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The biggest driver is the cost of education. In 2024 the average law-school graduate owed at least $130,000 in student debt, and many owed far more. Roughly 71% of law students graduate with significant debt.

Yes. If you are buying or selling property you should have a deed prepared and record the transaction with the county where the property is located. Texas uses several deed types, including a General Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, Transfer on Death (“Lady Bird”) Deed, Quitclaim Deed, and Deed of Trust.

The warranty of habitability is an implied warranty in residential leases in most jurisdictions, including Texas. It requires the landlord to keep the property habitable even when the lease does not specifically require repairs. A tenant’s obligation to pay rent is tied to the property’s habitable condition, and the tenant may be able to withhold rent if the home falls below required standards. At minimum, habitability means compliance with local housing and building codes.

This implied warranty requires the builder of a construction or renovation project to ensure the work is performed by people with sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to produce a habitable building. As an implied warranty it cannot be waived, and the concept has extended to other fields where consumers expect qualified work.

Yes — get your own inspection even if the seller already has a recent one. Hire a high-quality inspector (your attorney can recommend one). A good inspector checks commonly overlooked issues and can reveal hidden defects, potentially saving you thousands in repairs.

Consult an attorney. Depending on the cause, the damages may be the responsibility of the builder or the result of a manufacturer defect in the materials.

First, consult your lease — for both commercial and residential leases, the lease usually determines each party’s rights and repair obligations. If your landlord refuses to make repairs they are obligated to make, you may be entitled to withhold rent, terminate the lease, or pursue other claims. An attorney can help you confirm your options.

Business law is a broad term covering the rules, statutes, codes, and regulations that govern commercial relationships and the legal framework businesses operate within. It includes formation and organization, transactional work (contracts), business planning, negotiations with vendors and suppliers, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and dispute resolution.

Choosing the right entity depends on several factors — protection of your personal assets, the tax treatment of each structure, whether you must register as a professional service, and your plans for future expansion or acquisition. An attorney can help you determine which entity fits your situation.

An assumed name — also called a “doing business as” (d/b/a) or trade name — is essentially a nickname your entity becomes known by in the marketplace. It is useful for long or technical official names. Assumed names can be registered at the county or state level. Registration is not required, but it is best practice to record yours to prevent conflicts later.

A non-profit is a formal organization that complies with the statutes governing non-profits — including that none of its income may be distributed to members, directors, or officers. These are often called non-stock corporations and include churches and public charities, educational and sports organizations, legal aid societies, professional associations, and volunteer services.

Start by assembling a team of professionals: business attorneys, accountants, and insurance agents at a minimum, plus business consultants and market experts as needed. Together they help keep you protected legally, keep your finances in order, and insure against unforeseen obstacles.

Most states require corporations to hold a board meeting at least once a year to review the past year and set strategy for the next. Best practice is to meet quarterly and to record any shareholder decisions in the meeting minutes.

Civil litigation is usually slow and complex, often involving months or years of discovery, inspections, motions, and hearings — sometimes among many parties — and costing thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most cases settle before reaching a judge or jury, but often after significant fees. If your case does go to trial, both sides present their claims and evidence and the judge or jury renders a decision. Be prepared for even a small-claims matter to take several months.

Possibly. It depends on several factors, including whether you were an original contractor or a sub-contractor and when the work was performed. Even without a lien, you may have other claims such as breach of warranty or unjust enrichment.

Americans have broad free-speech rights, but when speech becomes harassing or involves false or negligent statements about a person or business, it may rise to defamation (slander and libel) and business disparagement. If someone publishes private information about you or statements that are untrue, you may have a claim to recover damages.

Sometimes. If your contract has a “prevailing party” clause, you may have a contractual right to recover fees if you win. In Texas, certain claims also carry a statutory right to recover fees. Be aware of the risk: if you lose, you may end up paying the other side’s fees as well as your own.