Martindale Awards

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Client Champion Platinum is awarded to lawyers/firms with at least 10 reviews, with an average score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Ratings

Average Peer Rating

4.9/5.0

Average Client Rating

98% client recommended

Reviews (74)

Our reviews are compiled from our profiles on the legal directory Lawyers.com.

Source Rating Reviews by date
5.0 / 5.0
2024-03-14

Melanie was not only the first lawyer to reach back out to but has the most attention to detail of any lawyer that I have previously worked with. She reviewed our contract for us and found things that worked in our favor that both real estate agents and the opposing counsel has missed that worked in our favor. If we were staying In Texas she would be my only call when it came to legal matters.

— Client 03/14/2024

5.0 / 5.0
2023-09-15

I had been through the ringer with multiple lawyers and was feeling discouraged until I found Melanie. From the moment I met her, I was impressed with her warm and approachable demeanor. She took the time to listen carefully to my situation and asked thoughtful questions to ensure she fully understood my needs. Not only did she quickly grasp the details of my case, but she also provided clear and concise feedback that helped me better understand my legal options. It was a relief to finally work with someone who was not only knowledgeable in her field but also genuinely cared about my well-being. I am grateful for her help and would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of legal assistance.

— Client 09/15/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-08-30

Working with this lawyer was an excellent experience. Very good at explaining every detail that was needed and nice to answer all the questions. She has very advanced knowledge and was very quick to finish all the paperwork and paperwork that was needed. Excellent communication via email or via zoom. She met all my expectations. I really appreciated her advice to be able to solve the case as soon as possible.

— Client 08/30/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-08-29

Wonderful service. Ms. Bragg has great knowledge of the law. She guided me through my estate planning process with ease. I recommend her very highly for any legal issues people might have. Her staff was easy to work with. I will go back to her with any legal issue that may arise in the future.

— Client 08/29/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-08-18

Melanie Bragg helped me with my will and with a residential lease. Her and her team were very good at explaining legal jargon to me in simplified terms. They were very quick to call/email me back, and they got back to me after I hadn't messaged them in some time to let me know that things were ready. They were very kind and organized.

— Client 08/18/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-08-11

I am a resident of Maryland with an adult child in crisis in Houston. I have few Houston connections to ask for a referral so I found Ms. Bragg through Google Search. Following a consultation the next business day, I find Ms. Bragg to be empathetic, professional, and knowledgeable in the specific area of the law in which I needed guidance. I am happy to now have Ms. Bragg as a professional contact in the Houston area.

— Client 08/11/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-07-20

My experience with Ms. Melanie Bragg went above and beyond my expectations. Her law firm was stupendous through and through. Acting as my attorney, Ms. Bragg, gave me and my legal needs the time and attention that were needed to attend to my personal legal matters. Doing so in a precise, empathetic, and professional manner. She was calming, confident, welcoming, and prepared. I very much appreciate the knowledge from her experience and support that I received from Ms. Bragg. I extend the highest recommendations to anyone seeking legal advice and counsel from her.

— Client 07/20/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-05-24 11:12:29

Melanie is a leader in the Bar and among mediators. She is smart and practical and eminently professional.

— Peer 05/24/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-02-16

We are so happy that we can put all of this drama behind us, because of you! We all appreciate your tireless efforts towards a solution to what seemed an insurmountable problem, due to our lack of documentation on a verbal agreement. We will personally be happy to recommend you to ours friends in need of a competent estate attorney. God bless you for your patience throughout this never ending story. You are a scholar and a saint.

— Client 02/16/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-02-12

Melanie is really personable and is interested in to get to know you and with that she is also able to give you better service and advise. Still very professional and knowledgeable. Really appreciate her advise and support for creating my small business.

— Client 02/12/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-02-04 05:51:11

Melanie is a caring attorney who knows the law very well. She is smart and client driven.

