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Texas Business Dispute Checklist: What to Document Before Filing a Commercial Lawsuit
A business dispute can quickly become more than a disagreement over money. For Houston business owners, conflicts involving broken contracts, unpaid invoices, business partners, or commercial transactions can disrupt operations, threaten important relationships, and...
Texas Property Damage Claim Checklist: Evidence You Need
Texas Property Damage Claim Checklist: What Evidence Do You Need Before Filing? When a hurricane, hailstorm, fire, or unexpected water leak damages your Texas property, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Beyond arranging repairs and protecting your home or business,...
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Texas?
If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident in Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for most...
How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Construction Defect Claim?
Discovering a problem with a newly constructed or renovated property can be frustrating—and expensive. Foundation movement, persistent water intrusion, faulty plumbing, improperly installed HVAC systems, electrical problems, and other construction issues can quickly...
Can The Law Offices of Colby Lewis Handle Large-Scale, High-Value Disputes?
Yes. The Law Offices of Colby Lewis represents businesses, executives, owners, and commercial entities in complex, high-value disputes throughout Houston and across Texas. Large-scale commercial litigation often involves substantial financial exposure, complicated...
What If My Loved One Suffered a Brain Injury and Cannot File a Claim?
A severe brain injury can leave a person unable to communicate, make financial decisions, understand legal documents, or take the steps necessary to pursue a personal injury claim. When that happens, families often wonder whether the injured person loses the right to...
How Long Do I Have to Sue for a Storm Damage Claim in Houston?
After a hurricane, hailstorm, windstorm, freeze, or severe thunderstorm damages your Houston property, you may expect your insurance company to inspect the loss and pay what your policy covers. When the insurer denies the claim, significantly underpays it, or delays...
It Is Not Just Texas. Builders All Over the Country Are Cutting Corners, and Mold Is the Bill Coming Due.
Quick answer: On August 24, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that homeowners across the country are suing America's biggest homebuilders over mold, and the builders' own numbers say those homeowners are getting traction. D.R. Horton's legal reserves climbed 57%...
What Damages Can My Business Recover in Houston?
When another company, vendor, partner, contractor, insurer, or individual causes financial harm to your business, the loss is rarely limited to one unpaid invoice. A serious commercial dispute can interrupt operations, damage customer relationships, reduce revenue,...
What Should I Do if the Insurance Company Wants a Recorded Statement?
After you file an insurance claim, an adjuster may ask to speak with you about what happened. In some cases, the insurer will specifically request a recorded statement—a question-and-answer interview that is preserved as part of the claim file. If your insurance...
Houston Condo and HOA Construction Defect Lawyers
Who owns the claim, which statute governs your building, and what the clock is already doing SHORT ANSWER Defects inside your unit's boundaries are generally your claim. Defects in the common elements are the association's claim. That includes the foundation, the...
Can a Houston insurance claims attorney help if my claim is only partially denied or underpaid?
Yes. You do not need to receive a complete denial letter before an insurance dispute becomes worth challenging. An insurer may acknowledge that a covered loss occurred and still disagree over how much it owes. It might approve damage to one part of your property while...
The Texas Stowers Doctrine: When an Insurance Company Can Be Liable Beyond Policy Limits
A Texas liability insurer may owe more than its policy limits when it rejects a reasonable opportunity to settle a covered claim within those limits and the refusal causes a final judgment above coverage. Texas courts call this the Stowers doctrine, after G.A. Stowers...
7 Pasos Que Debe Tomar Después de un Accidente de Viaje Compartido en Texas
Filing a rideshare accident lawsuit in Texas requires moving fast, preserving the digital evidence buried inside the app, and working through layered insurance coverage that most car-wreck cases never involve. The seven steps below show you how to begin a legal claim...
McAllen ISD’s $15 Million Energy Savings Agreement Settlement: A Case Study
Case Snapshot Client McAllen Independent School District Contract type Energy Savings Agreement (Energy Savings Performance Contract) Defendant Ameresco, Inc. Core allegations Guaranteed energy savings never materialized; defective installation of conservation...
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