Taylor Wilson named DAYL’s One to Watch
We are proud to announce that our own Taylor Wilson has been named this month’s One to Watch by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers! Taylor joined Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner in August [...]
Two Spooky Hal-LAW-ween Stories
Gather round boys and girls, ladies and gents . . . for it's All Hallows' Eve ~ a time for sharing eerie stories of the terrible plights that can befall business owners who don't have [...]
How are Start-Up Companies Valued in a Divorce?
Start-ups can take a lot of love, care, and hard work to foster into sustainable businesses. When those new ventures have to be divided in a divorce, the future success of the business is [...]
How Should Out-of-State Property be Handled in an Estate Plan?
It is not uncommon for people to own property in another state – that is, a state different from the state in which they make their primary home. These may be vacation homes in a [...]
Residential Construction Liability Act – Essential Elements
The Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) is the primary governing statute in residential construction law. The RCLA’s main purpose is to give notice of a homeowner’s complaint to a builder and to allow the builder [...]
Collecting a Money Judgement After Winning a Business Dispute
A monetary or money judgment is a court order that awards the plaintiff in a legal action a sum of money. When a case is decided in your favor, especially when the ruling involves a [...]
What Happens to Debt at Death?
Your estate is comprised of all that you own, minus outstanding debts. Any debts that you incurred during your lifetime become the responsibility of your estate or your family at your passing. Repayment of outstanding [...]
Keeping Proprietary Information Safe During Business Negotiations
Negotiation is a process in which two or more parties with varying needs and goals discuss a problem to find a mutually satisfactory solution. In the course of negotiations, it is common for parties to [...]