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Construction: The 4,000-Year Hallmark of Civilization
And the Birth of Construction Law How building made us human, from the first temples to the modern skyline, and why the law has always asked the same question: who bears the risk when the work fails? By M. Colby Lewis, Construction Defect Attorney, The Law Offices of...
Construction Terms, Explained: A Plain-English Glossary
A plain-English glossary of the words builders, contracts, and courtrooms use, for people who have never picked up a trowel. From The Law Offices of Colby Lewis, Houston, Texas. Every trade has its own language, and construction has more of it than most. Walk onto a...
Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build in Houston: Which Delivery Method Protects You From Costly Disputes?
Short answer: Design-Bid-Build gives the owner the most control over design and pricing, but it splits responsibility between a separate architect and contractor, which is where most disputes start. Design-Build trades some of that control for speed and a single point...
How Long Does a Construction Defect Lawsuit Take in Houston, TX?
There is no fixed timeline for resolving a construction defect lawsuit in Houston. A relatively straightforward dispute may settle within several months, particularly when the contractor acknowledges the problem and agrees to make adequate repairs. A contested case...
Can I Recover Compensation for Long-Term Care in Texas?
A serious injury can change far more than your immediate health. Some accident victims require months or years of rehabilitation, assistance with everyday activities, in-home nursing services, or placement in a long-term care facility. The cost of that care can become...
What should I do immediately after a slip and fall accident?
After a slip and fall accident, get medical help, report the incident, photograph the hazard, collect witness information, and preserve anything that may show how the fall happened. Those first steps can protect your health and make it harder for a property owner or...
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit for a Storm Damage Claim in Houston?
Houston property owners know how quickly a severe storm can change everything. Hail, wind, hurricanes, heavy rain, and flying debris can damage roofs, siding, windows, fences, commercial buildings, and personal property. After the storm passes, many homeowners and...
2026 – 12 Straight Years Rated AV Preeminent. Here’s Why That Rating Can’t Be Bought
What Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating actually measures, who decides it, and how to use it when you’re choosing a lawyer. For 12 consecutive years, I have held Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer review rating a lawyer can...
How to Get Police “Calls for Service” Records in Texas
And why they can matter more for your injury case than you think Short version: You get them by filing a written public records request, called a Public Information Act request, with the police department or sheriff’s office that holds them. It’s usually free or...
Residential Construction Disputes in Texas (2026): How to Sue Your Home Builder or Contractor
If your Texas builder or contractor delivered defective work, blew past the deadline, or stopped showing up, you can hold them accountable. Most residential construction claims start with a written pre-suit notice under Chapter 27 of the Texas Property Code, known as...
We’re Now BBB Accredited and A+ Rated. Here’s Why That Should Matter to You
What the Better Business Bureau’s highest marks actually measure, and how to use them when you’re choosing a lawyer. The Law Offices of Colby Lewis is now an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and we hold the BBB’s highest rating: A+. We’re proud of...
What Is Considered Bad Faith by an Insurance Company in Houston?
When you pay your insurance premiums, you expect your insurance company to honor the policy when you need it most. Whether your claim involves storm damage, property damage, business losses, a denied injury claim, or another covered loss, the insurance company has a...
How a Car Crash Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury: The Biomechanics, in Plain English
Short answer: Brain injuries in a car crash aren’t mainly caused by your head hitting something. They’re caused by your brain twisting and stretching inside your skull when your head accelerates and rotates. That’s why a low-speed rear-end collision can still injure...
7 Steps to Take After a Rideshare Accident in 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...
When a Store Lets Violence Happen: Negligent Security Law in Texas and Why You Need an Expert to Win
Short answer: In Texas, a business can be held liable when an innocent customer or bystander is hurt or killed by a violent crime on its property, but only if the crime was foreseeable and the business failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. Proving...
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