— Peer 02/04/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-01-13

Melanie and her assistant Shannon were a pleasure to work with. They were VERY responsive, FAST, and professional. My husband and I kept putting off getting a will, but once I finally called to get the process started, they made it extremely easy and painless. I'm so glad I called Melanie and I'm so relieved to have this "to-do" crossed off my list!

— Client 01/13/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2022-12-29

You don’t want a lawyer who just represents you - you want a lawyer who will advocate for you!  Melanie helped me through difficult and painful family estate negotiations. It gave me real peace of mind to know she was my defender and would always do her very best for me. Highly recommended!

— Client 12/29/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-12-19

Working with Mrs. Bragg was wonderful, she made my husband and I feel very comfortable talking with her about our situation. We were able to work around all our schedules with zoom calls and she was very responsive. We immediately knew she could help us win our case...as we did!

— Client 12/19/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-12-12

I hired attorney Bragg for a PMA review and consultation. While I considered many, I am so glad that I selected Melanie! While our client-attorney relationship was limited due to the scope of work, I found Melanie to be professional, relatable, sincere, knowledgeable, trustworthy and even humorous. She truly had my best interest at heart, which is what every client wants.

— Client 12/12/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-12-06

Melanie's dedication and hard work helped my family navigate through the Guardianship process. Our particular case was very difficult, but Melanie made sure we were informed and prepared for every hearing. Ms. Bragg is an exceptional attorney and we cannot thank her enough!

— Client 12/06/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-09-28

Helped me review my purchasing contract. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would highly recommend

— Client 09/28/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-07-21

Atty. Melanie Bragg and her Staff have been a blessing in my life. I had wonderful experience with them. I am so thankful to have met them in 2017. Ms. Melanie is a great Attorney who helped me on probate matters with my late husband’s Last Will and Testament. Melanie is compassionate and trustworthy. She is also dependable and dedicated to her clients. I never forget the day she accompanied me in Court. I would have been so lost without her guidance. She is my Angel. Recently, my new husband and I hired Melanie to do our Last Will of Testaments and other Probate Documents. Ms. Melanie is thorough on explaining to us the importance of these documents. We are grateful and appreciate her guidance. We have great experience with her and her staff. We highly recommend her. She is simply the best!

— Client 07/21/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-06-22

Working with Ms. Bragg and her staff was wonderful experience. My daughter had a very urgent real estate situation which required a high level of expertise in a limited amount of time. I reached out to Shannon in Ms. Bragg's office and went over the circumstances. She reassured me that Ms. Bragg could assist and boy did she. Her response and guidance was prompt, effective and empathetic to the stressful circumstances of my case. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this Law firm and each staff member to handle your case. I truly wish I had contacted her earlier in this process. I will definitely use her services again in the future.

— Client 06/22/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-04-21

Melanie is absolutely fabulous! She does above and beyond for her clients. She is great at getting everything completed in a quick and timely manner!

— Client 04/21/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-04-06

It was a pleasure to work with Melanie Bragg and her staff. They were able to make me feel very comfortable and took the additional time to explain everything to me. I trust them. I left with the "peace of mind" that all of my documents were complete and accurate. Additionally, I feel free to contact them with any follow-up questions or concerns that I may have. While I was meeting with Melanie and her staff, I had the feeling that I was their most important client at the time. They were attentive and communicated all issues in an easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to working with them in the future.

— Client 04/06/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-03-16

Melanie and her office provided exceptional results as we worked through the intricacies of a guardianship and ultimately estate issues related to my mother.

— Client 03/16/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-02-13

I would highly recommend Ms. Melanie Bragg for any of your attorney needs, for many reasons. Not only is she knowledgeable and personable, she will work tirelessly on your case to get things done. I had an excellent experience with her and she was able to help my family and I get an involved, Irrevocable Trust set up as well as other estate documents in a timely manner. She was very compassionate during a difficult time for us and was also very thorough with everything we needed. She is enjoyable to work with and truly puts her clients' interest first. If you need a reliable, knowledgable attorney who is down to earth and trustworthy, I would not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Bragg to see if she can help you as much as she helped me and my family.

