The Potential Consequences of Overstaying a Visa Although it used to happen relatively often and typically without significant consequence, the practice of staying in the United States beyond the expiration date of your immigration visa is now … [Read more...]
Drunk Driving Accident Risks during the Holidays
What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of Injury This Year? The holidays are here…a time to join with friends and family to celebrate and give thanks. For many of us, that means office or social gatherings, often with a little bit of holiday cheer. … [Read more...]
Your Spouse Has Asked for a Divorce—What Are Your Next Steps?
Protecting Yourself and Your Rights in the Early Part of a Divorce Proceeding You've had strife in your marriage for some time and things have finally come to a head. Maybe you still want to try to work it out or maybe you're just done. But now you … [Read more...]
How to File a Slip and Fall Claim
The Things You Need to Do after a Slip, Trip or Fall in Winter Weather Conditions It's nearly winter in Texas, and while you won't typically have to deal with a couple feet of snow, it's fairly common for temperatures to dip below freezing, often … [Read more...]
The Importance of Periodically Reviewing Your Estate Plan
Why You Want to Be Proactive with Your Estate Planning You've worked hard to build your net worth, in part because you want a comfortable retirement, but also because you want your loved ones to be provided for in the event of your untimely demise. … [Read more...]
Three Bailey & Galyen Lawyers Honored
Attorneys Michael Galyen, David Klemm and Greg Gallagher Lauded Three of Bailey & Galyen’s lawyers have earned recognition for their professional skills: Attorney Michael Galyen had been named a 2023 Top Attorney by Fort Worth … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Slip and Fall Accidents
Protecting Your Legal Rights When You Are Hurt in Icy Winter Conditions Though Texas is not in the snow belt, there are many parts of the state that see sub-freezing temperatures every winter, sometimes for days at a time. Because these types of … [Read more...]
Pathways to Legal Residency Status for Immigrants in Texas
The Different Ways You Can Become a Legal Resident of the United States It's been your dream for a long time—come to the United States, become a permanent resident and provide a better life for your family. You've made it to America, but you're not … [Read more...]
Injuries Caused by a Dangerous or Defective Product
What You Need to Do When You Have a Product Liability Claim There are new and amazing technological advancements every day, with new consumer products that all offer to make life easier. You would expect that, if you can purchase a product, it's … [Read more...]
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Proving Liability in a Slip-and-Fall Case
Why Is Establishing Fault So Difficult in a Premises Liability Lawsuit? You've been hurt in a slip and fall accident on residential or commercial property. There may have been broken steps or cracked pavement at an entryway. The floor may have been … [Read more...]
Immigrants and the Visa Backlog Problem
What Is the Problem? What Caused the Backlog? What Can Be Done to Solve the Problem? According to reports published by the U.S. Department of State in October, 2023, there are currently nearly 300,000 eligible applicants for immigrant visas who are … [Read more...]
