Do I need to file a motion to dismiss after I have submitted my answer to civil court lawsuit?

I agree with Mr. Massey, and only write separately to say that your odds of winning a summary judgment on your own, without a lawyer, are...

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Forty percent isn't unusual in Texas contingent fee representation contracts in commercial matters. Some lawyers may take a lower percentage,...

Do parties in a civil suit have to take the entire allotted time for discovery or can they begin trial preparation sooner?

Trial judges (and their court coordinators and clerks who typically help them manage their dockets) have very broad power to determine the order in...

Can I sue AA for unsafe check in luggage tag for kid?

A cut is unfortunate. But I hope that it's healing and will have no more consequences than is typical for such incidents. (I don't want to call it...

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Are Texas Family Law Attorney's required to have E&O (errors and omissions) insurance?

With due regard, answering any one of these questions can't be done in the space limitations of this website. You obviously have a very...

Rights of a lessee to sue property management

If your father was seriously injured in the fall and you think it may have been due to someone's negligence in connection with the leak, then your...

Will I win by default, if a defendant does not show up for his appeal?

You might find the pamphlet I've linked below from the State Bar of Texas about small claims court to be useful, especially starting at about page...

Are there law offices that help to repair credit?

Good consumer bankruptcy lawyers -- after confirming that bankruptcy isn't the best way for a client to get back on track -- can often also help...

Welcome to the practice of law. Without knowing what's going to be printed on the door hangers, NO ONE is able to give you meaningful comfort that...

I went into a delivery business with a cousin. He drove and I bought the truck. We have a very basic contract in writing.

Answering these kinds of questions is harder than you might think, and any lawyer would have to do a thorough review of the documents and a...