Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Should You Get an Attorney After a Car Accident in Texas? If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering whether you should hire an attorney to…
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Sexual Abuse in Private Schools in Texas: Who is Accountable?
Holding Private Schools Accountable for Sexual Abuse in Texas When a teacher or faculty member sexually abuses a student, one would expect the school to be held accountable—especially if there…
Supreme Court on Resentencing After First Step Act: Hewitt v. United States
On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court made a key decision in Hewitt v. United States. This 5-4 ruling helps make federal sentencing fairer by applying the 2018 First Step…
Supreme Court on Standing in 1983 Claims: Gutierrez v. Saenz
Supreme Court Rules Texas Death Row Inmate Can Challenge DNA Testing Law Understanding Gutierrez v. Saenz On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Gutierrez…
Grapevine Lake Accident: Jet Ski and Boating Death Liability
The devastating Memorial Day weekend tragedy at Grapevine Lake that claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Moore presents multiple avenues for civil litigation and raises complex questions about liability, negligent…
Secrets to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim in Texas
How to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim Whether you were struck by a driver insured with GEICO making a “third party claim” or a GEICO insured making a “first party…
State v. Heath: Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Criminal Discovery in Texas
State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State…
Texas Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers
Swimming pools are a source of fun and relaxation in Texas, especially during our blistering summer months. But they also come with serious risks. Whether at a private residence, apartment…
North Texas Estate Planning Attorneys
Planning for the Unexpected: Why Estate Planning Matters No one likes to think about death, disability, or the unexpected twists life can take. It’s uncomfortable, even unsettling. But avoiding the…