Imagine that you and a long-time business partner are in a deadlock over how to expand your business. Despite years of amicable decision-making and solid personal relationships outside of work, tensions are suddenly high—so much so that direct conversation becomes a battleground, and the threat of costly and drawn-out courtroom litigation is a genuine concern.…
It may surprise you to hear an attorney say this, but we would prefer to help people avoid going to court. Sure, our firm has extensive bench and jury trial experience with complex cases dealing with breach of contract, personal injuries, wrongful death, business litigation, and fire cases. Our client list also includes people who…
Many of us do not think about the possibility of one day being sued. To us, the idea of something like that happening is too far-fetched — things would have to really go off the rails in life or business for us to be stuck in a position like that. But the reality is that…
Even when you believe in your heart that you have been wronged or injured in some way by another party, there is always that occasional sliver of doubt creeping around in your head that makes you wonder if everything will be alright. After all, civil litigation cases that seem simple or straightforward rarely are —…
While sitting in a team meeting recently, one of our attorneys glanced up at their law license on the wall and noticed the words “Attorney and Counselor at Law” staring back at them. The “counselor” aspect has always been a trademark of our client-focused approach at Nelson Law Group, PC, though many people new to…
If you are a party in a family law case, there are generally two ways to approach the matter: settle out of court or go to court. But many people might wonder if one option is better than the other. After all, a well-negotiated settlement – child custody or property division, for example — could…
When you or a loved one are facing a legal problem for the first time, it is only natural to seek out resources that might shed light on the law, prepare you for the road ahead, and perhaps guide you toward the best possible outcome. With that goal in mind, it is important to know…
Even though personal injury cases are common, not everybody knows what to do when thrust into that situation. If they are the victim, they are understandably focused on the immediate physical pain and the impact those injuries will have on their ability to work, care for their children, and handle daily activities. Then there is…
Over the past 15 years, Mike has become known around town as a good, honest, reliable, and reasonably priced residential painter. In fact, there are not many homes in his immediate area that he has not touched up, and his Google reviews have been going through the roof. That is why it was so shocking…
The Texas Supreme Court defines contempt as “disobedience to or disrespect of a court by acting in opposition to its authority.” Basically, you did something inside or outside of a courtroom to disobey or disrespect a judge and obstruct the proper administration of justice. So what is the best way to avoid being held in…