Rita M. Boyd, P.C. - Southlake, Texas

Sentient B.

RUDE AND ARROGANT. Just as the last reviewer noted, I also am high level professional and Rita spoke down to me from the moment she began. She hung up on me after she mocked me for not knowing the answer to her question, even after offering what info I did have. I hope someone is able to follow through on a bar complaint, she is the kind of person who gives lawyers a bad name. Shame on you for speaking to those seeking aid as beneath you.

Jas

She called me because I was refereed her by a aid service, Im 20 this is my first marriage, so it’s my FIRST divorce ! I called confused and asking for help because I don't know the first thing about getting a divorce, I explained to Ms. Rita M Boyd this was my first time and Im confused on the whole process she proceeds to ask me because I'm so confused “Am I on medication?” what a wonderful thing to ask a grieving WOMEN going through a
DIVORCE with a child ! 0/10 wont help if you don't know much about getting a divorce ! STAY AWAY !

Edit: You gave me the aid website I had previously called and I stated that to you !
I didnt pay a consultation fee because YOU called me asking what I needed help with and I told you I needed help with a divorce and you spoke me like I had 0 sense from jump, so I explained to you that I knew nothing about the divorce process, and you said “Might I ask how old you are” because I stated I was confused, You said you would help with the paper work but wont show up to court with me ! Why would you do paper work but not come to court with me for 1,500 ? Before I hung up you asked if I was on medication, and my mom who has waaaay more tolerance than me, hung up on your unprofessional, rude, behind. You have a angry soul and I pray no one goes to you !

Syerra R.

Very poor Communication and communication skills. She talked to us like we were stupid..two college graduates so I think we’re far from that. I think people forget that your job is to answer questions when you’re in public service and providing a service that you specialize in, also when someone is PAYING YOU! We all don’t know the ins and out of law but you do.It doesn’t matter if people ask 20 times you should answer their questions and make them feel confident in you. Needing to have a lawyer is a stressful situation to be in and people are trying to make sure they do things correctly and understand the process. She was very unprofessional and made the comment “I shouldn’t have to keep explaining things to grown adults” I would NEVER want someone like her defending my husband in court or even being associated with someone like her. Integrity means everything! If I could give her no stars I would. Believe her reviews! They are true!

Update post Rita’s response:
Look how she responds to her bad reviews. She continues to show her unprofessionalism. She also adds lies. We weren’t fired we requested to take our services else were. I hope God gives you the peace and understanding that you need to continue to serve people. You have been in business too long to have as many poor reviews as you have. God bless you and have a wonderful day!

Tony B.

The initial conversation sounded very promising. The next two months seemed like a completely different experience so much that I decided to go another route before my actual court date. First in two months she never tried to setup a meeting or phone call to get the proper paperwork/proof related to the case on my behalf, one week out I was messaging her like “Hey we need to meetup to get you all this paperwork so I’m not going in there empty handed”. Also after being counter sued, I messaged her about this and her response was “ok” and “you didn’t hire me for that new case” basically saying it has nothing to do with her and proceeds to send me another retainer bill.
I told her to call me trying to figure out how to get her my paperwork and what else I would need for court and she HUNG UP IN MY FACE! Which is why I ultimately fired her on top of not being prepared! Causing me to spend even more on a new attorney in less than a week before court date!

So fast forward to now: All she has done on my behalf was file the papers to initiate my case, $601. Which was written with some errors, also my Ex was served improperly as per the judge so technically she could have not shown up on the court date and there was nothing I could’ve done about that! Never spoke with me about our plan, never got any paperwork or statements from me, was released prior to going to court. When asked for a billing statement and the remainder of my retainer, first she states “she can’t talk to me” when in fact she can when it’s related to billing and not the case/legal advice itself. She then tells me she is not going to reimburse my remaining retainer of $5k and that I actually will owe her a balance.

I wish I followed my gut when I read her reviews from other men online, she sounded a lot more professional and on top of things on the phone during our consultation. She may be better for women, men look elsewhere!

