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Cara Mittleman Kelly, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas

focused on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation

Austin, TX

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Cara Mittleman Kelly is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation.

Based in
Austin, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Estate Litigation · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Cara Mittleman Kelly: Cara Mittleman Kelly is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Cara's practice areas in Austin

Cara concentrates on business, estate litigation, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Austin, Texas

Cara takes business matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cara agrees to represent you.

Estate Litigation cases in Austin, Texas

Cara takes estate litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cara agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Austin, Texas

Cara takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cara agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Austin, Texas

Cara takes real estate matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cara agrees to represent you.

Biography

Cara Mittleman Kelly, business attorney serving Austin

Cara Mittleman Kelly is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation. Cara works from Austin, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.

Cara Mittleman Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate.

Cara Mittleman, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cara Mittleman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Cara handles business matters

Cara Mittleman Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Cara Mittleman, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cara Mittleman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and…

The kind of cases Cara takes

Cara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate litigation, and litigation matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Cara studied and practices

  • Fordham University

    J.D. · 2004

Cara studied at J.D. in Fordham University.

Law school and academic background

Cara completed J.D. in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cara runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Cara's legal honors and published work

Cara has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026).

Locations

Cara Mittleman Kelly's office in Austin

Cara's primary office is at 300 West Sixth Street, Suite 2050, Austin, Texas, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

300 West Sixth Street, Suite 2050

Austin, Texas 78701

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cara Mittleman Kelly — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cara's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Austin, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cara

Cara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cara Mittleman Kelly

  • How much does it cost to hire Cara for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cara offer a free consultation?

    Cara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cara's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Cara's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cara take my case if I'm outside Austin?

    Cara is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Cara?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cara accepting new business clients right now?

    Cara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas

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