— Client 02/13/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-02-09

Melanie Bragg is amazing. I had justed started an LLC and I wanted to hire independent contractors. Melanie really helped me with that and she is very knowledgeable on employment law. I would definitely use her again.

— Client 02/09/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2022-01-17

Ms. Bragg did a wonderful job handling my case. I hire Ms. Bragg because the previous lawyer I had was not being responsible and completely made the matter worse. Ms. Bragg step in and took the bull by the horn and did a amazing job. The process was quite challenging, but she never gave up which made me feel less stress and confident in her abilities. I would highly recommend Ms. Bragg to anyone.

— Client 01/17/2022

5.0 / 5.0
2021-12-16

Ms. Bragg did an excellent job at our mediation. She kept both sides’ expectations realistic and helped steer us towards a result we were all satisfied with. She was professional, determined, and highly responsive, and it was a pleasure working with her.

— Client 12/16/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-12-16

We used Ms. Bragg's as a mediator. Both my client and I were impressed with her professionalism and compassion in assisting us in settling our case.

— Client 12/16/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-11-18

Melanie is such an asset to our business and personal life. She has been with us since the very early stages of our business - helping to review contracts and ensure we don't make any missteps. She's also been there immediately when we needed her for personal matters. She is super busy, but you wouldn't know it. She always has time for us, and is completely invested in whatever the current need is. She always wants to catch up on how we are doing personally and professionally. She remembers every contract and every case. She's absolutely delightful, and she wins. We have always been in the best place contractually whether we are starting a new business relationship, or negotiating the buildout of a new property. We've fortunately only had to use her for one court case. She won that case. It wasn't the most straightforward easy case, but she found a way to build a strong case and get a win against the odds. Long story short, theres no hesitation in recommending Melanie.

— Client 11/18/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-10-25

I utilized Lawyers.com for the first time and selected Bragg Law to assist with my out of state Estate closure and Probate case. Melanie and her staff were very thorough and timely in their efforts on my behalf, including representation/scheduling support for a Probate Zoom Hearing. I would highly recommend Bragg Law and would certainly use them in the future should the need arise.

— Client 10/25/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-10-06

I contacted multiple lawyers to set up a Living Will/Trust and Melanie was the only one who took the initiative and time to assist me. She was very prompt in answering my questions and made sure my legal needs were taken care of. I will definitely use her again for any other legal matters and I recommend her services. Thank you Melanie!

— Client 10/06/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-07-01

After approaching Bragg law firm with a stressful situation, Melanie managed to put my mind to ease. Not only did Melanie and Sharon resolve my legal issue with extreme professionalism and knowledge they create a much needed connection with their clients, which stems from their compassion for their client and passion for their profession. I would highly recommend Bragg Law Firm. Thank you Melanie and Sharon

— Client 07/01/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-07-01

Melanie Bragg was very helpful. Great outcome for all. We would use her again. Very knowledgeable.

— Client 07/01/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-06-30

Melanie and her assistant (Sharon) have been wonderful. They answered all my calls and made this a smooth transition. I would recommend the firm. In fact, I am going to have her complete my will.

— Client 06/30/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-06-04

Melanie was a professional and always had good advice to share. She seemed to always be available even though I know she was busy. I had a very tough divorce case with lots of drama and she handled it all very well and secured a very good deal that was fair and in my best interest. She did not try to run up fees but acted in my best interest throughout the process. I highly recommend her for your legal needs.

— Client 06/04/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-05-28

Ms. Bragg achieved the best results for our family. A brilliant lawyer, with sharp attention to detail, she will lead your case to a fair and satisfying all sides conclusion. Highly recommended!

— Client 05/28/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-05-07

I hired Melanie after my father passed away last year to help will the probate process and sale of his estate. She took care of everything and is so compassionate! I couldn’t imagine what that experience would have been like without her. Highly recommend.

