Simply put.... this lawyer wiped the floor with my ex-husband's lawyer. This is definitely a case (no pun intended) where you get what you pay for. He was seasoned, efficient, and knowledgeable. Reid prepared me with question and answer scenarios during our pre-court meetings, and gave me exquisite, detailed coaching on how to behave during cross examination, and all courtroom proceedings. His knowledge, experience, and the time he took to prepare me, ensured I felt 100% ready to effectively represent myself when court day arrived. I won my child custody case, despite my ex-husband having hired a stronger, more experienced firm than when Reid won the pretrial, dominating over the less experienced lawyer my ex-husband had initially started with. If you do your part and follow Reid's direction and expertise in how to conduct yourself, Reid will 100% do his part and bring his years of courtroom experience, expertise, and bulldog determination to help you realize the verdict you deserve.

Outstanding attorney. 100% confidence in him.
He knows the law and gets it done. Outstanding advocate. Go here.

Mr. McInvale is a beast! I am currently going through a nasty divorce and custody battle. My wife filed for a protective order 11 days after she was served accusing me of emotionally and physically abusing her, our children, and animals. I was petitioning for primary custody and this was her way of trying to pull a "fast one." Mr. McInvale immediately started working on the opposition. We went to court and he dominated the room. Long story short - Mr. McInvale got the case dropped quickly. I would definitely recommend Mr. McInvale to anybody that needs an honest, attentive, and aggressive attorney specializing in family law!!

This attorney was very rude i will never spend a dime on him i needed questions answered and he kept telling me my case is pointless and interrupting me the n asking me if he was interrupting me. not only that but yelling at me i am sorry sir but you are the worst you don't get clientele that way the money wasn't even a issue i had it to give right away but your disrespect lost you a customer.

Mr. McInvale is a phenomenal attorney that I highly recommend. I utilized his expertise in my divorce and he is extremely knowledgeable in his field and gives great advise. He took the time to get to know me so he could know how our personalities would work best together. An absolute professional and highly motivated to ensure that he did what was best for me and my child. Detail oriented and symphonic, Mr. McInvale is a consummate professional and a credit to his practice.

Don't waste your time and money searching and interviewing other lawyers. Mr. McInvale did my custody case in 2010 and I have always returned to him when I had an issue or a question. He is a very truth speaking and up front attorney. He is NOT like most lawyers in Houston who will candy coat things and make you believe you have a case if you don't. He is also NOT one of those money hungry lawyers who is inching for fame with the judge. He has a very good way of prepping you for trial, if your case goes to this, unlike other attorneys. He most definitely holds the 'Lawyers Creed' to its standards and one of the only trusted Attorney's I know. Not only is he intimidating (to the other side of course) and confident, but he is professional with his appearance and approach. In the long run I am extremely happy with the results I have gotten from this amazing Lawyer!

Mr. Robert Reid McInvale is the best lawyer I've spoken to, especially dealing with my very badly written divorce decree. I went to 2 lawyers before we found Mr. McInvale, they charged us about $300 for consultation and gave us no useful advice and basically said because of how my decree was written, they couldn't help me.
Then we found by goodness gracious and extensive research, Mr. McInvale. We called him the night before, left a message, and spoke with him the very next morning. It was the best consultation I had ever had!! Well worth twice more than what the first 2 lawyers charged me for a consultation! Mr. McInvale told me what documents and proof I needed to get for my case. After gathering all the information, we went through the court process, he coached me through all of it, how to answer, what the opposing party might say or ask, as if we were in the court room infront of the Judge. He did not leave anything out and told me what all to expect.
The day before the hearing, my ex's lawyer (law firm rated well over 4 stars) made an offer we turned down. We then showed up to court the next day, Mr. McInvale and my ex's lawyer spoke,.. minutes later, my ex husband wanted to plea guilty!! He plead guilty, and was ordered to pay half my attorney fees!
Mr. McInvale is the best family lawyer you will ever find. He is honest, accurate, and very aggressive. You need Mr. McInvale, especially if you have a difficult case. Yes, he is very up front and he will tell you how it is. You also have to be able to handle his honesty and his aggressiveness. You want him as your lawyer! His retainers fee was more than the average lawyers, but he is far from average and is worth all of it, if not more!!! I highly recommend Mr. McInvale! We will continue to seek his legal representation in the future!

