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Cases Involving Sexual Assault of a Child

Sexual assault is one of the worst crimes a person can be charged with. Even the mere accusation of sexual assault is enough to derail...

How to Read the Visa Bulletin

The Visa Bulletin has changed recently to allow people filing for immigrant visas to file ahead of their priority date becoming current. The Visa Bulletin...

Clearing Your Arrest Record: Expunction and Non-Disclosure

Anytime a person is arrested and booked into jail, a record is created. This record quickly proliferates to many databases and is easily accessible to the...

Revocable Living Trusts

For most people, a carefully prepared will and, in the case of incapacity, powers of attorney are sufficient for a complete estate plan. However, there...

Never Waive Goodbye: Pre-Injury Releases and Their Requirements

It’s summer time again, and many are headed to the gym hoping to recapture their swimsuit physique. Seeing an ad for a fitness boot camp, you...

Understanding Civil Law in the United States: How Our Legal System Works

If you’ve ever tried to make sense of a legal contract, resolve a dispute with a business, or navigate a divorce or custody case, you’ve...

Recovery of Medical Expenses in Texas: Paid or Incurred

Personal injury claimants seek redress in our courts primarily for the recovery of monies meant to compensate them fully for their injuries. One of the...

Loss-of-Use Recovery in Total Loss Cases: The Times They Are A-Changing

As anyone who has had their vehicle destroyed in a car accident can tell you, replacing that vehicle can sometimes be the least of their...

Open Carry Law as of January 1, 2016

The open carry law, which lets licensed Texans openly carry their holstered handguns, took effect January 1, 2016.

What to Expect in a SAPCR Child Custody Hearing

Going to court for child custody can be a stressful event for a parent or guardian. The judge’s decisions about child custody can have serious long-term...

DAPA Update

Here is the latest on DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans). The executive order issued by President Obama is going to be heard by...

Texas Workers’ Comp Form DWC 48—Mileage Reimbursement for Doctor Visits

Yes, that is correct. You can be reimbursed for mileage to see your doctor, the insurance doctor, the state doctor, or any doctors referred by...