Alternative Dispute Resolution of Texas Lawsuits

Posted on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Arbitration, settlements, and mediation in Texas in brief

  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is usually cheaper and faster than going to trial – particularly if handled properly by attorneys for the plaintiffs and the defendants.
  • Alternative dispute resolution is the term for reaching an agreement between parties without going to trial and includes settlements, mediation, and arbitration.
  • The vast majority of lawsuits (proceedings by one party against another in a civil court of law) are settled before going to trial, primarily through various forms of alternative dispute resolution – agreements between the parties without court intervention.
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Texas and U.S. Fraud Law

Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Definition of fraud in brief

  • Fraud is an intentional and deliberate misrepresentation of fact through words or conduct or the concealment of information material to another party, with the purpose of inducing another party to rely and act on the misrepresentation or concealment.
  • Fraud can be both a civil tort (a wrong committed by one party against another) and a criminal act punishable by law.
  • The goal of fraud is to deceive a party for financial or personal gain or to assume a false identity.
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A Guide to Texas Landlord Tenant Laws

Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Landlord tenant law in brief

  • Landlord tenant law in Texas regulates the property lease or rent arrangements between landlords and tenants, establishing the rights and responsibilities of each party.
  • These laws and regulations are set forth in the Texas Property Code and include directions on such items as tenant rights, landlord disclosures, lease agreements, evictions, security deposits, and landlord responsibilities.
  • These laws relate to residential, industrial, and commercial leases, which are any written or oral agreements between a landlord and tenant that establish or modify the terms, conditions, rules, or other provisions regarding the use and occupancy of a dwelling, property, or land.
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Real Estate Law: Liens, HOAs, Mortgages, Foreclosure & Zoning

Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Real estate law in brief

  • Real estate is defined as land including the buildings and permanent fixtures on it, as well as resources on and within the land. It is distinct from personal property, which is any property that is movable.
  • Real estate law is a broad field governed by each state and deals with legal aspects of land including right to own, occupy, and use the land and any constructed additions to it.
  • With the exception of residential leases, real estate transactions usually involve large sums of money that range from the infrequent sale of an individual resident’s major asset to the recurring revenue stream for commercial real estate corporations.
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Texas Construction Defects Law

Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Basics of construction defects law in brief

  • Construction defect law can apply to both residential and commercial buildings.
  • A construction defect is any flaw in the design, materials, or workmanship causing a failure in some portion of a residential or commercial building.
  • The objective of this area of law is to determine the parties responsible for defects and hold them liable (legally responsible) for correcting or compensating the owner(s) for the problems, including loss of property value.
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How Has the Pandemic Affected Commercial Litigation?

Posted on Monday, February 22nd, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges for law offices. Some have seen a decline in commercial litigation cases, while others have seen a sharp increase in lawsuits over restaurant closures and business restrictions. Others have found it difficult to maintain a working relationship with their clients when they can’t meet face-to-face. Overall, the pandemic has forced many law offices to rethink the ways that they do business.

More Video Calls and Fewer In-Person Visits

To maintain social distancing protocols, many law offices have started talking to their clients over the phone and through video conferences instead of meeting in-person. Read More ›

Love Is in the Air: All About Prenuptial Agreements

Posted on Monday, February 8th, 2021

While prenuptial agreements might not seem to be romantic, for many couples, they are an important part of the process of getting engaged and married. Although some may view prenuptial agreements as being the exact opposite of being in love, there’s no denying they can provide both parties with security and peace of mind before tying the knot.

Marriage Is an Evolution

Most marriages do not remain static—they change and evolve. Having a prenuptial agreement in place creates a bedrock foundation that both parties involved understand and agree to. Read More ›

Meet Our Team: Rusty R. Foteh

Posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021

Though the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put a temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many tenants in Texas are still receiving notices to vacate their homes due to loopholes in the Federal Register Notice.

The federal ban only applies to the nonpayment of rent, leaving renters at the whim of their landlords for other lease violations. Moreover, to qualify for the federal eviction ban, renters may earn no more than $99,000 per year and must be able to pay off as much of their rent as possible. Read More ›

How to Manage Layoffs as a Business Owner

Posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021

With the holiday season coming to an end, many businesses are recovering from celebrations. However, some businesses go through a period of layoffs during—or following—the holiday season, which can create a negative experience for employees. Learn more about the impact of layoffs, as well as some potential alternatives, below. 

How Layoffs Impact a Business

Layoffs typically occur when a business no longer has enough work to support the number of employees on the payroll—including if the business is closing, experiencing a significant decline in workload, or if the employee’s current position is being eliminated. Read More ›

Is Working From Home Here to Stay?

Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2021

It’s easy to see why the work-from-home model took off during the pandemic, but some wonder if it’s here to stay. If it is, then how would a business decide which employers can come back and which should stay home when things settle down? These are questions that many businesses are asking themselves.

Will it Remain?

One study suggests that remote working is here to stay. It seems that up to 16% of the workforce working from home may stay there—it’s just a matter of figuring out who! Read More ›

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