As you or a loved one ages, there are some provisions in the law and some unique laws that exist to protect older people. Elder Law is interesting as a legal practice area because it is draws on multiple parts of the law. Those parts are family law, estate planning,...
We have all seen distracted drivers on the busy Texas roads and highways. Recent statistics show that distracted driving continues to be a major problem in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2021, 1 in 5 accidents were caused by a...
When the time comes that we need to find a nursing home for our loved ones, most people do not think about looking at the corporate structure or the insurance of the nursing home. However, more-and-more people are finding out the hard way that these two items are more...
No one wants to go through a foreclosure. But sometimes the circumstances mean that it’s the only option available to you. When it happens, you need to understand what can happen so that you don’t get surprised. A deficiency judgment is one of those surprises which...
The scope of a guardianship can vary under Texas law, but one fundamental remains: the ward who is under guardianship must be protected, and the guardian needs to be trusted. If there are potential problems, other interested parties should be aware of them and have...
Most Texans think that by signing a will, they will eliminate quarrels among their survivors over the distribution of their assets. In many cases, that assumption is valid, but in a few cases, survivors of the decedent may still quarrel over who gets what from the...
Most businesses would be thrilled to obtain a government contract. These can represent a reliable income stream for the life of the contract. However, government contracts frequently contain a “termination for convenience” clause which, when exercised, can suddenly...
Judges have a role in adjudicating massive dockets of caseloads in our already overburdened court system. At least at the federal level, there are Magistrate Judges who can oversee discovery and other matters, as well as law clerks who assist with research, the review...
When Texas residents suffer injuries in any kind of incident, it is normal to feel a range of emotions. Frustration, anger and uncertainty are common for injured victims. Whether your injury was caused by a car accident, workplace accident or an accident on another...
Although a workplace accident or illness is possible at any job location, there are certain trades and professions that have a reputation for being dangerous. Take, for example, the construction industry. Many people in the Beaumont area make their living working on...