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...]
President Trump’s Budget Request includes $72 Billion in SS Cuts
The entire 2018 Budget Proposal, “A New Foundation for American Greatness.” Proposes to cut Federal spending by $3.6 Trillion over the next 10 years. Most of the largest cuts are aimed at discretionary spending, but over $1 Trillion is aimed at … [Read more...]
Adverse Side Effects from Mesh Implants
Experienced Medical Product Liability Attorneys—Hernia Mesh If you've had surgery to repair a hernia in the past few years, or even as long ago as the late 1980s, there's a chance that a surgical mesh was implanted as part of the process. The mesh … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Travel Ban
The United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on Monday, allowing a very limited version of the travel ban the President attempted to implement by executive order in January. The original travel ban would have imposed a total ban, for a … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Workers Comp Case If I Move out of Texas?
Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers’ … [Read more...]
Social Security Is Not Going to Sustain You In Your Golden Years
The first US Disability Program was the Civil War Pension program which began during the civil war in 1862. It provided benefits for soldiers with disabilities “incurred as a direct consequence of ... military duty.” Widows and orphans could receive … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Sued!
Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff or constable is looking for you to serve you with legal documents. So, you’ve been sued. Now what? There are … [Read more...]
Three Misconceptions About Estate Planning
1. I’LL GET AROUND TO IT Seventy percent of Texans never get around to preparing for their death or disability. They rationalize that when they get old or sick or hurt they will see a lawyer about some documents to protect their family. This is like … [Read more...]
Criminal Responsibilities For The Conduct Of Another
CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ANOTHER Section 7.02 Penal Code: There are situations where a person may be held criminally responsible for the conduct of someone else. This is called the "Law of Parties." This is truly a way where a … [Read more...]
