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Legal disputes don’t automatically end when a trial court enters a judgment. In some cases, a party may believe the court made a legal error that affected the outcome of the case. In response, the losing party may have the right to challenge the decision through the appeals process.Appeals are a common part of complex…

Losing a case in court does not always mean the legal process is over. In some situations, a party may have the right to challenge the decision through the Texas appellate court system. Appeals allow higher courts to review whether the trial court applied the law correctly when issuing its judgment.Appealable Issues in Civil LawsuitsNot…

Disputes involving contracts, real estate transactions, or business relationships sometimes lead to formal legal proceedings. In Texas, those disputes are often resolved through either litigation in court or arbitration before a neutral decision-maker. Arbitration Versus LitigationLitigation refers to the process of resolving disputes through the court system. When a plaintiff files a lawsuit, the case proceeds…

Shareholders expect corporate leaders to manage their businesses responsibly and in the best interests of the company. However, corporate officers, directors, or majority owners sometimes fail to meet those obligations.In these situations, Texas law allows shareholders to pursue claims through direct lawsuits or derivative actions. These claims address different types of harm and follow different…

Non-compete agreements restrict a former employee from working for a competitor for a certain period of time after they leave the company. They are commonly used in employment and business relationships to protect confidential information, customer relationships, and other competitive advantages built by a business. Non-compete agreements can limit a person’s ability to work and…

In Texas, every time someone buys items such as clothing, electronics, or furniture, the seller collects sales tax. The state sales tax is set at 6.25%, and cities, counties, and special districts can add up to 2% in local sales tax. Local sales and use tax revenue may be used for general city operations…

Commercial property owners in Houston, Texas often believe that once a foreclosure sale has been scheduled, the outcome is inevitable. In many cases, that is not true. Even after a foreclosure date is set, a borrower may still have options to stop or delay the sale. These options include: The following sections explain how…

In Texas, removing a co-owner means either a voluntary deed transfer for property or a title transfer for vehicles, with both parties’ signatures or legal action if one won’t cooperate. Co-owned property in Texas is owned by two or more individuals. Married couples, family members, business partners, or friends may hold title to real…

Real estate transactions in Houston occasionally involve legal disputes that affect a person’s ownership or rights to sell a property. In some cases, a person or creditor may file a lis pendens, which is a formal legal notice filed in the real property records of the county where the property is located. A lis…

Porter Law Firm is proud to announce the promotion of Shane Waddell to Partner, a milestone that reflects both his professional excellence and the firm’s continued growth in commercial real estate law. See below for full press release.