Zoning laws and their enforcement have always been controversial. Most zoning decisions by local municipalities bestow a significant economic benefit on one party and exact a similarly significant economic penalty from another party. Naturally, lawsuits frequently...
Construction Law
If a Texas worker dies in the summer heat, who is responsible?
While much of the country is still dealing with snow, the weather in Texas is heating up. Anyone who has lived here for a while knows that temperatures in Texas in the summer can become brutally hot. In fact, it is not uncommon for temperatures to go above 90 degrees...
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...
Deciphering the Title Commitment
Acquiring title insurance is an integral part of acquiring real property because it insures against financial loss from defects in title and is required by commercial lenders. However, the importance of properly evaluating the title commitment is often overlooked,...
Mechanic’s and Materialmen’s Liens
General contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who have worked or provided materials on a construction project can file a mechanic's lien in the real property records for the county where a construction project is located in the event they are not timely paid. The...
Construction Law
At Webb & Webb, our attorneys handle all types of construction and construction litigation matters. From acquiring property, to development and construction of the property, our attorneys have the necessary experience and knowledge to meet the client's needs. Our...