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The Importance of the Role of Mediator in Texas Litigation
Effective mediation is often the key to resolving Texas civil disputes without the expense, uncertainty, and time commitment of trial. When guided by the right mediator, parties can reach practical, mutually acceptable settlements while preserving the integrity of the adversarial process.
Consent to Terminate Commercial Sublease Agreements in Texas Law
One of the most critical elements in the landscape of lease terminations in Texas is the process of securing proper consent.
Personal Injury Damages in Texas and the Effect of Unreasonable Medical Management
From the perspective of a Texas attorney and mediator, some of the doctors who routinely treat injured Plaintiffs involved in litigation do not seem to recognize that failing fail to follow a reasonable medical care management approach often leads to much closer scrutiny of the claim and a poor legal outcome for their patients.
Customizing Transportation Agreements: Texas Outside Corporate Counsel Perspective
In today’s highly volatile freight market, relying solely on standard, carrier-drafted, or industry-standard terms of service is a risky strategy for shippers aiming to protect their margins and capacity.
Mutual Performance Independent Contractor Agreements in Texas Law: How an Attorney Can Help
When Texas businesses engage the services of independent contractors, a well-drafted mutual performance agreement is the cornerstone of a clear and legally sound working relationship.
5 Ways Texas Outsourced General Counsel Can Help Your Human Resources Department
In today’s fast-paced Texas business environment, Human Resources departments are constantly grappling with complex labor laws, navigating employee disputes, and updating policies to stay compliant with state and federal regulations.
Refrigerated Materials Transport and Delivery Service Agreements in Texas
Refrigerated transport, often called "reefer" transport, is a vital but complex area of logistics, especially in a large state like Texas where distances are vast and temperatures can be extreme.
Risks Versus Benefits of Nonsubscriber Employer Status in Texas: An Outside Counsel Perspective
In Texas, opting out of workers' compensation (becoming a "nonsubscriber") frees businesses from mandatory coverage but exposes them to direct lawsuits for employee injuries, risking significant damages including pain, suffering, and lost wages, unlike the fixed benefits of traditional workers' comp…
Texas Real Estate Valuation Law and the Concept of Annual Effective Rent per Square Foot
Annual Effective Rent per Square Foot is a crucial metric in commercial real property valuation, offering a more accurate representation of a property's true income potential than the basic face rent.
Attorney James L. Williams Named to Fort Worth’s Top Lawyers in Fort Worth Magazine for Ninth Time in 2021
Williams, McClure & Parmelee is pleased to announce that for the ninth time attorney James L. Williams of Fort Worth, Texas has been named as one of Fort Worth’s Top Lawyers in Fort Worth Magazine.
Navigating Fleet Services Contracts in Texas
For businesses operating in Texas, managing a fleet of vehicles is a significant undertaking, involving everything from routine maintenance to accident management and fuel procurement.
Workplace Retaliation in Texas Employment Law: An Outsourced Corporate Attorney's Perspective
Retaliation in the workplace is a serious issue that employment law is designed to prevent. From a Texas attorney's viewpoint…
Plumbing Services Contracts in Texas Law: How a Lawyer Can Help
In Texas, the specifics of plumbing services contracts are largely governed by general contract law principles, with oversight from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).
Why Texas Employers Should Implement Clear Grievance Procedures: Ft. Worth Outside Counsel Employment Attorney's View
For Texas employers, a clear grievance procedure isn't just good practice; it's a crucial risk management tool, creating documented fairness, boosting morale, preventing small issues from becoming costly legal battles (even in at-will states)…
Basics of Nonsubscriber Employer Law in Texas
Unlike workers’ compensation laws in every other state, the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act (TWCA) allows private Texas employers to choose whether to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance.
Basics of Advising Apartment Management Companies and their Human Relations Departments in Texas Employment Law
Apartment management companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and throughout Texas face a complex legal landscape when it comes to human relations, requiring special considerations to comply with both federal and Texas employment laws.
What to Look For in a Texas Contract Review Attorney
Choosing a Texas contract review attorney involves finding someone with specific local experience, a clear communication style, and a focus on practical risk mitigation…
Attorney James L. Williams of Fort Worth is Again Awarded AV® Preeminent™ Rating for 2021
Williams, McClure & Parmelee is pleased to announce that Attorney James L. Williams of the Fort Worth law firm has again been awarded the AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the country’s leading legal directory, for 2021. He achieved the highest possible rating.
How an Attorney Can Help With Your Articles of Incorporation in Texas
Articles of Incorporation in Texas is the foundational step in formally establishing a corporation within the state.
Basics of How Real Estate Professionals Calculate Office Building Value in Texas
Real estate attorneys in Texas frequently encounter value dispute cases in the course of a litigation practice. To determine the value of an office building in Texas, commercial real estate professionals and investors generally rely on a few core valuation methods.
Into the Outhouse: Should In-House General and Corporate Counsel Be Outsourced in Texas?
For many Texas businesses, from bustling startups in Austin or Fort Worth to established enterprises in Houston, Dallas or Tyler, the overhead costs of a full-time, in-house legal department often outweigh the benefits.