Business disputes can be challenging and stressful. Not only can they disrupt daily operations, but for many owners, they strain relationships that once felt like an unbreakable bond and create enough distractions to steer everyone’s focus away from long-term business goals. By being aware of these risks, you can prevent many business disputes from happening…
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roupYou will likely hear plenty of legal terms thrown around during a personal injury or civil litigation case. A perfect example is the principle known as mitigating damages. If this is your first time hearing this term, do not worry. It catches plenty of our clients off guard, especially victims who do not realize they…
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Are you or a loved one considering a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility? Once you have chosen a location you feel comfortable with, a critical first step before moving in is to sign a litany of paperwork and other admissions documents. While this is a common practice for any facility, it’s…
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When you face litigation, either because you are suing someone or trying to defend yourself and your livelihood, the first legal step is hiring a business litigation attorney. For starters, Texas law considers a business a separate legal entity. Therefore, an individual whose business is the party with the claim or being sued cannot represent…
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Many of our neighboring business owners and clients have contacted our firm lately to inquire about the Corporate Transparency Act and a new reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Granted, most business owners these days are used to adhering to various local, state, and…
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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…
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Your company has been sued, or someone (a client, business partner, competitor, municipality, etc.) wants to sue your company. What do you do? For starters, do not panic. Suits against well-run, ethical companies such as yours happen all the time. While it is true that many of those disputes can get nasty and complicated depending…
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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…
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Imagine driving down the road with your family. It is the holidays, and all you are looking forward to is a little relaxation with a whole lot of fun mixed in. You are almost to your destination when, suddenly, the large truck in the lane next to you abruptly switches lanes. You cannot move fast…
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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 —…
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