The question “Will my credit be ruined forever?” comes up at almost every initial client consultation and the answer is “No.” Yes, a bankruptcy case stays on your credit report for up to ten years. But once you file bankruptcy and receive your … [Read more...]
What will happen to Grandma and Grandpa currently in the nursing home under the proposed budget cuts?
Currently, Medicaid pays for about two-thirds of the 1.4 million elderly people in nursing homes. The Legislative Branch is currently debating the dramatic cuts to Medicaid, in addition to many other public service programs currently up for … [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...]
Introducing our New Board Certified Family Law Attorney Duana Boswell-Loechel
Duana Boswell-Loechel grew up in Moore, Oklahoma and moved to League City, Texas her junior year of high school where she attended and graduated from Clear Creek High School. Duana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and Marine … [Read more...]
Dana Spoonemore is Celebrating 24 Years at Bailey & Galyen
Dana Spoonemore came to Bailey & Galyen when she was just a kid. This month Dana is celebrating 24 years at Bailey & Galyen as a paralegal in our Bankruptcy Department. Her smile and professionalism is always there. We have watched her kids grow up … [Read more...]
I Got Hurt…Is It ‘No Big Deal’?
If you have been injured on the job, whether you feel it is minor or you want to work through it to see if it gets better...No matter what, you should always report your incident to your employer. Even if you don't think you need to see a doctor … [Read more...]
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs on the Rise
According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people driving under the influence of prescription drugs has increased significantly over the last decade. Authorities say it's no surprise, pointing to … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increased Use of Prescription Drugs
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the use of prescription pharmaceutical products has skyrocketed in the United States over the last 10 years. Researchers used information gathered as part of a … [Read more...]
THE PEOPLE BUSINESS
Over almost thirty years of law practice I have experienced a lot of change. Max Lucado says; “if you don’t like change, try the coke machine at my office”. Well Max, I don’t think I like change. It’s inevitable… It’s constant… It’s disruptive… It’s … [Read more...]
DIVORCED OR WIDOWED? Words matter
One of the common ways divorce litigation ends is with mediation. Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution encouraged by the Texas Family Code and the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. In mediation the parties meet with a neutral who … [Read more...]
Beaumont Man Files Premises Liability Wrongful Death Claim
Andrew Teel, a Beaumont resident, has filed a wrongful death action against Sienna Apartment Homes, as well as its parent company and property manager, alleging premises liability and gross negligence in the death of his wife and newborn daughter in … [Read more...]
Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Repeal Senate Bill 4
Earlier this month, Fort Worth State Representative Ramon Romero filed a proposal that would repeal Texas Senate Bill 4. SB4, set to become effective on September 1, 2017, cracks down on so-called "sanctuary" cities, municipalities that opt not to … [Read more...]
