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Lane Haygood Joins Bailey & Galyen to Head Odessa Office

Bedford, Texas, August 30, 2021 Attorney Lane Haygood has joined Bailey & Galyen as head of the firm’s office in Odessa, Texas. Having worked in...

Understanding Texas Open Container Laws

What Is an Open Container? What Are the Potential Penalties? It’s commonly understood in Texas that you can be criminally prosecuted if you are stopped...

Notario Publico vs. Notary Public—Not the Same Thing

Important Distinctions for Immigrants From Mexico If you are coming into the United States from Mexico, you may be familiar with the term notario publico....

Separation vs. Divorce in Texas

What Is the Difference Between Separation and Divorce in Texas? Updated September 2025 The path of a marriage is rarely a straight line. There are...

What Happens If a Police Officer Fails to Write an Accident Report?

Will It Affect Your Right to Recover for Your Losses? One of the first things you hear after being in an accident is that you...

Can You Be Charged With a DWI in Texas If You Were Parked at the Time?

DWI in Texas Can You Be Charged If You’re Intoxicated in a Parked Car? If you’ve been to a party or a bar and had...

Should I Handle My Own Personal Injury Claim?

Why You Always Want to Hire an Attorney to Represent You When you’re hurt because of the negligent acts of another person, you want to...

What Can You Do If You’ve Been a Victim of Power of Attorney Abuse?

Power of Attorney Abuse in Texas What Are Your Options When Someone Violates the Terms of a POA? A power of attorney (POA) can be...

Can a Minor Child Choose Which Parent Gets Custody?

Can Your Child Choose Where to Live After a Divorce? In the aftermath of a divorce, one of the biggest challenges that parents face is...

The Statute of Limitations in Texas Slip and Fall Claims

How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Claim? In Texas, as in all states, owners and persons in control of residential or...

Protecting Your Miranda Rights in Texas

The Constitutional Safeguards Available When You’re Detained by Police Because they understood the power of government officials and potential for abuses within the ranks of...

Scott Robelen Returns to Bailey & Galyen As Catastrophic Litigation Attorney

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is pleased to announce that Scott Robelen has re-joined the firm’s personal injury practice...