— Client 05/07/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-04-09

I found Melanie to be very knowledgeable and professional, but also very friendly. I needed to probate my wife's will, which was a very emotionally charged experience. Melanie was very patient with me, and made things as painless as possible. Her work was of high quality and she met all of her commitments with regard to the schedule

— Client 04/09/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-03-31

Absolutely the best lawyer and staff you could ever have on your side. Very responsive, outstanding service, outside the box thinking. I just relocated here from out of state. She explained everything to me in detail and had excellent recommendations. Amazing!! Look no further this is whom you want to represent you!

— Client 03/31/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-03-28

Thank you Melanie for your professional help. My case was handle very well and was satisfied with the process and outcome!

— Client 03/28/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-03-20

Melanie did a great job putting together our estate plan and setting up wills and trusts. She and her staff were wonderful to work with and we will continue to use her services for any future needs. Thank you Melanie.

— Client 03/20/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-02-26

Ms. Bragg helped me with working through a complex business contract that was crucial to our business. We needed to get the contract reviewed and edited in short order and she was very accommodating, explained things very well and helped us to find all of the holes in the contract to sure up our business agreement.

— Client 02/26/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-01-13 13:20:02

She is very experienced and an excellent communicator.

— Peer 01/13/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2020-09-21

Melanie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond for me and my family. Melanie and Sharon are an amazing team that I would recommend to anyone for handlyour legal affairs.

— Client 09/21/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-24

Melanie was extremely helpful in preparing a power of attorney. Throughout the process, she answered all of my questions and concerns in a manner in which I could easily understand. She was very well organized, diligent, and efficient with time. I highly recommend Melanie for your legal needs.

— Client 08/24/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-21

I hired Melanie to complete my estate planning documents. We reviewed all options and came up with the best solution for me. Her staff was kind and courteous and it was easy to complete. I was happy with the process and would highly recommend her.

— Client 08/21/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-08

Thank you so much for your time last week. I’m feeling overwhelming peace about my dad and all of the legal issues.

— Client 08/08/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-06

Ms. Bragg efficiently resolved complicated issues with a developer that purchased a lot next to my house. Her knowledge of the law and her advocacy on my behalf resulted in a settlement that was fair to both sides yet greatly exceeded anything I thought possible going in. I recommend her with my highest regards. So efficient and effective!

— Client 08/06/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-04

Melanie was very professional and helpful in me getting my Will and Power of Attorney done. She was able to accommodate me and get all the documentation done all online. She was even able to provide a notary and witness to be present at my online signing. She made the process easy. I am so happy I picked her law offices and grateful for her skill and knowledge for efficiently get this process done. In these scary Covid-19 times I highly recommend Melanie Bragg's law office to help you with your needs. Regards, Highly satisfied client. CJ

— Client 08/04/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-06-17

Has a great eye for detail & can read between the lines by adding content into Business Agreement that will save you a lot of costly, financial mistakes in the future.

— Client 06/17/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-05-29

Melanie is honest, straight forward and covered every angle in my contract. I feel very confident in her work and highly recommend her.

— Client 05/29/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-03-31

Working with Bragg Law was a great experience. Prior to engaging Melanie, I had interviewed a few other lawyers. Melanie immediately stood out from the others with her depth of knowledge, genuine interest in my situation and was very personable. She was able to easily walk me through the steps that would be necessary to complete the process and was always available to answer any questions. I had complete confidence in Melanie's expertise and knowledge from our initial conversation through the end of the process. What also stood out to me and separated her from the rest, was her genuine care she showed towards me as not only a client, but a person. Great to have Bragg Law on my side and will definitely use again in the future if the need arises.

— Client 03/31/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-19 13:55:01

Melanie is extremely conscientious, caring, pays attention to every detail, completes her work in a timely manner, and is an excellent attorney that I highly recommend. I have worked with Melanie for many years in her capacity as an ABA Leader. She is a force to be reckoned with and gets the job done!

— Peer 12/19/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-16

Working with Melanie, as my wife and I get our small business started, has been extremely helpful and informative. She has provided insight on items of need that we had not yet considered and look forward to relying on her knowledge, as we move forward with her representation. Melanie and her staff also did an exceptional job helping us establish our will!