I used Mr.Reid for a child support issue! The mother of my child was trying to get 50k in arrears enforced after we had an agreement not to have child support for several years. He is cut throat and knows his stuff. He will teach you what to say and what not to say, hes honestly so good that i didnt have to say a word at all in court. He comes prepared, left the mother of my child and her lawyer stuttering and upset! He is spendy but the money is well worth it if you want to get a win! I highly recommend him! Thanks again.

Mr.Reid is one of the best! He helped my boyfriend get out of being thrown in jail for a bogus amount of child support arrears the mother was trying to enforce! He is very straight forward and blunt, some say he is rude but i appreciated that part. He is a shark in the courtroom, you definitely want him by your side for the win! Thanks again!

Highly recommended and experienced Lawyer!
Hands down the best decision for our child custody case was hiring Reid McInvale! After hearing so many opinions about how tough it would be for a father of an 18-month-old to win joint custody in Texas and almost feeling as if the odds were impossible, Reid quickly helped calm our fears and doubts. He will always tell you what is best for you and give you the guidance and direction to get through a tough, challenging case. He is honest, trustworthy, responsible, and dependable. He goes above and beyond to give you excellent legal counsel. Earning an excellent court reputation and reputation amongst his peers, Reid is known for being able to deliver in court. He is definitely the attorney you want on your side. I highly recommend Reid McInvale.
Marci

We consulted several lawyers that told us it was impossible for a father to get a Standard Possession Order (SPO) for a child under the age of 3. Robert (Reid) McInvale made the impossible possible and proved them all wrong. Reid's possesses an expert knowledge in Child custody and he leveraged that knowledge in 2 court appearances to secure the father a temporary SPO and then later a permanent SPO. Prior to court Reid works with his client to ensure he has the information needed for a successful court appearance. Reid will not fill you with false hope and he will always tell you the truth, even if the truth hurts. Reid did a great job for our family and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation in a child custody matter. I would also like to give a shout-out Lawrence, Reid's legal assistant. Lawrence is always there to take phone calls and answered questions. He was a great help to us. Reid can make the impossible possible.

This guy is no BS. Even I was scared of him. I had a motion to modify a court order filed by my ex that wasn't close to fair or in my favor at all. After my initial consultation with Mr. McInvale I immediately knew he was the kind of lawyer that would fight like I needed him to. Once hired, we had a long meeting and went over everything that we did before (and what I did wrong in my previous agreement), and made a plan to right-side my court order as well as respond to the new one filed. Mr. McInvale and her lawyer spoke outside of the court room and then all of the sudden we were going to mediation. Mr. McInvale then instructed me on how to prepare. After that, we didn't even make it to court, my ex and her attorney settled and what I got was even better than anything the first order gave me. I feel blessed to have found him and will definitely use him in the future, should I need it. If you have a Child Custody/Parental Rights case I could not speak higher of Mr. McInvale. If I could give him 10 stars I would!

Absolutely outstanding. As a father, I knew it was going to be a tough battle to win custody of my child. Reid is by far the most knowledgeable and consistent attorneys to work with. He is VERY knowledgeable in the laws of family court and knows exactly what to say and what not to say. He goes through and explains everything you need to know from start to finish. In the court room, there's no games. He is to the point, keeping the judge and everyone involved focused on the main goal. He took great care of me and in the end I am the sole custodial parent for my son. 10/10 and HIGHLY recommend to anyone needing the best help there is when it comes to family law. Thank you x1000 Reid.

