Mr. Phillip Galyen is celebrating 35 years in the Texas Bar!! Come celebrate with US!I want to personally invite you as our existing and prospective clients to celebrate Mr. Galyen’s amazing 35 years as an attorney in the Texas Bar. Becoming an … [Read more...]
THE BUDDY SYSTEM
I am apparently on the “He’s old so we can scam him“ list. Extended warranties or refinancing for cars I don’t own, windows, roofing, and people claiming to be from the IRS or my internet provider. Some of these folks are looking to sell me … [Read more...]
DWI in Texas: What does it really mean?
It sounds simple enough: driving while intoxicated. A common thought is that it means what it says: driving while intoxicated. But how does Texas law really define this offense? First, driving doesn’t really mean driving. Rather, Texas law … [Read more...]
President Trump Causing increase in SSA Wait Time
President Donald Trump’s federal hiring freeze will exacerbate the backlog of cases waiting to be heard for Social Security Disability. There are currently around 1,650 Administrative Judges hearing disability claims in the US. Even with this … [Read more...]
Can You File Bankruptcy More than Once? Just Ask Donald Trump
President Has Declared Bankruptcy 6 Times The federal bankruptcy laws were established to give individuals and business owners the opportunity for a fresh start. Ideally, with that fresh start, and with the lessons learned that forced you into … [Read more...]
Public Intoxication
Texas Penal Code Sec. 49.02. PUBLIC INTOXICATION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another. (a-1) For the purposes of this section, … [Read more...]
Immigration Enforcement Priority and Crimes
There has been a lot of confusion among the immigration community with a recent update to the Immigration Enforcement Priorities. A key difference in the new enforcement priorities from the enforcement outlined by former President Obama is that … [Read more...]
“ONLY BRUSH THE ONES YOU WANT TO KEEP”
I read a quote the other day that has caused me to engage in the unaccustomed torture of thought. “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” I think the sentiment is empowering and a little bit intimidating. On the one hand, I want relief … [Read more...]
Lifetime Alimony in Texas
Alimony, spousal support, or maintenance, as it is called in Texas, provides vital financial assistance to a spouse after a divorce. There are multiple types of maintenance options, including lifetime alimony in Texas. But how do you go about … [Read more...]
2017 SSA Changes
COLA or Cost of Living Adjustments are meant to keep benefits on track with inflation rates. The 2017 COLA adjustment is .3%. The tax rate is remaining unchanged, with employees still being taxed at 7.65% and self-employed persons being taxed at … [Read more...]
Damages for Personal Injury Under Texas Law
If you are injured because of the negligent acts or omissions of somebody else, perhaps a careless driver, a careless doctor or a careless dog owner you may be entitled to money damages to compensate you for your injuries. There are many ways in … [Read more...]
Supplemental Income Benefits : You received an Impairment rating 15% or Higher
When you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement and receive an impairment rating that is 15% or higher, you may be entitled to received Supplemental Income Benefits. SIBS are paid out monthly, which is calculated by using your Average Weekly Wage … [Read more...]
