We would like to congratulate Madison Zajdel of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys for being newly certified as a Texas Paralegal. Madison is now the fourth paralegal for the firm joining Laura Gloria, Karisa Hagle, and Kelsey LeBlanc in being certified with our firm. As Assistants to attorneys, paralegals play an integral role in ensuring the…
Following a 3 ½ week trial, on October 26, 2022, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a jury returned 76 guilty verdicts against Darrell Brooks, Jr., who was charged and convicted of 76 criminal counts, including six first-degree intentional homicide charges for the deaths of six people. The charges stemmed from the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack where…
There are many steps that you have to go through to file your 2255 Writ, but there are a few important steps to filing the writ that you need to know to have the best shot at freedom for your loved one. The 2255 writ is a modern descendant of the common law petition for…
Did you know that in the state of Texas, there are more than 96,000 registered sex offenders? The Lone Star State is one of just a handful of states that require lifetime registration for some convicted sex offenders. In Texas, all convicted sex offenders are required to register with the state sex offender registry. This…
Clinton Young has been indicted for a 2001 murder in Harrison County. Young’s case still continues to offer hope to all who have loved ones incarcerated in state Prisons. He was indicted on August 12, 2022, as a special grand jury convened in Harrison County by the Texas Attorney General’s office. They indicted…
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…
Many people are under the impression that the Texas Appellate court goes back, drudges up, and reviews all of the facts in your case when they consider your appeal. Appealing an unfavorable ruling is never an easy task, but it becomes even more challenging when you do not understand the Texas appellate courts or how…
For lawyers, good 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 them…
The Texas Disciplinary Rules have specifically addressed how a lawyer should use Social media or traditional advertising in their communications with clients. Lawyers must tread lightly in this area in their use for promotions and communications. Commercial speech laws restrict how the lawyer may respond if you’re contacting them for the first time. A lawyer…