-Spencer

Called and left messages 3x for McInvale over a 3 week period. No phone call was ever returned.
2 stars simply because the gentleman who answered the phone was professional and courteous.
I was really looking foward to the expertise he could offer based on reviews, but oh well.

Robert was very professional and answered all my questions with knowledge of the law. I couldn't have received a better free consultation. Thank you

I'm getting divorced!!!

Complete jerk. Because I clearly had no money, all he did was insult me.

I met wth three other lawyers before I met with Mr McInvale and I hired him on the spot. The difference between him and the others was his passion to win not the money which is the sense I got from the others. I knew he would fight for me and was not disappointed. If you are searching for a lawyer who will fight and cares about winning then I highly recomend you consult with Mr Mcinvale. He is known as the "bulldog" and he lives up to that name.

Never go to court without Reid McInvale! His experience and knowledge are second to none. Reid was patient and kind to me while guiding me through a complex court case, but was tough and demanding with the opposing party to help me come out on top! The only thing worse than not having Reid McInvale as your attorney is to find out the other party does!!

Highly recommend Reid Mcinvale.

Caveat, you have to accept that needing a good attorney requires careful evaluation of your motivation, your individual case and your financial/emotional commitment to see it through. It is not a pleasant process, but sometimes it's a necessary one. If you are thin-skinned, unrealistic in your expectations and easily offended, you may need to continue your search. However, if you are reading attorney reviews on divorce/custody and looking for a top notch, highly experienced and aggressive attorney, do yourself a favor and hire Reid. It can be overwhelming searching endless, glossy, family law ads or latching on too quickly to the lowest bidder and being misled by overly optimistic promises. I have had to retain several attorneys over the course of twelve years, and unequivocally, Reid Mcinvale is the best. He has accomplished more in one year than all the others combined. To help put things further into perspective, I am a Father who was seeking custody of my teenage daughter. While each case is unique, it should be no surprise that the odds of success in family court for men seeking custody are not generally favorable. All things being equal, it is usually a gender-biased, stacked deck.

What I got after hiring Reid Mcinvale is honesty, solid and timely legal advice based on realistic expectations regarding my case. His direct and generally loud manner may be a bit caustic and intimidating for some, but do not let that sway you. That is just his personality at times. In my opinion, it's exactly what you want in a contentious legal matter, especially when it's concerning your child/children. If you have reached the point in the process where you are reading these reviews, you may be past the point of amicable negotiations. You are either in a fight, or about to be. During your initial consultation and throughout the process, you may hear things you don't like at times, but as stated earlier, there are attorneys who will happily "over-promise and under-deliver" regarding their clients, but basically deliver next to nothing for a slightly lower legal bill. Reid is not in that category. Personally, I appreciated his no nonsense, no B.S. approach to representation. It was a welcome change from the standard posturing and schmoozing I have come to expect from average attorneys.

I could not be happier with the results of my case. I have Reid to thank for that. I'm also appreciative of his assistant Lawrence who handled many of my questions as the case progressed up to trial. I highly recommend Mr. Mcinvale. I'll close with one final "opinion". You do NOT want to be the person that's facing Reid Mcinvale in the courtroom.

I never thought I’d need to hire another attorney post-divorce, but I’ve hired several and decided it was time for me to stop wasting money on mediocre counsel and hire the BEST!

I found Mr. McInvale after calling several other attorneys and knew instantly that he was my attorney. The first phone call was returned immediately, he asked me about my case, who opposing counsel was and looked it up. He didn’t require me to take time off work and pay a consultation fee. He explained the law, answered my questions and said, “Now you just have to decide if you want me!” I knew at that moment, I wanted and needed Mr. McInvale on my side. Though this was one matter, he defended me to the end even after opposing counsel refused to draft an Order according to the judge’s ruling. As a paralegal, I draft and review legal documents daily and when Mr. McInvale filed the answer in my case, I knew that he wasn’t just your ordinary attorney. He filed more than just a “general denial”. He took the time to draft my answer with case law. He showed up to court early and on time, even before me, and never had me wondering if he would be there. He made me feel as if I was his only client! Even during the disastrous Hurricane Harvey, he emailed to make sure my son and I fared well. Mr. McInvale is PRICELESS!

