By William Scazzero | Published June 1, 2019 | Posted in Real Estate & Condemnation | Comments Off on What is Condemnation?
Condemnation is the process by which a state, public utility, authorized private entity or federal entity takes private property for a public purpose. In doing so, the government entity exercises the power of Eminent Domain. With this power, a government entity can take ownership of private property if two conditions are met: 1) The land Read More
Read MoreService of process is the means by which a person named in a lawsuit is officially made aware of the existence of the lawsuit, and the need for them to take some action. The principals of “Notice and Opportunity” are inherent in people’s right to due process under the law, but what does that mean? Read More
Read MoreWhat do you do when you and your business partners just can’t make it work anymore? A business is very much about relationships, but unlike a marriage where there is only one way to legally dissolve the relationship, when it comes to a business in which you might have partners, members, co-owners or shareholders, there Read More
Read MoreNot many people expect to find themselves in a boundary dispute, but in Texas, they are actually quite common. Imagine this fairly typical situation: Your neighbors got a large dog, a mastiff or a pit bull, and was responsible enough to realize they need a substantial fence around their yard to keep the dog from Read More
Read MoreHow do you challenge lien claims against your property? Disputes can arise as to the payment for, or performance of services on your home with a contractor. One of the constitutional remedies that a contractor has is to file a lien against your property, claiming you owe them money. If someone has filed a lien Read More
Read More“I’m done with this! I just want to sue him,” the client says over the phone, “I’m just done.” I reply that we can get everything underway for the litigation, but that it takes time. People who feel that they have been wronged are interested in justice for themselves. There is an understandable frustration, and Read More
Read MoreWhenever civil disputes between parties escalate to heightened levels of agitation and disagreement, civil litigation may be the only means of settling the issues. Civil litigation is a legal process that occurs after one party files a lawsuit against another party. It involves numerous policies, laws and protocols that are quite complex that only an Read More
Read MoreLawyers are essential components of our legal system that strive to ensure justice is served. Who knows, perhaps you will need to seek guidance from one of them in the future for any number of reasons. If you ever find yourself in need of legal counsel and/or representation, it is wise to schedule a consultation Read More
Read MoreChoosing Your Attorney Attorneys are the people you call when you need a problem solved. Law firms vary greatly and it is important to find the attorney best equipped to resolve your issues efficiently and effectively. Here are some factors to consider when wondering how to choose a lawyer: Experience in the Practice Area Many Read More
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