Client Page
The items below originally appeared in the "Client Page" column in the Texas Bar Journal. The Client Page offers useful legal information for consumers. The Texas Bar Journal is a monthly magazine received by all Texas attorneys and is published by the State Bar of Texas.
[These items are in pdf format]
2020
03/01/2020 - Rest in Peace: Key decisions to make now
02/01/2020 - Is Your Business Safe From a Divorce? What you need to know about shareholder, partnership, and buy-sell agreements.
01/01/2020 - Missing Kids: Taking action if one parent leaves the country with a child and refuses to return.
2019
12/01/2019 - Out of State: What you need to consider if you are contemplating a move and filing for divorce.
11/01/2019 - Smart Sharing: Five ways that social media can impact your divorce.
10/01/2019 - Mitigating Exposure: How to navigate the sales tax economic nexus.
09/01/2019 - Common-Law Marriage in Texas: Debunking two typical myths.
07/01/2019 - Corporate Maintenance: How to protect yourself and compete more effectively.
06/01/2019 - Driver’s Ed: What you need to know when filing a car accident insurance claim.
05/01/2019 - Behind the Wheel: Texas parents may be liable for negligent teenage driver accidents.
04/01/2019 - Buyer Beware: Why you should purchase a private company with your eyes wide open.
03/01/2019 - Affair Despair? How to deal with adultery in a Texas divorce.
02/01/2019 - Consumer Rights: What can you do if your vehicle is recalled?
01/01/2019 - Inflatables: What you need to know so you won’t get bounced.
2018
12/01/2018 - Bitcoin Battles: Is your spouse hiding assets via cryptocurrency?
11/01/2018 - Money Matters: Should you file for divorce before the new tax code takes full effect next year?
10/01/2018 - Property Matters: What documentation should landowners have when leasing out their property for recreational use?
09/01/2018 - Out of Control: What you need to know about force majeure clauses.
07/01/2018 - My 12 Year Old Says She’s Moving to Her Dad’s House! Can She Do That?
06/01/2018 - Selling Your Company: Guideposts to the process.
05/01/2018 - A Brand Apart: How to select, protect, and inspect your trademark.
04/01/2018 - Take Stock: A look at how options are taxed
03/01/2018 - Tax Time: How long can the IRS audit? It depends.
02/01/2018 - That’s a Great Idea: How a patent lawyer can protect your invention.
01/01/2018 - Early Decision: When is it smart to have a prenup?
2017
12/01/2017 - Privacy Policy 101: What every website owner should know.
11/01/2017 - Custody Fight: When grandparents or other relatives seek parental rights
10/01/2017 - Software Development Agreement: Who really owns the intellectual property?
09/01/2017 - Making Plans: Do I really need a revocable trust?
07/01/2017 - Kid Duty:The right of first refusal in custody cases and how it can backfire.
06/01/2017 - Give Me the Ring Back! When written promises are binding in failed engagements.
05/01/2017 - Level Up: Legal issues facing software, app, and video game entrepreneurs.
04/01/2017 - Annual Checkup: What you and your business lawyer should review now.
03/01/2017 - Here Comes the Sun: Key considerations for landowners considering solar leases.
02/01/2017 - Home Sweet Home: Making sense of Medicaid recovery.
01/01/2017 - Take Care Before You ’Cast: Navigating copyright law when using music in your podcast.
2016
12/01/2016 - A Roller Coaster Ride: How to navigate an emotional divorce.
11/01/2016 - Making the Move: Considerations when relocating your company.
10/01/2016 - Smart Plan: Protect your business with a website design agreement.
09/01/2016 - Wage Gauge: Getting employers ready for the new overtime rules.
07/01/2016 - Estate Planning: How to write a valid holographic will.
06/01/2016 - Knock and Talk: When law enforcement can enter your home.
05/01/2016 - Financial Cheating: How to recognize warning signs and improve communication.
04/01/2016 - Rapid Response: What you do after a fire or explosion can make or break a case.
03/01/2016 - Owner’s Manual: Settling a life insurance policy.
02/01/2016 - The Ride: Five ways to prepare for the divorce process.
01/01/2016 - Criminal Justice Quiz: How much do you know about your rights?
2015
12/01/2015 - Gay and Cohabitating in Texas? You just might need a no-nup.
11/01/2015 - Happy Holidays: How to help children survive the season after family court.
10/01/2015 - The Taxman Cometh: If you are considering a family limited partnership,be mindful that the IRS has its eyes on you.
09/01/2015 - Brand Ambassador: Trademark basics every entrepreneur should know.