Mr. McInvale advocated for me and prepared and fought like it was his own personal matter. I’ve never had an attorney do that. I’ve had attorneys talk a good game and once hired treat my case like any other case. Mr. McInvale is skilled, competent and ethical. He is passionate about the law, knows the law and zealously represents his clients. I can't thank him enough!

Excellent attorney especially if you are fighting against big time (expensive) firms that advertise on the radio. Reid can handle all complications of family law and does so in a manner that makes you feel confident that he has your best interests in mind. He is a bull dog with a good heart.

Horrible experience. Just called to ask for a consultation price, but he insisted on asking questions about the case in a very rude and impatient manner and would not allow me to finish speaking. He even laughed at something I said at one point and seemed to be mocking my statements instead of wanting to help. Made it seem like he was against me from the start without knowing anything about me, which is NOT what is supposed to happen. Would definitely NOT recommend, not even for a phone call unless you want to speak to someone who will make you feel very uncomfortable. Couldn't rate lower than 1 star even though that's what he deserves.

Reid is unique in that he is rough around the edges, is a fighter, KNOWS the law and the system, yet is very compassionate. Divorce is hard enough, but add out-of-state and residency issues, and a teenager, it was super hard. He was awesome through the process. He helped me talk through my options so we could come up with a good strategy. He was tough and really helped me keep it together and was with me all the way. Thanks Reid!

Mr.McInvale gets the job done. Most definitely will
recommend him and consider in the future as necessary to
family & friends! If you need a Divorce call him.

The minute you sense an impending divorce/custody battle do yourself a favor and hire Reid McInvale. You don't want to take the chance that your opponent will hire him first. He will go above and beyond to make sure you are well represented. He truly goes the extra mile and cares about his clients, unlike most attorneys. The outcome is as important to him as it is to you. You can rest assured he will fight to get you the best deal possible! An outstanding attorney! In my personal experience, my soon to be ex-husbands attorney informed my ex-husband that I had hired an exceptional attorney and to prepare himself. This was music to my ears! His reputation obviously precedes him within the legal arena. To give you an idea of his capabilities, I have custody 98.3% of the time. My ex-husband has 1.7%. (for good reason) Thank you Reid!!!

He’s simply the THE BEST!!!
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for what Mr. McInvale has accomplished in my Custody and Legal Battle.
Mr. McInvale took on my case as substitution for my first lawyer in a post-divorce battle.
On the verge of losing everything, including my children, I needed a lawyer capable to handle a high conflict case. Someone who would not back down and handle a highly narcissistic and difficult ex- spouse. A BULLDOG!
According to Mr. McInvale, my Divorce Decree was the worst he had seen in 30 years of practice.
Reid is a fantastic lawyer. He is thorough, aggressive, very knowledgeable and educated.
He has a broad knowledge of other cultures and was able to incorporate cultural differences into my case and use them to my advantage.
Up to that point I was not aware that I was fighting for Custody in a Texas Court with almost all Republican Judges. This was a turning point for me and I completely surrendered to Mr. McInvale’s expertise and guidance to stand any chance in Court.
Every step of the way Reid McInvale explained to me what to expect (most of it I didn’t like).
He was able to settle my case through mediation and achieved an outcome, better than I could have ever dreamed off. Given the little we had to work with, his expertise and negotiation skills, combined with a brilliant Judge at mediation, produced excellent results.
Reid prepared me very well for Court. He made sure I know my facts, was able to “Answer the question!” (You will be introduced to a very lovely drawing in his office) and gives fabulous fashion advice. In all seriousness, Mr. McInvale approved my Court outfit and got me to raise my hemline.
In all honestly that’s the point where I thought this man is crazy. He is. Crazy good!
Mr. McInvale has a very complex approach to his work and incorporates many different elements. Once combined into a magnificent Orchestra, the Court Room is his Carnegie Hall.

