Tag: Civil Procedure
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Discovery in Texas
Discovery is the process in a lawsuit where each side can get information and evidence from the other side (and sometimes from third parties) before trial. The goal is to make sure both sides know the facts and can prepare their cases. Need legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can Read more
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When Your Lawsuit Needs More Support: Texas Certificates of Merit
The certificate of merit requirement under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 150 is a procedural mechanism designed to screen out unmeritorious claims against licensed or registered architects, engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors (and their firms) at the outset of litigation. The statute mandates that a claimant file an affidavit from a third-party Read more
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Pre-Litigation Discovery: Texas Rule 202 Petitions
A Rule 202 petition under Texas law is a procedural tool that allows a person to request court permission to take a deposition before filing a lawsuit, either to investigate whether a claim exists or to preserve testimony for a suit that is anticipated. This mechanism is exceptional, subject to strict judicial oversight, and is Read more
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Statutes of Limitations in Texas
A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. If you wait too long to take legal action after something happens, you may lose your right to go to court. Need some legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! The most common statutes Read more
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What Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options exist in Texas?
The most common Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods used by businesses in Texas are mediation and arbitration, with additional use of mini-trials, early neutral evaluation, and neutral fact-finding in appropriate cases. Mediation is favored for its informality, confidentiality, and focus on voluntary settlement, while arbitration is chosen for its binding, private, and streamlined adjudicative process. Read more
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I’ve been sued! Now what?
The Clock is Ticking: Speed Matters in Texas When you are officially served with a lawsuit in Texas, you are subject to strict court deadlines. Missing these deadlines can lead to an automatic loss, known as a default judgment. Need some legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! Defending Read more