I'm Paul Wieneskie and I handle Civil Appeals for Bailey & Galyen. I started my career in 1982 as a briefing attorney for the Court of Appeals in Tyler. I quickly fell in love with Appellate Law and have specialized in that area ever since. I've … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Impairment Ratings
What Are Impairment Ratings, and Why Do They Matter? When you’re hurt on the job in Texas, you have a right to seek benefits under Texas workers’ compensation law. Generally, the payments you receive through a workers’ compensation claim are … [Read more...]
What Not to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Mistakes to Avoid to Maximize Your Recovery If you’re hurt in an automobile accident because of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a legal claim for compensation for your injuries and losses. Though your emotions may run high, and … [Read more...]
Where Can I File a Workplace Discrimination Claim in Texas?
What Is the Process for Getting Compensation for Wrongful Treatment at Work? Under federal and Texas state law, it’s illegal for employers to treat workers differently based on certain enumerated classifications, including: Race Color … [Read more...]
Why You Should Hire an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
The Benefits of Creating an Estate Plan With a Professional You’ve worked hard to build your net worth and you realize it’s time to put plans in place for the orderly transfer of your estate. You’ve seen or heard about the online forms for preparing … [Read more...]
Things to Know About Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Taking the Right Steps to Protect Yourself When you’re hurt because of the negligence of another person, everything can change in an instant, leaving you with questions: Should you file a lawsuit? Should you turn to your insurance … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Workplace Accident
Take the Right Steps to Maximize Your Recovery In Texas, when you suffer most types of injuries in the workplace, you have a right to file a claim for workers’ compensation, which is designed to cover lost wages and medical expenses. Though the … [Read more...]
What Should You Do If You Are Arrested for DWI in Texas?
Protecting Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Arrest It can happen to just about anyone. You’re out for dinner or having a drink with friends after work. On your way home, the police pull you over for a defective taillight or other minor infraction. … [Read more...]
Can You Modify a Divorce Decree in Texas?
How Do You Amend a Divorce Order? What Must You Show? Suppose you make it through the divorce process and have custody, visitation, and support agreements in place… and they’re working. But then, without notice, you’re offered a job in another part … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries: Seek Thorough Medical Attention
Hello. My name is Michael Galyen. I am a personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. We have represented tens of thousands of people who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents. We … [Read more...]
Should I Go Back To Work? Why Did My Checks Stop?
Wills: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Well you caught me on a day where I'm wearing a tie. We had a Zoom hearing today and it was an exciting one. We were trying to probate a will and beat the statute of limitations. What had happened was someone had put off probating the will for a … [Read more...]