He empowered me to stand up for myself and changed the future and wellbeing of myself and therefor my children.
His advice on how to handle future conflicts, build a case, gather evidence and quietly and consistently develop a strategy is invaluable. His common sense advice regarding post-Divorce problems, especially with the children is invaluable.
Reid is an expensive lawyer. Don’t let that stop you from hiring him. He gets you a rock solid Divorce Decree! Not being represented by a lawyer in my Divorce has cost me twice as much as Mr. Mcinvale costs. Learn from my mistakes and hire Mr. McInvale.
For the first time in three years I feel I have a future. This has a profound effect on my wellbeing and the wellbeing of my children, who are starting to blossom.
Reid fought with intensity and fierceness as if these children were his own.
He is called the bulldog for a reason. Don’t be intimidated by his large and loud personality.
Surrender! As much as I hate to admit it but Reid was right in everything he suggested.
He has his clients best interest at heart at all times. He is God sent and simply the BEST!!!

P.S. I would like to mention Lawrence, Mr. McInvale's Paralegal. He is the quiet force in the back, equally brilliant and efficient as Mr. McInvale. He easily gets overlooked because of his quiet demeanor. He has been very helpful to my case and I would like to thank him for his efforts.
Together they are the DREAM TEAM as they complement each other so well.

This lawyer was extremely rude, I'm not even a client I was calling to see if he was taking new clients, as I am looking for a new lawyer. He rudely said " no I'm not taking new clients " then just hung up the phone. Very unprofessional, I wouldn't recommend this guy I don't care what everyone else has reviewed on this law firm. Learn how to approach people on the phone.

I rarely take time to post online reviews but our experience with Reid McInvale has been so good that I want to do whatever I can to help other people find this attorney
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it was overwhelming when we started looking for a divorce and child custody attorney for our daughter in Houston. We live out of state and hired another attorney before switching to Mr.McInvale.

The first attorney failed to give us the confidence that he would fight as hard for our daughter as we would. Mr. McInvale not only fought as hard as we would for her rights, he prepped her for court and she felt confident through the stressful court experience.

Her husband wanted full custody of the children and for her to pay him child support. The court ended up ordering full custody given to our daughter and she received the child support from him We are so grateful for Reid's skills as a seasoned litigator.

We will be grateful forever that we found Mr. McInvale. He gave our daughter the legal advice she needed, common sense guidance and the support that she needed. He believed in her, defended her when attacked and made sure she received a fair trial.

I've been a client of Reid's for over 10 months now through a difficult contested divorce with child. Reid McInvale was my second lawyer after the first lawyer proved not to be aggressive at all. Reid is a fantastic lawyer and can't praise him enough for the nearly flawless work he has performed during my trial. He is thorough, aggressive as a bulldog, looks like a bulldog and totally shut down my ex-wife and her lawyers.

For example, Reid had physical evidence to bring to court supporting my case against her word of mouth, which the court overruled her. Whenever her lawyer would attempt to gain sympathy, Reid would counter instantly with an "objection" since the topic would not be relevant to the trial settings.

I'm not the best versed in legal matters. I have a hard time remembering "petitioner" and "respondent". However, Reid guided me through all of the legal malaise with clear and concise direction. He has been extremely fair with billing, and although he is rather expensive, he is worth every penny. I've saved a boatload of money by going with McInvale than staying with a less aggressive and experienced lawyer.

Reid can be rough on the edges and when I'm not doing my job, he lets me know it, but that's the way it should be and the man gets things done quickly. That's what you want with a lawyer anyway. The least amount of work (i.e. money) for the most amount of results.

If you want an efficient and clear lawyer that will win, Reid is your man!