07/01/2015 - Co-Parenting 101
06/01/2015 - Is It Worth It?
05/01/2015 - Fashion Sense: Personal appearance in Texas courts.
04/01/2015 - Splitsville: Divorce and the closely held business owner.
03/01/2015 - Categories: What you need to know before you classify your workers.
02/01/2015 - Office Talk. Understanding an employer’s role in social media intervention.
01/01/2015 - Equity Crowdfunding. A new way to raise money.
2014
12/01/2014 - Act Responsibly. How divorce clients hurt their cases.
11/01/2014 - It’s a Digital World. Legal considerations for e-commerce sites and companies doing business online.
09/01/2014 - Forward Thinking. Three critical and cost-effective legal projects for business owners.
07/01/2014 - Clueless. Signs you should speak with a divorce lawyer (because chances are your spouse already has).
06/01/2014 - Was That Your Idea? A guide to securing a patent (part two).
05/01/2014 - Best Idea Ever. A guide to securing a patent (part one).
04/01/2014 - Ten Tenant Tenets: How to protect yourself when issues come up with a landlord
03/01/2014 - Clause and Effect: A few helpful tips on scope, rules of evidence, and other things you should know about arbitration
02/01/2014 - How to buy your first home without making your first major mistake
01/01/2014 - Consequences: Before you plead guilty, ask these questions
2013
12/01/2013 - How to choose the right lawyer for the job
11/01/2013 - Senior Scams
10/01/2013 - That’s What She Said
09/01/2013 - The Wedding Planner
07/01/2013 - How to get legal advice if you can’t afford a lawyer
06/01/2013 - Abuse of Power: How to get out of a violent situation
05/01/2013 - Children’s Involvement in Divorce
04/01/2013 - I Paid My Tickets. I Have Insurance. Who Is MSB and Why Is My License Suspended?
03/01/2013 - I’m Innocent! Now What?
02/01/2013 - Preparation Key to a Successful Retirement
01/01/2013 - Consumers Have Options to Deal with Mounting Debt
2012
12/01/2012 - Texas’ New Football Helmet Law
11/01/2012 - Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
10/01/2012 - Retaining a Lawyer: What You Need to Know About Fee Agreements
09/01/2012 - If You Are Arrested
07/01/2012 - Protecting Intellectual Property in International Markets
06/01/2012 - The Dangers of Representing Yourself in Legal Matters
05/01/2012 - Responding to a Texas Criminal Subpoena
04/01/2012 - So You Received a Jury Summons — Now What?
03/01/2012 - Records Management for Texas Local Governments
02/01/2012 - Defending Yourself Against Stalking
01/01/2012 - Texas Probate Passport: A Guide to Probate and Estate Planning in Texas
2011
12/01/2011 - Texas' New Trademark Act
11/01/2011 - Providing for Pets After Your Death
10/01/2011 - The Ex-Files: How and Why to Get Along with Your Former Spouse
09/01/2011 - Oil & Gas Basics for Homeowners
07/01/2011 - Reduced-Fee Legal Services In Texas
06/01/2011 - An Introduction to Mechanic's Liens
05/01/2011 - Nonprofit Demons Disguised as Angels, How to Protect Yourself
04/01/2001 - Protect Yourself From Mortgage Loan Scams
03/01/2011 - Dealing With Dementia
02/01/2011 - Facing Foreclosure
01/01/2011 - Social Media Users R U Insurable?
2010
12/01/2010 - 'Tis the Season for Holiday Parties
11/01/2010 - Protecting the Rights of Veterans
10/01/2010 - Special Education Laws in Texas
09/01/2010 - Name Changes in Texas
07/01/2010 - Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
06/01/2010 - Is Consumer Bankruptcy the Right Choice for You?
05/01/2010 - What to Know Before Filing a Lien on a Homestead
04/01/2010 - Investing Smart from the Start
03/01/2010 - Should You Use Social Media to Hire?
02/01/2010 - P2P File-Sharing: Evaluate the Risks
01/01/2010 - Reducing Restaurant Liability in Texas
2009
12/01/2009 - Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit Counselor
11/01/2009 - Client-Attorney Assistance Program
10/01/2009 - Your Rights On Campus
09/01/2009 - Tips for Texans Purchasing Insurance
07/01/2009 - Computer Disposal
06/01/2009 - Your Access to Free Credit Reports
05/01/2009 - Attorney Complaint Information
04/01/2009 - Becoming a Lawyer
03/01/2009 - Tenants' Rights in Texas: Renting and Repairs
02/01/2009 - Dealing with Insurance Claims After a Hurricane
01/01/2009 - How to Sue in Small Claims Court
