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Category: Articles

Understanding McAllen’s Corridor Revitalization Program

At a recent City Commission meeting, the city commissioner just approved, unanimously, a revitalization program. The City has proposed to fund $100,000, initially.  The details will be clarified over putting it into action over the coming weeks.  The framework for this will be based on a matching type program, where older businesses can improve the look of their businesses. Many … Continue reading

Friendly Suit Hearings

As a personal injury attorney in Brownsville, Texas I’m often involved with lawsuits and settlements involving minors. Because the child lacks the capacity to enter into a legal contract, how can a minor accept a settlement offer? Can the parents accept the settlement on behalf of the child? Does the money simply then go to the … Continue reading

Can an Attorney Contact Me After an Accident?

NO! In Texas, it is against the law and against the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to allow an attorney to PAY for cases. The best example of this is a “case runner,” or someone who gets paid to bring a case to a law firm or an attorney. It is against … Continue reading

Why Do I Need To Get An Epidural Steroid Injection?

Epidural Steroid Injections help with pain stemming from trauma like a car collision or slip and fall accident. When it comes to personal injury cases, there are a lot of spinal injuries reported by patients to their doctors. After conservative treatment fails, the doctors and orthopedic specialists often rely on Epidural … Continue reading

What Happens When A Drunk Driver Caused My Injuries?

In Texas, as in most states, there is a distinct difference between a criminal case and a civil suit. A civil suit for drunk driving is a distinct procedure from any criminal actions a drunk driver may face. A criminal proceeding against a drunk driver is designed to protect the community from future injury by acting as a … Continue reading

Becoming an Attorney part one, two, and three

BEFORE STARTING There is no better job than to be able to help people for a living. However, becoming an attorney is a long and arduous road. There are many who fail along this difficult path. Some don’t make it through undergrad. Some make it through undergrad, law school, and … Continue reading

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