Gillian Richards - Houston, TX
Attorney at Law Office of Gillian Richards
Family (divorce, child custody, adoption, parentage, child support) Lawyers in Houston, TX
3401 Houston Ave Houston, TX 77009
Houston Family (divorce, child custody, adoption, parentage, child support) Lawyer
Updated: 05/29/2026
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- Family (divorce, child custody, adoption, parentage, child support) 75%
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Hired Attorney 2004Gillian Richards. I hired this attorney years ago for a straightforward divorce with minimal assets to divide. However, she unnecessarily prolonged the process and requested excessive compensation, ultimately costing me nearly $10,000 for services that fell short of my expectations. After terminating her representation, she threatened to take me to court for allegedly outstanding fees, but never followed through. Thankfully, a subsequent attorney was able to complete the divorce for a significantly lower fee of $1,700. I'm relieved to finally share this review, which I should have written much sooner.
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