Articles Posted in Civil Litigation

This post compares Texas and Illinois law; figures and deadlines are stated generally, so confirm the current rule in the relevant state before acting. In an earlier post I wrote that the strongest claim in Texas is worthless if it is filed one day late. Here is the two-state twist that my Texas and Illinois…

This post discusses Texas law. The strongest claim in Texas is worthless if it is filed one day late. Civil claims are subject to statutes of limitations and other deadlines that vary by the type of claim, and some are surprisingly short. Notice requirements, contractual claim periods, and administrative prerequisites can shrink the window further.…

This post discusses Texas law. Most disputes are better resolved without a trial when a fair resolution is achievable. That is not a lawyer being soft; it is arithmetic. Litigation costs money, time, and attention, and a good settlement today is often worth more than a better judgment two years from now. I pursue negotiation…