Nabors: A Post-Chohan Roadmap for Texas Plaintiffs
Since the Texas Supreme Court decided Gregory v. Chohan in June 2023, civil plaintiffs’ lawyers across Texas have been keeping a close eye on how to best prove up noneconomic…
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Business Valuation in Divorce
How Business Valuation Works in Texas Divorce Cases Business valuation in divorce determines what your company is worth so the court can divide marital assets fairly. If you or your…
Can a Massage Therapist Sue for Sexual Assault by a Client?
Can a Massage Therapist Sue Their Employer After Being Sexually Assaulted by a Client? Yes, massage therapists in Texas can sue both the client who assaulted them and the company…
Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Texas?
There is a common misconception that it is illegal to drive barefoot in Texas or other states. This may be due to the fact that some people believe that barefoot…
Hit by a Police Car or Emergency Vehicle in DFW? Here’s What Texas Law Actually Says
A Fort Worth patrol car running lights and siren blows through a red light and hits your vehicle broadside. Or a Dallas fire engine responding to a call crosses the…
Montgomery v. State: The Confrontation Clause Does Not Apply to Adjudication or Revocation Hearings
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, Nos. PD-0581-22 & PD-0582-22 (July 2, 2026) On July 2, 2026, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals answered a question that has quietly shadowed…
Under Criminal Investigation? Here’s Some Tell-Tale Signs
Signs You May Be Under Investigation: A Lawyer’s Perspective As criminal defense attorneys at Varghese Summersett, we often have clients who suspect they may be under investigation, even without direct…
Varghese Summersett Receives Richard L. Knight Rotary Minority Business Award
Varghese Summersett has received the Richard L. Knight Rotary Minority Business Award — a prestigious honor presented by the Rotary Club of Fort Worth to recognize minority-owned businesses that exemplify…
Time Limits to File a Claim Against the Government in Texas
Time Limits to File a Claim under the Texas Tort Claims Act Filing a personal injury claim can be complex under normal circumstances, but when the defendant is a governmental…