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….
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys deal with family and criminal law cases on a daily basis defending those accused in the legal system. Many cases involve false accusations. He said. She Said. He did this. She did that. He lied. She lied. Etc, Etc, Etc. These are real cases involving people, ranging from sexual assault, domestic…
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…
You’ve hired an attorney and you may be asking yourself “How do I work with my Attorney?” Once you have decided on an attorney, met with them, and signed a retainer to get them to work on your case you need to know there are several steps you can follow to help your attorney work…
When you hire an attorney in Texas, one of the first steps will likely be signing an attorney retainer agreement. The agreement will be tailored to your case in several ways. This document sets the stage for your legal representation, outlining the terms and conditions under which your attorney will work for you. Whether you’re…
If you have been injured, hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you. There are a number of benefits to having an attorney on your side. Here are a few benefits that you should be aware of. A personal injury lawyer can be professional and objective. They can make decisions that aren’t based on emotion…
Attorney Matt Zimmerman of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a “Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers” honoree. Membership in the invitation-only Top 40 Under 40 professional group is extended only to a handful of young attorneys in each state that demonstrate “superior qualifications of leadership,…
With Google getting the majority of online search traffic, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the searches being done on the platform in the Abilene area for family law-related words. We were a little bit surprised by what we found. Over the last year the majority of the searches were…
