If I answered a craigslist ad in which a guy was selling something in return for services he needed. Am I the consumer?

According to DTPA 17.45(4): “Consumer” means an individual, partnership, corporation, this state, or a subdivision or agency of this state who...

Likeness Release?

It would be foolish of you to sign away your publicity rights now and into the future for nothing in return. A lawyer would need to review the...

It sounds like you have worked hard all your life and accomplished many things. It would be a shame if the fruits of your labors were distributed...

You should always appear at hearings or have a lawyer appear on your behalf. If the plaintiff doesn't show up you can motion to have their case...

I would like to change my last name how much would it cost?

If you are an adult and you are not changing your name to hide from a debt or criminal record, then it is a straight forward process. A lawyer...

Can I sue/press charges/take any legal action against someone who posted a picture of me online without me knowing/permission?

It depends. If you were in a public place with no expectation of privacy then it is perfectly legal to take a picture of your family. However if...

Why is my deceased father's wife trying to get me to sign an Affidavit of Heir-ship , offering me $1000 to do so?

You are wise to be suspicious. Do not sign anything until you have all the facts and understand what you are agreeing to. Have a lawyer review the...

Is it helpful to hire an attorney to deal with Instagram on my behalf?

More information is needed to determine what is going on and what you could do about it. Hiring a lawyer could make them pay attention to your...

My father passed away in 2009 and deed in his name with will says to mother and at her passing to 5 kids she didn’t change ?

It depends on the wording of the Will. Your father could have wanted the living children to split the shares of the predeceased children, or for...

Is it against the law to text someone a warning from someone else's phone?

Focus on the threats against you. Whatever you did, it does not justify threats and harassment against you. Report threats to the police and...