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December 21, 2018

Criminal Defense Attorneys

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If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, you can’t afford to wait a single day before calling the premier criminal defense attorneys: our law firm. From the moment you contact us, our team of compassionate legal professionals will be there to explain the criminal process to you, including all stages of the proceedings, making sure that you know what to expect each step of the way, and are fully aware of all your options. Our aggressive style will ensure you get the best outcome possible in regards to your particular situation.

Being accused of a crime is one of the most frightening things the average person can face in his lifetime, since many offenses carry consequences that have a serious impact upon a person’s family life, financial well-being, career, future, and even their freedom. Hiring a skilled lawyer that has the knowledge, experience, and aggressive nature necessary to guide you through the process can be one of the best moves you’ll ever make, and the first step toward addressing the problem, enabling you to move forward with your life. Knowledge is often the best weapon when dealing with legal issues, and when you have an accomplished lawyer fighting in your corner, you have not only knowledge on your side, but the certainty that you’re not alone.

White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crime is a generic term that describes crimes committed by those in positions of trust or authority. Some of these crimes include offenses such as money laundering, environmental law violations and health and safety violations. Many corporate crimes are considered White Collar offenses.

Assaults
Assault generally refers to aggressive contact or interaction with another individual. In some instances threats and gestures can give rise to an assault charge. There are many types of assault ranging from misdemeanors to felony aggravated assault.

Domestic Violence
There are a number of offenses that can be charged as domestic violence crimes depending upon the relationship between the persons involved. Some crimes that can be designated as domestic violence include: violations of protective orders, stalking behavior, assaults, and weapons offenses, among others.

Drug Offenses
Drug Offenses most often fall under the categories of Possession, Intent to Distribute, Distribution and Use. The state of Texas has some of the strictest drug laws in the U.S.

DUI/Traffic Violations
Some traffic violations accrue points against your driving record and can lead to losing your driving privileges. Offenses such as Aggressive Driving, Running a Traffic Signal and Speeding can all affect your ability to operate a vehicle as well as potentially increase your motor vehicle insurance premiums.

Driving under the influence can be defined as operating any vehicle (even a bicycle, tractor or boat) while your abilities are impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol. Our State’s stringent penalties and fines have increased the necessity of legal representation of individuals cited with a DUI.

Fraud
Fraud is the act of intentionally misleading another individual or entity for personal gain.

Juvenile Offenses
We work closely with prosecutors and juvenile court officials in delinquency matters involving criminal offenses. Our priorities are to ensure the criminal matter remains in juvenile court, if appropriate, and to seek a solution that will help the youth maintain a clear record, heading into adulthood.

Theft/Robbery
A blanket explanation of theft is the unlawful taking or possession of an item or items without the original property owner’s given consent. Theft includes burglary, extortion, forgery, and shoplifting. Robbery is considered a violent crime and can carry more severe culpability.

Trespass and Property Crimes
The category of property crimes includes a wide variety of conduct including offenses such as: Trespass, Criminal Damage, Burglary, and Arson.

Weapons Offenses
There are many laws in the state of Texas pertaining to the storage, possession and use of weapons such as handguns, pistols, shotguns and rifles. Explosives such as dynamite and black powder are also covered under weapons laws. Under certain circumstances the use or mere possession of a weapon can give rise to serious criminal charges.

December 17, 2018

Business Contract Lawyer

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Solid, well-written contracts form part of the foundation for any successful business. Whether your business relies on contracts outlining the terms and conditions of a price quote, a user agreement on a website, the terms of purchase of products or long-range vendor, service or distribution agreements, the language of a contract must be specific and protect the rights of the participating parties.

If you are a business owner or operator in Texas, let one of our experienced business attorneys draft your contract for you, or, if you need a review of an existing contract, let us review it before you sign so that we can discuss your contractual obligations. We are a team of business transaction and litigation professionals who can help you understand how a contract is likely to be interpreted by a court of law.

“Contractual disputes often arise out of poorly-worded documents, or because a party has not fully reviewed the provisions in the contract. We routinely provide everything from non-disclosure agreements to complex partnership/corporate contracts, and contract review.”

Attorneys can help you draft or revise a contract so that it is a solid, well-written document. If you are unsure of whether to sign a contract, it makes sense to have us review the language and explain how various provisions might impact your business.

We are ready to help you in all areas of business contract law, including:

Purchase and sales agreements: structured to protect your rights and financial interests.
Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure: structured to protect your trade secrets and other intellectual property.
Contracts in General: structured to protect your rights and property.

Breach of Contract Litigation and Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution
We provide efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution and litigation services for businesses involved in disputes and lawsuits involving contractual obligations, including intellectual property contracts, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements.

December 8, 2018

Juvenile Law Attorney

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General, Juvenile Law

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Delinquency Matters, Juvenile Defense
We represent young people who are facing all levels of criminal charges in Juvenile Court. Our priorities are to ensure the criminal matter remains in Juvenile Court rather than being transferred to adult court, and to seek a resolution of the case that will protect our client’s best interests as they navigate through adolescence and into adulthood.

Dependency Matters, Termination Motions, Severance of Parental Rights
There are a variety of ways that a person’s parental rights can be placed in jeopardy through Juvenile Court proceedings. In case where Child Protective Services (CPS) files a Dependency Petition against a parent, the stakes are very high, and the parent needs knowledgeable representation. In Dependency cases where we represent parents we focus our efforts on reunification of the family and dismissal of the case. Termination of Parental Rights can also be sought by individuals in private severance cases. We represent parents or other individuals seeking termination of another person’s parental rights in private severance cases and we also represent parents defending against a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights.

Guardianship
Any person interested in the welfare of a child may petition the Juvenile Court for appointment of a Title 14 guardianship. Under certain circumstances, a guardian may be appointed when someone other than the parent wants to be appointed by the Court to take over parental responsibilities such as making medical and educational decisions, providing housing and so forth.

November 26, 2018

What does a successful entrepreneur in Texas need?

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Business Formation & Planning, General

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One successful businessman with multiple flourishing startups under his belt travels the country talking to people about various aspects of building a successful business. He is also an MBA professor. Commonly, individuals will ask him in some form what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

According to him, some of the more salient features of successful entrepreneurs in Texas and elsewhere include, of course, a person that has passion and an unwavering fear of taking a leap. This professor also says that all successful entrepreneurs must maintain a sense of balancing that passion with their business savvy. This means that an entrepreneur must have a keen sense of being able to look at the bigger picture as well as the immediate needs of a company.

Further, an owner of a company needs to remain flexible at all times in an effort to constantly readjust to new information. This means that all business owners need to remain alert for information regarding trademarks, contracts, their employees and the possibility of a merger or acquisition.

Part of being a successful business owner is also knowing when to trust experts in fields outside of an individual’s passions and skill. A successful business also takes the detailing of solid contracts between partners, vendors and all other parties in which a company is entering into an agreement.

These details can be less exciting for many business owners but no less crucial to the health of their business. Accordingly, retaining an experienced business law attorney can protect all aspects of a company in Texas’ interest. An attorney can assist with everything from contracts to protecting intellectual property to being a fierce advocate when faced with litigation in a dispute.