a different language. What seemed fair or just or obvious from my point of view was not always what the legal system has determined to be fair or just or obvious. In other words, if you're compelled to use the legal system, you need someone who speaks the language. You need a smart, hardworking, legal-fluent advocate who will ably translate your needs and expectations into the language of the system and who will clearly explain what the system is telling you. Ben Carrasco did just that for me. I'm glad I asked him to represent me, and I feel fortunate that he agreed to take my case.
Michael K.
Nov 15, 2015
I had been searching for a new attorney for a while. After speaking with twenty to thirty different lawyers who specialized in child custody, I felt confident Ben would be the best. As a father in a conservative county in Texas, it's difficult to be optimistic about getting a judge to make any changes regarding custody. One of the best things about Ben, is he's always honest and straightforward. He made it clear what the best and worst case senarios were, there was no sugar coating. My previous lawyer in the case truly gave the perception nothing was getting done. From the day we signed the contract, Ben took over and always made you feel like someone was there to represent and support you. He consistently followed up with filing motions, making the calls, and working with the county and opposite counsel. Anytime I sent an email, Ben would usually get back to me within 10 hours, no later than 24. When he went through the deposition with my ex-wife, I knew I definitely had the upper hand and he had information to take to the final hearing. When I asked to have him push to get my seven year old tested for school, when my ex-wife was denying it, his approach helped change the outcome. I had taken my son's mother to court to spend more time with him, get him out of homeschooling and enrolled to public/private school, new geographical restrictions, and being involved in his educational decisions. All of this was accomplished, without having to go an official hearing. I would highly recommend Ben, her truly knows what he's doing and will get it done.
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License Type: Attorney (TX)