Proudly taking divorce and family law cases out of Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas.

Most estate planning problems don’t start in court—they start with not having a plan at all. Rebecca O’Connor is an experienced estate planning attorney in Austin, Texas, with a background in regulatory law, legislative policy, and estate strategy. With over a decade of legal experience across multiple jurisdictions, she helps individuals and families understand what could go wrong without proper planning—and what steps to take to protect their future. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, founded by Houston family law attorney Bryan Fagan, Rebecca focuses on helping clients make informed decisions about wills, trusts, and long-term protection—before problems arise.

Licensed since 2016, Raven brings a compassionate yet strategic approach to family law. With extensive experience navigating complex Texas family law matters, she is dedicated to guiding clients through life’s toughest transitions with clarity, integrity, and unwavering support.

Melissa C. Barrick is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after completing her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2021 and Maryland since 2003, Melissa is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Her professional achievements include being a recipient of the Dean’s Decision Award in 2001 and serving as Vice President of the Women’s African American Law Students Association. Additionally, she is an active member of the Texas Bar College and the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section for 2024-2025. Melissa’s passion for law stems from an early interest in justice—playing lawyer instead of school as a child and being inspired by her brothers’ legal careers. She credits the Honorable Robert Broadwater of the 7th District Court in West Virginia for shaping her legal mindset, particularly in understanding the weight of justice and the impact of jury trials. Outside of her legal work, Melissa is deeply committed to animal rights and volunteers with her church, Shoreline Church in North Tampa. She enjoys spending her free time watching movies, listening to music, and traveling—aspiring to see every continent in the world. A proud pet owner, she has a Pekingese dog named Mo’mani, affectionately called Mo’ for short. Melissa was born in Junction City, Missouri, and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, before eventually moving to Houston. She values family, hard work, and dedication—qualities reflected in both her personal and professional life. Known for being professional, tenacious, dedicated, and hardworking, Melissa is an advocate clients can trust to fight for their best interests.

Lucy “Brandy” Bramlett is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Austin office. Brandy brings a diverse and well-rounded legal background to her practice, with experience spanning family law, law enforcement defense, environmental law, and oil and gas matters. Brandy earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi (1992) before pursuing her Juris Doctor at Texas A&M School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with several respected organizations, including Kimbrough Legal, Izzo & Associates, the Office of the Attorney General, Flahive, Ogden & Latson, and the Texas Senate. Brandy was drawn to the legal profession by a desire to help families navigate difficult and often emotional situations. She approaches each case with compassion, dedication, and a practical mindset.

Braden Bennett, the Firm’s principal attorney, has been practicing construction litigation since 2009. He studied at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was a member of the San Diego Law Review. Mr. Bennett graduated with honors from the University Southern California in 2004. He enjoys travel, fishing, fitness, and Trojan football.