A common issue that arises in construction-related work is property owners having a lien filed against them for failing to properly compensate workers – contractors, subcontractors, architects, painters, plumbers, etc. – for the services they’ve performed and projects they’ve completed. While finding the proper legal avenue to take to ensure that they’re paid what they’re... read more
To say that corporate law is a very complex and distinct field is an understatement. Many steps go into building and trying cases within this area of practice, and simply understanding the intricacies of what goes into it and how it all comes together can be quite a lot to understand. Fortunately, however, our lawyers... read more
If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, then you’re more than likely aware of what the individualized education program is. You’ve also probably attended several of these meetings over the past few years. However, if you’re expecting your child’s first IEP meeting soon, then there are several questions that are probably filling... read more
In our previous post, we went over a few pointers about the (sometimes) difficult process of purchasing a home. As we mentioned in that piece, home-buying can be a tough, nerve-racking and long process. Deciding on simple things like which part of a town or city to live in, nearby locations that you’ll enjoy and... read more
Purchasing a home can and will be one of the most significant experiences one will ever go through. The process of searching for the perfect house and deciding how it will be paid for can take weeks or even months. It’s something that should be done with great care and oversight. It also happens to... read more
Construction law is one of the most overlooked subfields of law, and as such, topics that fall within it tend to go unknown to the general public. The main reason is, of course, only those within the construction field are familiar with these issues. The good thing is that there are many practicing attorneys that... read more
One of the most common legal fields practiced by attorneys is commercial litigation. This typically involves disputes of all types that result in business and includes partnership disputes, business torts, contract negotiations, shareholder disagreements, etc. Our lawyers in McAllen understand that in order to be a successful commercial litigator, one must have the ability to... read more
If you’re the parent of a special needs child, then you may have already had a few Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with their educators and school administrators. If you’ve yet to participate in one, however, then you should know that there are several questions to ask before and during the process to help make... read more
If you’re the parent of a child with a disability, your involvement in any decisions regarding his or her special education and anything else relating to it is extremely important for their academic success and development. Fortunately, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grants you, as a parent, to be involved in your child’s Individualized... read more
Owning a ranch or farm can be one of the most rewarding experiences for you and your family. The thought of rural living, fresh air and spending the nights gazing at clear skies that can’t be found in the city are extremely appealing. However, there are many pitfalls that many new prospective buyers aren’t aware... read more