In Texas, an order of nondisclosure from a Texas Court serves to seal all records related to an arrest or prosecution, so that the public has no access. The order of nondisclosure may still be viewed by law enforcement officers, and some state … [Read more...]
Latest DACA Update
The current administration has ordered the dismantling of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program, an Obama administration measure that gave protection to individuals who were illegally brought into the United States as children. … [Read more...]
BANKRUPTCY IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF
Bankruptcy has often been associated with a negative image of a person who doesn’t want to pay his bills. While this may be true in a few and far between cases, the reality is that bankruptcy is often a choice of economic reality when bad things … [Read more...]
Introducing our New Wills & Probate Attorney Judge Lin C. “Lin” Morrisett
Bailey and Galyen is pleased to announce that Lin C. “Lin” Morrisett has joined the firm, and will be working out of our Fort Worth - Summit office. His practice will focus primarily on Probate, Guardianship, and Estate planning. Lin is also a … [Read more...]
Beware of Insurance Company Settlement Offers
In the Aftermath of a Personal Injury, Don't Take a Settlement Offer without Talking to an Attorney When you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident because of the carelessness or wrongful act of another person, you may not know where to start to … [Read more...]
New Texas Statute Allows Individuals to Seal First DWI Conviction
A criminal conviction can stay with you for years and wreak havoc on many areas of your life. You can face challenges getting a good job, finding an apartment, securing money for advanced education or even trying to get a loan. It has long been … [Read more...]
Common Law Marriage in Texas
What Is Common Law Marriage? Under the common law marriage doctrine, if certain conditions are met, a couple is considered to be legally married, despite not having a marriage license, a ceremony, or a marriage certificate. Texas recognizes common … [Read more...]
Trump Administration to Allow 15,000 More Workers into Country
Contrary to campaign promises that American workers would be given priority for American jobs, the Trump administration has indicated that it will make 15,000 more H-2B visas available for the rest of the fiscal year. Sources say the visas will be … [Read more...]
Introducing our New Board Certified Family Law Attorney Duana Boswell-Loechel
Duana Boswell-Loechel grew up in Moore, Oklahoma and moved to League City, Texas her junior year of high school where she attended and graduated from Clear Creek High School. Duana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and Marine … [Read more...]
Dana Spoonemore is Celebrating 24 Years at Bailey & Galyen
Dana Spoonemore came to Bailey & Galyen when she was just a kid. This month Dana is celebrating 24 years at Bailey & Galyen as a paralegal in our Bankruptcy Department. Her smile and professionalism is always there. We have watched her kids grow up … [Read more...]
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs on the Rise
According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people driving under the influence of prescription drugs has increased significantly over the last decade. Authorities say it's no surprise, pointing to … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increased Use of Prescription Drugs
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the use of prescription pharmaceutical products has skyrocketed in the United States over the last 10 years. Researchers used information gathered as part of a … [Read more...]