What does a proper motion mean when denied a request for notification through publication?

It means you did not do it the right way. In other words, the judge is not saying you cannot get what you are asking for, but only that you did...

Do I need a divorce atty?

You don't need an attorney unless he claims you were married or you have children with him.

Does the state of Texas govern contingency fee awards?

The rules of the State Bar of Texas set out standards by which all fees, not just contingent fees are judges. These are enforced by the courts and...

What if the at-fault driver does not have liability insurance?

Your insurance will cover property damage to your vehicle with a deductible. Leave it to your insurance company to go after the other driver.

Personal injury case in Texas, trying to get a good starting number if my case goes to mediation., involves 2 major companies.

There is no way to give you a number here. We don't even know how much your medical expenses are. Also, we would never interfere with your lawyer...

I got rear ended and the other party is telling her insurance that it's my fault.

You should discuss these questions with your attorney. Do not talk to the other side.

Is a payday loan that charged off 9/25/2008 still within the statues of limitations?

The normal statute of limitations for a debt is 4 years. Some loans in the form of a negotiable note are 6 years, but that probably does not...

A friends truck was run into by speeding motorcyclist as he turned a corner.

Get a lawyer and defend the charges. No other real choice. I have changed the practice area to criminal so lawyers in that area can answer. If...

Unless the term is worth a lot more than I suspect it is, you are wasting time, effort, and expense to fight it--even if you are in the right. So...

Upon completion of a case an attorney stated that I lied, deceived and defraud a judge on an sworn affidavit can i sue?

Things said in a lawsuit are exempt, but if it was after the case and was not true, then you may have a claim. You will need to get a lawyer to...