Between work, friends, family and social time, life can get pretty hectic. The last thing on many of our minds at the end of the day is wondering what would become of our belongings if something ever happened to us. Possessions such as our home, vehicles, jewelry, furniture, etc.? A court will most likely decide... read more
There’s nothing that makes one prouder than being able to say, “I’m finally a landowner!” After working so hard for years and finally making that life-changing purchase, it can feel like you’re on top of the world. There can be a lot of things to look into when it comes to purchasing land, however. One... read more
The Rio Grande Valley has had so much growth over the past few years. There are several construction sites across the area, opening doors to contractors, construction workers, material providers, subcontractors and suppliers. In the construction field, lines can easily get blurred in the payment process and you can end up with the short end... read more
Law is a very large, detailed and, at times, complicated field. There are so many different practice areas that fall under law, and this is also oftentimes followed by even more subcategories that go into each. In this piece, we’ll be shedding some light on administrative and utility law, in particular. What Are They? A... read more
Although owning and operating a business is something that’s highly sought after, there are many issues that can arise once it’s running. Breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, tax disputes, shareholder issues and partnership/joint venture disputes are just a few of the most prevalent conflicts that can happen. As a small business owner, it’s a... read more
Property ownership is perhaps one of the biggest components of what we call the “American Dream”. You buy a little slice of paradise, wherever it may be, build a home or business, and enjoy if for as long as you want. However, the government can use eminent domain to take property from owners (with adequate... read more
One of the largest misconceptions surrounding law includes the belief that once a case has been tried and settled, the decision cannot be overturned or changed. Many of these court decisions (typically in state and federal courts) can be subject to review by an appeals court. This includes decisions regarding almost all types of civil... read more
Most of us believe that all corporations are large companies worth billions and employ thousands of professionals and specialists. Although these two do apply to many corporations, there are some that are smaller whose operations involve different varieties of work. Another thing many don’t know is that there are different types of corporations. What are... read more
We’ve gone over the basics of construction law in the past, but now is the time to delve deeper into the subject, mainly a few terms that are used in the field and how you should go about finding the perfect legal guidance for your case. How does construction law work? Will any attorney who... read more
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