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David R. Gard has joined the firm’s corporate, banking and real estate teams as an associate.  “David’s banking experience prior to law school makes him an instant asset to our…

We are excited to announce that our digital series featuring our bankruptcy attorneys sharing their experience and knowledge in both business and personal bankruptcy begins tomorrow with episode 1 of our podcasts.

This is a time to “raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.”

Capital Bank of Texas is based in Carrizo Springs, Texas and operates a branch office in Crystal City and a loan production office in Austin. The Bank plans to expand its presence in the Austin market by opening a full service branch office in early 2022.

The Texas Diversity Council’s Top Women Lawyers list recognizes attorneys and general counsel who received a high degree of peer recognition for leadership excellence and professional expertise; exemplify a noteworthy commitment to fairness, equity, and justice in client representations and professional collaborations; maintain a superior level of integrity and dignity across the full spectrum of legal dealings and responsibilities; and demonstrate commitment to helping other women succeed.

David served as a combat medic and healthcare specialist in the United States Army for two decades. He graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law and served as the Managing Executive Editor of the Law Journal.

“With every act of kindness or professionalism, whether small or herculean, I can make a difference in this life.”

Despite the unpredictability of the 87th session of the Texas Legislature, several bills passed that affected the Texas Family Code. Kristal highlights those changes that directly affect Texas family lawyers and their clients.

Episode 5’s special guest is Richard Butler. Richard has been involved in several large executive rights cases, including one that is considered by many to be in the Top Five of executive rights cases in the State of Texas, Texas Outfitters.

As you probably have read or heard in the news, we currently are in a seller’s residential real estate market. There is often a bidding frenzy over a home as soon as it is listed, and buyers frequently waive provisions in the standard real estate form contract hoping that their bid will be accepted. The case of Hall v. Rogers shows why buyers may want to think twice before getting caught up in this frenzy.

In Texas, the owner of a farm animal is immune from liability for injuries caused by the animal to third parties if the Farm Animal Act applies. Under the Act, the Court stated that the Defendant was required to prove that 1) the Defendant qualified as a person entitled to seek protection, 2) the Plaintiff was a “participant”, 3) the Plaintiff participated in a “farm animal activity”, and 4) the Plaintiff’s injuries resulted from an “inherent risk.”