Fiza Syed

Fiza Syed

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Katy, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

21734 Provincial Blvd, Suite 240 (We are located inside Gravina Investment), Katy, TX

About Fiza

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Divorces, Child support‎, Child custody, Family case law‎, Adoption law‎, CPS, Protective Orders

13 years | 400 cases

50%
Family 50%

Divorces, Child support‎, Child custody, Family case law‎, Adoption law‎, CPS, Protective Orders

13 years | 400 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Merchant Law PLLC

21734 Provincial Blvd, Suite 240 (We are located inside Gravina Investment), Katy, TX, 77450

Merchant Law PLLC

11200 W. Broadway St. Suite 2743, Pearland, TX, 77584

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21 Waterway, Suite 300, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

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Fiza Syed's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Nick | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Nothing short of excellent!

I really love this lawyer. She’s flat out amazing. I was/am a dad that immediately felt like I’d be chugging uphill to gain custody of my child once divorce loomed. Fiza took the time to hear me, to look through the evidence I presented, and she was there EVERY step of the way. She was constantly a t...ext or an email away. I looked at other attorneys prior to retaining Fiza. I’m glad that’s all I did. Fiza is an absolute rockstar! You won’t go wrong choosing Fiza to represent you!

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Believe the negative reviews

I did my research on different lawyers and decided to hire her. What a joke and waste of time. Completely dissatisfied with her services. Frank was helpful and explained the process so he was mainly the reason why I hired them. After paying the retainer fee I should’ve known that it would be a hassle... to get the divorce and custody moving along. Every meeting I’ve had with Fiza she’s been late. I’ve had to e-mail, text, call, not just her but also her team to get a hold of someone. I was told there was a process server involved and when I called the court to find out the documents mysteriously had been “lost by the court” and she had to “file them all over again”. The documents were filed and finally the papers were served, and we were supposed to set a date for mediation and no date has been set as of yet. This was supposed to happen in January. We are now in October and I’m still trying to get a hold of her by e-mail, calls, and texts and there’s no response. Do yourself a favor and find someone else.

Posted by Sionnain | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Cares about your case and you as a person

Divorce lawyers wear many hats, legal rep, grief Counsler, therapist, all because divorce is possibly one of the worst experiences you can go through besides death. I went through all that and more. Fiza not only gave me superior legal representation but she gave me compassion, patience and emotional... support that I don’t believe many lawyers are capable of. There were times I was in a panic with the drama of my divorce and I would just be an emotional hot mess. Fiza helped me through all of it. She went above and beyond to help me not only legally but as a human. She was there for me throughout it all, through my anxiety driven 2am texts, to my emotional breakdowns, through everything. Divorce is not easy but mine was the worst you can have. Fiza got me the settlement I needed, fought for me in court and got me through even though she had many other clients and cases, she was always there for me. I can’t recommend her enough.

Posted by Roxie Salinas | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bad service I call three different numbers they never answer but will text me saying they will call me back bad communication

When I first meet her she seem to ready listen and wanted to help said once I paid she will start on my son case did not happen I asked for paper work from my son case never got it I still call and they won’t answer really disappointed I readed all the reviews all were good don’t know what happen wit...h that cause all I get is nothing don’t know how reliable the reviews are from my services cause I got none not even a phone call I have to find out what going on with my son case all by myself calling courts and looking online please be careful

Posted by Logan | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Divorce is one of the most difficult thing you will go through ever! Fiza Syed was mine and my current wife's third experience with attorneys, we both wish they had been our first. As much as you want your case to be decided on what she/he did to you, it won't be. As much as you want to get the last ...word/e-mail/text in don't do it, listen to the Fiza Syed team it's not worth it. case's are decided on the law, and in the end, believe it or not "this too will pass". Fiza Syed knows the law, let them help you, listen to them, and although you may not feel like you got everything "You Wanted", you will be represented by a team that is interested in doing what is ethical as well as in the best interest of the client. Over a year later, we still call on their firm if we have any issues with our settlement. We would use them again, and recommend them every time we are asked who we used, or who we would use. We consider Merchant Law PLLC as very special people in our lives, without her help we would not have the time with our kids that we have today.

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Fiza Syed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Harris

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Jacques

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Syeds an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need. She is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Zachary Wall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Roberts

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats her clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. She is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend her for future services."

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Elena Denevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great member of the legal community."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fiza is a solid attorney if you're seeking looking for someone to successfully get you through a divorce or child custody case."

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Mildred Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Sedaghat

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Oscar Ramirez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Syed is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Ivashuk

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorothy Bunce

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Practical and straightforward legal advice makes me glad to have the opportunity to endorse attorney Fiza Zaidi Syed! And even though my husband's name is Zaite, they are NOT related."

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Willie Graves

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great advocate offering wise counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert McAngus

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Reiner

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have done several mediations with her. She is an exceptional attorney. She comes prepared and ready to work hard at mediation. She is 100% professional yet a strong advocate for her clients. It's always a pleasure to work with her. I might not resolve all her cases but I know that a mediation with her will be productive and move the case along."

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Walter Hnot,

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fiza is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fiza is a top-notch defense attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Cade

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fiza Zaidi Syed is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism. She was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating her time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt she will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within her main areas of practice."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Listed, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Merchant Law, PLLC

2011 - 2012

Student Attorney, Southern Methodist University School Of Law

Associations

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Brazoria County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

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Education

2016

University of Houston Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

2012

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Ethics & the Texas Lawyer Disciplinary Process

Languages

Farsi

Hindi

Persian

Urdu

Spanish

Activity

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