Please get a copy of the lease and read it to see if you signed it. The leasing agent should be happy to provide a copy to help the landlord to...

Is this a breach of contract and grounds to have my mortgage discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

You could be technically correct, but in bankruptcy court, the Judge is charged with dispensing equity, among other things. If you come to court...

Can a company who hired me to do some independent contract work use a picture of me in their advertisment without my knowledge?

Arguably under Texas law, you could have a claim for misappropriation of your likeness. Here is Texas law on this matter: To prove a cause of...

Is it a violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act for an Apartment manager to fail to give me a copy of my lease

Under Texas law, a party signing a contract is assumed to have read the contract. Under a renewal situation, you probably did not have or take the...

Can a company who hired me to do some independent contract work use a picture of me in their advertisment without my knowledge?

Some additional analysis. The use of your photo could constitute an invasion of privacy, violation of right of publicity, or defamation. To help...

Have been charged with hindering a secured creditor but i returned the leased car back to the lot an did not tear up the car

I set out below portions of Texas Penal Code section 32.33 Hindering Secured Creditors. Please review the statute. If you promptly returned the...

I have been charged with hindering a secured creditor but i returned the leased car back to the lot an did not tear up the car

I need to know if the "charge" is criminal (like from a district attorney) or civil (like by the secured creditor). Generally, someone needs to...

Can a company who hired me to do some independent contract work use a picture of me in their advertisment without my knowledge?

The use of someone's photograph may or may not be "fair use". If the use is "fair use", the use is permitted. If not, it is not appropriate. ...

An attorney's fee must be reasonable and necessary and must comply with the ethics rules adopted by the Texas State Bar. There does not need to be...

Make sure that you keep the advertisement. You may have a claim under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Texas Business & Commerce Code...