September 11, 2015Experiencing a family, business or other type of dispute can be an emotionally stressful time for anyone. Proper education about the process can help individuals be in control of the various stages associated with disputes that develop into a case...
Commercial Litigation
An Overview of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or "FDCPA" is a federal statute aimed at eliminating abusive debt collection practices by debt collectors. The FDCPA applies to the collection of debts that are primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. That is, it...
An Overview of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act or "DTPA" is a set of statutes designed to supplement traditional common-law causes of action. The DTPA seeks to punish false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or practice. Because of the...
Collecting Judgments
While winning at trial is indeed something to be celebrated, it is rarely the end of the story. As we have encountered many sordid tales of the difficulties and frustrations encountered in collecting on judgments, if you are given the choice of entering into...
Recovering Attorney Fees
One of the most frequently asked questions in legal disputes is whether someone has the right to seek and recover their attorney fees. As attorney fees can be a significant expense for plaintiffs and defendants alike, this is indeed an important question.Texas...
Important Employment Law Statutes
There are a number of federal statutes of which employers should be aware. Some of the more prominent such statutes include:Title VII DiscriminationProhibits employment discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Covers all private...