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Estate planning is a crucial step to protect your family and assets, and coordinating it with your property possessions, bank accounts and insurance accounts is a wise approach. To find a lawyer who can assist you in this process, you can follow these steps: Get Referrals and Do Research Seek recommendations from your trusted family…
We would like to congratulate Madison Zajdel of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys for being newly certified as a Texas Paralegal. Madison’s dedication and hard work have culminated in this significant milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud. With her new certification, Madison joins the ranks of our highly skilled paralegal team, which includes Laura Gloria…
Communication is key in time-sensitive matters often relating to contracts, plea agreements, and settlement offers. Lawyers are obligated to communicate any settlement offers to the client in a civil case or plea offers in a criminal case in full terms. Rule 1.03 specifies that a lawyer shall keep a client informed about the status of…
Lack of communication is a leading cause of ethics violations and malpractice claims. Good communication protects the client from making decisions based on a lack of information. While we are all aware of how important communication is, so many attorneys still fail at it. Poor communication methods, improper relationship management, and lack of time are…
For lawyers, good lawyer client communication means setting expectations from the start. Being legal guru’s lawyers love to have everything in writing. This means that the contract for services or representation agreement will outline lawyer communication basics. Often the lawyer will ask you to agree to keep any contact information up to date and send…
Navigating the complexities of the legal world can be daunting, especially if you’re seeking an attorney for the first time. Whether you’ve encountered a legal hiccup or need expert advice, understanding the rules governing attorney-client communications in Texas can make your search smoother and more effective. Why This Matters In Texas, all attorneys are bound…
Good attorneys know that failing to deal with impermissible conflicts of interest lead to difficult ethical problems in their practice. Conflicting responsibilities are part of the nature of practicing law. Whether you’re working with a seasoned attorney or an attorney just beginning their legal career, they must have an understanding and manage conflicts of interest….
The handling of client funds and property are a big concern of lawyers. When seeking legal assistance, one of the biggest concerns clients often face is how their funds and property are handled by law firms. This is especially pertinent in Texas, where stringent legal standards govern the ethical practices of law firms. In this…
No one ever really plans ahead to be arrested and knows what to do after an arrest until it actually happens. That’s why it’s important to know what to do when you, a friend, or family member is arrested in any Texas county and how to get them “bailed out.” The hours and days after…
