Business Details
18 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Austin Family Law & Estate Planning Attorney
At Griswold Law Firm, we combine decades of legal experience with a unique philosophy rooted in mindfulness and integrity to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Our approach, inspired by Taijiquan principles, emphasizes strategic efficiency and ethical advocacy, minimizing conflict while maximizing resolution success. Specializing in family law, estate planning, and civil litigation, we serve clients across Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas with bilingual Mandarin support. As a military veteran-founded practice, we bring disciplined expertise to divorce mediation, child custody cases, and complex legal disputes. Our commitment to conscientious detail management ensures no critical elements are overlooked, while our focus on long-term client relationships underscores our dedication to fostering harmony through the legal process.With trial-tested litigators on our team, we provide robust representation backed by extensive courtroom experience. Our transparent flat-fee structures for prenuptial agreements and estate planning packages exemplify our commitment to accessible, predictable legal services. Clients consistently praise our ability to navigate complex cases with professionalism and genuine care, as evidenced by numerous five-star testimonials highlighting successful case resolutions and exceptional client support.
Services
Divorce Mediation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Prenuptial Agreements
Trial Representation
Document Review
Legal Consultation
Asset Division
Postnuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of trial-tested legal experience in family and civil law
- Bilingual Mandarin support for international clients and documentation needs
- Military veteran-founded practice combining discipline with compassionate advocacy
- Transparent flat-fee pricing for prenuptial agreements and estate planning packages
- Proven success in complex cases with numerous 5-star client testimonials
What people say
Excellent strategist
Fluent Mandarin support
Military veteran perspective
Successful case resolutions
Compassionate advocacy
Services
Divorce Mediation
Griswold Law Firm provides skilled divorce mediation services focused on amicable resolutions while maintaining client interests. Our approach minimizes conflict through strategic negotiation techniques informed by Taijiquan principles. Clients benefit from reduced costs and emotional stress compared to traditional litigation, with experienced guidance through all aspects of property division, child custody, and support arrangements.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning packages protect clients' assets and intentions through customized wills, trusts, and advance directives. Flat-fee structures include detailed document preparation, power of attorney arrangements, and execution guidance. Services address both individual and family needs with coordinated guardianship provisions and trust funding assistance for long-term asset protection.
Civil Litigation
Handling complex civil litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury claims, and business conflicts, our firm combines trial readiness with strategic negotiation. With over 95% case resolution through pre-trial settlements, we leverage extensive courtroom experience to secure favorable outcomes while minimizing litigation duration and associated costs for clients across Travis County and surrounding areas.
Prenuptial Agreements
We offer transparent flat-fee prenuptial agreement services with multiple service tiers to suit complexity requirements. Our process includes thorough review of financial considerations, enforcement standards under Texas law, and negotiation support. Services also extend to reviewing existing agreements with focus on fairness assessment and modifications to ensure legal enforceability and future dispute prevention.
Child Custody Representation
Specialized child custody services focus on protecting parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests. Our experienced attorneys handle visitation arrangements, support calculations, and modification requests with sensitivity to family dynamics. Services include courtroom representation, mediation support, and strategic guidance through Department of Child Support Services proceedings for both contested and uncontested cases.
People
Timothy A. Griswold
Attorney & Founder
Licensed in Texas and California with 15+ years' experience, Tim graduated cum laude from University of Illinois College of Law. A military veteran and former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he speaks Mandarin fluently and integrates Taijiquan principles into legal strategy. Winner of 'Push Hands King Competition' and legal consultant for international martial arts associations.
Questions
What areas of law does Griswold Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family law (divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements), estate planning (wills, trusts), and civil litigation (contract disputes, personal injury) serving Austin and surrounding Texas counties.
Do you offer consultations for new clients?
Yes, we offer one-hour consultations for $350, which can be applied toward our flat-fee services if you decide to proceed with our firm for your legal needs.
Are there bilingual legal services available?
Yes, Attorney Timothy Griswold speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and provides legal services including document review and court representation for Mandarin-speaking clients.
What makes Griswold Law Firm different from other practices?
Our unique approach combines Taijiquan-inspired mindfulness with military discipline, offering strategic efficiency and ethical advocacy. This philosophy helps minimize conflict while maximizing successful legal resolutions through our extensive trial experience.
Do you handle emergency legal situations?
Yes, we provide emergency order assistance including temporary restraining orders and urgent custody modifications with prompt response to critical legal situations requiring immediate attention.
