Michael Morton Act Under Attack: HB 3330 and SB 1124
The Michael Morton Act Under Attack In 2013, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed the Michael Morton Act, one of the most significant reforms to criminal procedure in state history. Signed…
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Attorney Benson Varghese Named 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence
Attorney Benson Varghese, the founder and CEO of Varghese Summersett and Lawft, has been named a 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence by Fort Worth Inc., a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding…
Suing Lyft or Uber for Sexual Assault is Harder (But Not Impossible) in Texas
Suing Lyft or Uber for sexual assault in Texas is harder than in most other states. Texas law classifies rideshare drivers as independent contractors and explicitly states that Transportation Network…
Icy Road Accidents | What to Watch Out For As Texas Freezes
Winter weather crashes in Texas may represent a small percentage of total annual collisions, but they result in a disproportionately high number of fatalities and serious injuries. The catastrophic 133-vehicle…
Adrian Peterson Arrested for DWI: How to Defend DWI and UCW Charges
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was recently arrested and charged with two offenses: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. His arrest presents several interesting…
Attorney Ty Stimpson Named a 40 Under 40 By Fort Worth Inc.
Attorney Ty Stimpson, a partner at Varghese Summersett, has been recognized as one of Fort Worth Inc.’s 40 Under 40—a prestigious award honoring the city’s brightest and most promising leaders…
Google Now Allows You to Leave an Anonymous Google Review
You can now leave an anonymous Google review using a nickname instead of your real name. If you’ve wanted to share your experience with Varghese Summersett but hesitated because of…
How the Texas Juvenile Justice System Handles Girls
The Texas juvenile justice system treats girls differently than boys in several key ways, including separate housing in detention facilities, gender-appropriate supervision during searches, and specialized programming. While girls make…
Top 8 Reasons for a Collaborative Divorce in Texas
Divorce with Dignity in Texas Divorce can be emotionally and financially draining, but it doesn’t have to be a battlefield. Collaborative divorce offers a structured, private, and solution-oriented process for…