Landowners in Texas have the right to use and enjoy their property as they see fit, as long as it is lawful. However, it may be surprising to some to learn that there are times when the United States government can make a claim to a portion of privately owned...
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Can the city add power lines on my property?
Many Texas residents own property that has public utility easements on them. This means that on those easements, the utilities that have rights to those areas can access them whenever they wish to run or fix lines. What about people who do not have PUEs on their...
How could roadway expansion affect your property?
Texas property owners like you often take great pride in what they own. You likely worked hard to earn enough to purchase the land on which your family home sits, and over the years, you may have performed various landscaping projects to get your property looking as...
Why seek lawyer assistance when dealing with land condemnation?
You never thought you’d find yourself here, but here you are. The city, state or federal government is using eminent domain to take your land. Here is why you may want to seek legal assistance when dealing with the land condemnation process. Why can they do this? ...
Texas Innkeepers and Hotels (Part One) by R. Scott Alagood
In Texas, a lease of land grants the lessee an actual estate in the real property made up of the specific rights granted. Depending on the type of rights granted to a lessee, the express terms of the grant may be affected by numerous state laws, including statutes,...
Business Liability for Work Place Injuries by Samuel B. Burke
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on the risks posed to business owners by work related accidents. This month the article will be addressing the broader topic of work place injuries. Specifically, injuries suffered by employees while on the job. Texas, like...
Alternative Dispute Resolution by Samuel B. Burke
Over the past twenty to thirty years, alternative dispute resolution (commonly referred to as “ADR”) has played an increasingly important role in resolving most business disputes. To understand why and how ADR could be beneficial to your business when you find...