Texas Negligent Security Lawyers
What is Negligent Security? Negligent security falls under premises liability law in Texas. It refers to situations where a property owner or manager fails to provide reasonable security measures, resulting…
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How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas
How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas A common question that comes up for criminal lawyers is whether we can get a drug possession charge dropped. While…
Varghese Summersett Expands to Southlake
Varghese Summersett, one of the fastest-growing family law, personal injury, and criminal defense practices in North Texas, has expanded to Southlake with the opening of a third location. The firm,…
How to Protect Your Job After a Personal Injury in Texas
When people are injured in an accident, one of their first thoughts is often, “What am I going to do about work?” Experiencing a personal injury can be overwhelming, especially…
Texas Home Invasion Charges: Laws, Penalties & Defenses
A person’s home is their sanctuary—a place where they’re supposed to feel safe and protected. When that sense of security is shattered by an intruder, the consequences can be severe….
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…
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…