Ten Reasons to Have a Lawyer Prepare Your Mechanic’s Lien
If you’re in business, sooner or later, someone will fail to pay you for your services. The good news is that if you’re a contractor, it’s possible to get security for that unpaid debt, even after the
Basic Bankruptcy for Creditors
It happens sometimes - one of our customers files bankruptcy. What does this mean to you as a creditor? Your first notice that this has happened is probably either going to be a verbal notice
A Layman’s Guide to Summary Judgments
Getting Out Before Trial One of the questions I am often asked is whether there is any way to avoid trial, in a case that cannot be settled, or which for some reason you don’t
The Texas Usury Trap
It seems like every month I see invoices that say “1.5% interest per month on unpaid balance”;“Interest will be charged at 18% on accounts over 30 days,” “Accounts not paid in 30 days are subject
Litigation Basics for Clients (Part 1 of 3)
PART 1: Greetings - You Have Been Sued You’ve been operating a business successfully for years, and one day a constable knocks at your door,and serves you with a lawsuit. He hands you a stack
Litigation Basics for Clients (Part 2 of 3)
PART 2: What Happened? Discovery & Mediation In most cases, after an answer is filed, both sides need to do “discovery” before the case is ready for trial. Discovery is just like it sounds -
Litigation Basics for Clients (Part 3 of 3)
PART 3: Trial - Your Day in Court Most cases in Harris County are tried within 6 to 18 months of the time they were filed. While this sounds like a long time, it