The statute of limitations for most civil claims in Arkansas is one-, three-, five-, or ten-years depending upon the substance of the civil claim.

You should consult an attorney experienced in the particular area of law encompassing your claim in or near the county where you intend to file... View More

O’Connor’s Texas Causes of Action is my go-to for succinct summaries of many common causes of action containing case and statutory citations. I often reread the chapter(s) on specific causes of action I think should be included in a petition before I draft. Well-organized so it is a quick and... View More

Wow, many items to unravel here. First, if you are having difficulties communicating with your attorney, it may be time for a change. Before you change, email, and request a conference - either in person or via zoom. Use that session not only to catch up, but to establish strategy for your case... View More

I strongly urge you not to file any sort of grievance against the judge raising any of the issues you describe above. That is going to make you appear unhinged and could cripple any chance you have to get custody of your son.

Ex parte orders are, by their very nature, of very limited... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Here is a link to a page on this Justia site

Texas Probate Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

https://www.justia.com/lawyers/probate/texas/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services

You include Native... View More

Yes, you can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission for your unpaid wages. You may also be able to file a claim for unemployment compensation depending on the terms and circumstances of your employment. If, for some reason, you did not receive a Form W-2 or Form 1099 from your... View More

Basic maintenance and janitorial services are not the type of service that give rise to potential lien rights under Texas law. The cleaning of construction debris might.

I can't think of a type of insurance policy that is likely to cover a failure to pay for services breach of... View More

To report a murder, go to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the area where the murder was committed. If the murder occurred in the City of Waco, you can report the murder to Waco PD or to the McLennan County Sheriff's Dept.

To file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should hire... View More

Each co-owner of a motor vehicle was an equal right to possession of the motor vehicle. Your husband has the right to take possession of the motor vehicle at any time, and his mother has the right to take possession of the motor vehicle at any time.

No, you cannot prophylactically assert the Fifth Amendment in the manner described. You must assert the Fifth Amendment to the specific question asked and must have a good faith basis for doing so. Generally speaking, a good faith basis means that you have a reasonable fear that your answers can... View More

It could depend on the law firm conducting the deposition. If you're also a deponent and the law firm is doing back-to-back depositions, it's a good bet they're not going to want you in the room because they won't want you comparing notes with the defendant. The defendant likely... View More

Generally, the questions you pose are not objectionable in a deposition. Whether a witness is in a romantic relationship with a litigant, or has children with a litigant, is likely relevant on the question of bias. A juror could easily conclude that a girlfriend, roommate, or friend might be... View More

No. A person appearing pro se only represents himself/herself. Only a licensed attorney can represent another person, be that another party or a witness.

As a pro se party, you have the right to attend depositions and to object within the confines of the Rules which strictly limit what... View More

You are referring to something you call a "Dismissal of Countersuit" hearing. The two most common things that could mean are a hearing on a motion to dismiss filed under Rule 91a or a hearing on a motion for summary judgment filed under Rule 166a. It could also mean a motion to dismiss... View More

At a default hearing, you need to present competent evidence of the damages you are seeking against your ex. This likely will include both oral testimony from you, and possibly other witnesses, and documentary evidence, which might include text messages and emails, establishing the amount of... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

A lawyer in Texas can withdraw from a civil case due to non-payment and then be rehired to represent a portion of the original clients. However, the judge may reject the second representation if it is found to be prejudicial or create a conflict of interest. The judge will consider factors such as... View More

Typically, a judge would not interfere unless one of the lawyer's original 4 clients complains. That said, if one of those clients complains that there is a conflict of interest that precludes the lawyer from reappearing only on behalf of 2 of the original 4 clients they previously... View More

"Unclean hands" is an affirmative defense to a claim for equitable relief such as a suit for specific performance or a suit for recovery in quantum meruit. For certain types of actions, "unclean hands" is an inferential rebuttal issue, (e.g. reformation and rescission). It is... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2023

If you received a letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) threatening to suspend your license due to an accident without insurance, it's important to take the situation seriously and respond within the given timeframe of 20 days. Even if you had insurance that wasn't... View More

Your driver license can be suspended under the Texas Safety Responsibility Act if you meet the following criteria:

1. You were involved in an automobile crash;

2. The investigating officer lists contributing factors that indicate you were responsible;

3. You did not have... View More