Law Firm Overview

Bankruptcy in Texas

There's no magic formula for deciding when bankruptcy is the right choice. It's an option you might consider if you:

Are paying only minimum amounts on your bills
Can't budget yourself out of debt within five years
Are getting notice that your mortgage or loans are being foreclosed
Have had a severe financial setback, such as losing your job or a major client, a divorce, or a costly illness

Bankruptcy doesn't get rid of all depts. You are still responsible for these non-dischargable debts:

Alimony
Child support
Recent back taxes
Student loans
Recent large purchases
Fines or Penalties of government agencies
Fraudulent debts

As a consumer, you can file for bankruptcy in Texas under either:

Chapter 7 (Straight Bankruptcy) to wipe out all debts except those listed as non-dischargable and get an immediate fresh start or,
Chapter 13 (Wage Earner Bankruptcy) to set up a repayment plan to pay back your debts over several years' time.

Wills and Probate

Dying Without a Will
Living Wills
Will Basics
Preparing a Will
Providing for Children
Transferring Property Outside Probate
The Probate Process
Executors
Estate Taxes

Real Estate

Buying or Selling

Listing Your Home for Sale
Home Purchase Agreements
Responses to Offers
Disclosing Hidden Defects
House Inspections
Condos and Co-Ops
Buying Foreclosed Property
Restrictions on House titles
Unanticipated Closing Costs
Insuring Your Home
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
Handling Movers With Care
Homeowners' Associations
Vacation Timeshares

Construction

Building Your Dream Home
Hiring a Contractor
Restrictions on Titles
Insuring Your Home
Handling Movers With Care

Environmental

Federal Statutes
State Environmental Laws
Environmental Permitting
Environmental Cleanup
Nuisance Lawsuits
Toxic Mold

Landlord & Tenant

Roommates
Housing Discrimination
Moving In
Landlord Duties
Subleasing
Moving Out
Eviction

Zoning and Land Use

Dealing With Zoning Issues
Zoning Ordinance

Eminent Domain

Government Taking of Property

Neighbors and Pets

Noisy Neighbors
Dog Liability
Roommates
Homeowners' Association
Condos & Co-Ops
Boundary Disputes
Boundary Disputes Lawsuits
Insuring Your Home

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law
• Landlord/Tenant
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Real Estate Law
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Wills, Real Estate Law, Landlord/Tenant