Perhaps you have seen “HANDLE WITH CARE” stenciled on the outside of a container or crate. If you’re like me you may have tried to child-proof a room or dealt with the consequences of placing an item in harms’ way. As we get older we accumulate more … [Read more...]
No Man’s Life, Liberty, or Property are Safe while the Legislature is in Session
No Man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session. ~ Gideon Tucker For as long as anyone can remember, alimony has been tax deductible. In Texas, we do not call it alimony instead, it is referred to as Post Divorce … [Read more...]
BUDGETING 101
After 18 years practicing bankruptcy law, I am still amazed that clients often do not understand the importance of monthly budgeting. For individuals facing bankruptcy, a solid, realistic monthly budget will usually be the difference between success … [Read more...]
SO, YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEVIL?
Let’s call the Independent Medical Examiner (IME) “Devil”. The insurance carrier can request you see one of their own chosen doctors once every 180 days or after you have seen a Designated Doctor (DWC Appointed). From my experience, these doctors are … [Read more...]
Dram Shop Laws in Texas: Holding Bar Owners Accountable
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Texas and the other driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, you may have a claim against the person or establishment that served the alcohol to the at-fault driver. … [Read more...]
Expunging or Sealing a Criminal Record in Texas
When you’ve been arrested or convicted on a criminal charge in Texas, it can haunt you for years. Because arrests and criminal proceedings are a matter of public record, a potential employer may see them and make an unfavorable decision based on … [Read more...]
Potential Changes to Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2018
On January 11, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to state Medicaid directors, allowing them to waive the current Medicaid rules and impose more restrictive eligibility standards. Among the permissible changes to the … [Read more...]
How Do I Know When It’s Time to File for Bankruptcy?
Filing bankruptcy is scary, difficult and not fun. But when it’s time to file, it’s time to file. Ask yourself a few simple questions. First, do you feel out of control regarding your finances? Is this causing you stress and discomfort, or affecting … [Read more...]
SURPRISE!
Frequently, I will speak to someone about the death of a loved one and try to share wise counsel with them. There are a great many things that accompany death that most of us have little experience navigating. Each case is unique and each one has … [Read more...]
Can I Sue My Employer For My Work Related injury?
Are there lump sum settlements under Texas Workers’ Comp laws? Can I sue a subscribing employer for pain & suffering or future lost wages? The simple answer is NO. The Work Comp laws here in Texas took a drastic change in 1991. Any injuries … [Read more...]
Equifax Update
We wanted to update you on the current status of the Equifax litigation. All Equifax data breach lawsuits have been consolidated in one court, the Northern District of Georgia, in MDL #2800. MDL stands for multidistrict litigation, which means all … [Read more...]
Suspended License Due to Judgement
If your license has been suspended due to a civil judgment for a car accident and you were responsible for as an uninsured motorist, you may be able to discharge the debt by filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and get your license reinstated. Driving with a … [Read more...]