— Client 12/16/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-13

I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie Bragg due to her professionalism and human approach to legal issues. She is not only skilled and knowledgeable but a pleasure to work with and truly listens to her clients. Melanie answered questions I didn’t even know to ask regarding legal complexities related to probate documents. She is compassionate, sincere, and clearly loves her work. She has become my trusted legal consultant and I plan to maintain our relationship for years to come.

— Client 12/13/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-12 06:49:44

She is very ethical and highly effective.

— Peer 12/12/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-10 09:51:18

No description provided

— Peer 12/10/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-04 12:09:43

Excellent attorney and maintains high ethical standards

— Peer 12/04/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-03

Melanie was professional and prompt from the initial contact with her firm and throughout the consultation. She listened attentively to my concerns and addressed all the items while providing explanations with plans of actions. Her experience and knowledge were highly appreciated.

— Client 12/03/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-12-01 13:39:54

No description provided

— Peer 12/01/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-24 07:57:44

No description provided

— Peer 11/24/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-21

Ms. Bragg assisted me in creating a will. She was very informative about why a will is important for everyone to have, and thoroughly explained some of the specifics within the will that are important. She also assisted me with reviewing a contract pertaining to a small claims case. She was very easy to get in touch with and responsive to my requests. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal services.

— Client 11/21/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 13:13:09

Melanie Bragg is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of Family law, Wills, Trusts and Estates. She will keep you apprised to everything going on in your case and guide you through every step of the way. She is honest and the very best advocate for her clients.

— Peer 11/20/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 12:35:23

No description provided

— Peer 11/20/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 12:28:30

Melanie is a great lawyer and a credit to the profession.

— Peer 11/20/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 12:27:13

Melanie is a great lawyer and a credit to the profession.

— Peer 11/20/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 12:26:49

Melanie is a great lawyer and a credit to the profession.

— Peer 11/20/2019

5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-20 10:35:03

I have known Ms. Bragg for over 20 years. I have opposed her in matters and have also been aligned with her on other matters. I have always found her to be ethical and prepared for the case and the issues.

— Peer 11/20/2019

4.8 / 5.0
2024-01-14

I was fortunate to be connected to this lawyer. They were able to resolve my case completely after 2 other attorneys were unable or unwilling to do the work. I greatly appreciated their candor and straight forward approach to communications on my case as it turned out to be quite complicated. I was treated with great respect by the attorney and their staff which was very much appreciated. I highly recommend this attorney.

— Client 01/14/2024

4.8 / 5.0
2020-09-04

After Melanie took such good care of me during my mediated divorce, I decided to use her to help me draft my will. In these difficult times it’s important to think ahead and Melanie walked me through the process and helped craft the right will and guardianship agreements for me. I plan to use Melanie for any future legal needs as she’s trustworthy, compassionate and very reasonable.

— Client 09/04/2020

4.8 / 5.0
2019-12-07 13:06:03

she a a very good litigator

— Peer 12/07/2019

4.8 / 5.0
2019-12-04 08:24:36

Melanie is dedicated to her clients and her profession. She exemplifies that the practice of law is a service profession.

— Peer 12/04/2019

4.8 / 5.0
2019-11-21 08:51:50

Ms. Bragg is an exceptional human being, which is reflected in her law practice. She has the respect and admiration of her colleagues as well as judges and court staff. She is tenacious and holds steadfast in her representation of her clients.

— Peer 11/21/2019

4.0 / 5.0
2019-12-18 07:08:02

No description provided

— Peer 12/18/2019

1.0 / 5.0
2022-09-10

She took advantage of us being an out of state client, Our father passed away and we hired her to help in probate court to obtain his estate we were giving a judgement on 1/3 of his property she never filed anything with the county deed records or title company so the stop mom waited 3 years and sold the house we were not on any of the titles or deed like she said we were.. She is a very expensive lawyer for nothing in return.

— Client 09/10/2022