As life expectancies continue to increase across the globe, more people are having to confront the trying task of caring for their loved ones who are no longer able to care for themselves. While it may be easy enough to cook someone a homemade meal or help out with some chores around the house, some [..]
If you’ve ever asked a Texan why his or her state is so great, you know that the answers can be as vast and diverse as a trip from Houston to El Paso, or Brownsville to Amarillo. From its natural beauty and rich culture to its vibrant economy, the lone star state never seems to [..]
Today’s posting is the third installment of things to consider in negotiating pipeline easements What surface facilities will be brought in with the pipeline? Many pipelines require other facilities on the surface in conjunction with the pipeline. Surface facilities are particularly noteworthy for surface owners that have ranching or farming operations as the facilities can [..]
Since the structure of payment to one’s attorney is created by contract, the number of different kinds of fee structures can be as vast as the circumstances merit. While the variations can be extensive regarding the method of calculating the costs of representation, there are still primarily three main types of attorney fee structures. [..]
What does a paralegal do? As a paralegal at Bethune Enright, PLLC, sometimes I am asked what my job entails. The answer can differ, depending on a state’s rules and regulations. To start answering the question let’s first define what a paralegal is. A paralegal is defined by the American Bar Association (ABA) as: Paralegal: [..]
As a litigating attorney, I have gleaned certain important insights into the benefits of settlement and mediation. First, let me explain the benefits of settling a claim in advance of full litigation by informal settlement negotiations and then I will discuss the benefits of attempting mediation. Litigation Costs— One major benefit is reducing litigation costs. [..]
In our third installment on oil & gas law, here are five things to consider in negotiating pipeline easements… What surface facilities will be brought in with the pipeline? Many pipelines require other facilities on the surface in conjunction with the pipeline. Surface facilities are particularly noteworthy for surface owners that have ranching or farming [..]
Why does your attorney want a peek at your diary? At Bethune Enright, we think it’s important for clients to keep diaries. Here’s why… When you hear that word do you get the same picture in your head? A young girl, probably about ten years old, lying on her bed with her feet up in [..]
I’m considering hiring an attorney and entering litigation… How do I get started? What should I expect along the way? If you are considering hiring an attorney to file a lawsuit or if you are hiring an attorney to defend you against litigation, having a basic understanding of what a typical civil litigation case entails [..]
Your first step might be walking through the door into our office. Or you might give us a call, after browsing our website. There are many ways you can initiate a client-attorney relationship with a law firm. Once a relationship is established, many firms commonly conduct an interview. Your face-to-face interview will often be with [..]