Update Aug 16,2024:
Rita proceeded to reply to this same review on FACEBOOK and call me a liar posting “Lies and More Lies” as her response! She literally messaged me twice and called me twice to ask me to take the review down because “It will post everywhere if it’s left up for too long!” I REPLIED “Refund me properly and we can talk about it”. This call was ended when she stated she had a call she had been waiting for. Screen shots below, since I’m a “liar!”, would she be calling and texting me if I was “Just lying on her!”

She is bad business! Please stay away from her! I’m giving her, her 30days to bill and refund me or I will be reporting her to Texas Bar and taking her to Small Claims court! I initially gave 2 stars, since being called a liar I dropped it to 1 star!

She literally calls every person that gives her a bad review a liar! Go look at her reviews for yourself.

Update Aug 20, 2024
And now she is blatantly lying and making up random statements under review to make her self not look like she is the problem stating “Didn’t send her an email address for her to do her job”…you mean the email that I sent her when I paid her initial retainer or the entire form I filled out with all of my information as well as my sons mothers, the day I hired her! This lady is very crooked and keeps getting worse. I’m just waiting my 30days to get my billing statement and return of my retainer or we’ll be in small claims court and I’ll be making a claim on her with the bar! All my emails and her blatant lying under this review will be submitted on her when we go to court if I don’t receive 50% of my retainer back. She hasn’t ceased to amaze me how unprofessional and bad business she continues to be.

Update Sept 3,2024:
After asking for my bill and remaining retainer for past few weeks I was forced to have to ask her again to complete our business. She tried to bargain removing this review vs completing our business appropriately. When I didn’t agree She ultimately said my $5k retainer was gone and that I actually had a $6k balance and she wouldn’t try and get the balance if I removed my review.

Bad business please stay away.

K G.

She talked down to me and and very cold! Told me that's what I get for relying on a man in my situation. Told me I allowed him to put his boot on my throat and now left with nothing. Told me I didn't have any rights. Well I just found out I did from another bc they asked me questions. She did tell me to reach out to genesis women's center or legal aid. That was kind of her!

James S.

My opinion?: What a waste of money! This woman is MIA as soon as rubber hits the road. Hardly ever available by phone when things get tough. Case #2: I hired her to WRITE A RESPONSE LETTER, she then engaged in negotiations with opposing counsel without authorization claiming she had it 80% settled and demanded a retainer, screwed up the entire case. Then, at 3PM SUNDAY the day before court she emails me asking for evidence that was given to her 3 months earlier. Shows up unprepared and carrying a Family Law guide from 2015. I was lucky the judge postponed the hearing and I was able to hire a decent attorney. Finally, she does not keep track of her billing. I wish I could upload her pathetic voicemail requesting "Can we just agree that I did $5,000 worth of work?" Once she screws everything up and you file a Texas Bar complaint, she threatens to sue you for slander. If you are dead set on LOSING a case, then I would refer her.

Reply to response: it IS VERY ACCURATE. I can't go into other issues she has without violating HIPPA LAW.

Selene S.

Awesome attorney! She went above and beyond for my friend and her daughter. Mrs. Boyd was very attentive throughout the case & exceeded our expectations! I would definitely recommend for any family legal matters.

William H.

Let start off I am Marine I hate hate LAWYERS
But I have know Rita personally and professionally now over 20 years So you can bet giving a lawyer a review is serious matter to me.
The Law Office of Rita M. Boyd was easy to work with, responsive and timely in returning my call. Rita Office assistant was conscientious, knowledgable, and ready to serve.
I was given an immediate consultation with Rita where she explained all of my possible options, including one where the result was to hire a lawyer out of state, giving me information as to how to pursue that avenue. She gave me a list of recommendations and resources for personal research on my own behalf, then told me to feel free to contact him if I needed any further assistance or advice. She helped me take an honest look at all my possible options with a free consultation.
After completing my personal research I decided who to hire and or consult with. She is so Honest, almost to a fault knowledgeable, and caring. She and her assistant were easy to speak with, creating a safe environment in which to disclose private concerns, giving me the feeling I was speaking to someone on my side.
I highly recommend the Law Offices of Rita M. Boyd PC!!!!!.
William H.Harrison