The Woodlands Lawyer

Bankruptcy is the dread of every home and business owner in America, if not the world. Going bankrupt is a scary situation for anyone, and competent bankruptcy attorneys are necessary to help you through this difficult process.

Most people who go through bankruptcy want their situation to be kept completely private. While this is actually a quite common legal problem that people face every day, most people face it only once in their lives and some may consider it to be an embarrassment. For this reason, our Houston bankruptcy lawyers have found that it is absolutely necessary to keep the entire situation as secret as possible. We never share your business with anyone that doesn’t have an absolute need to know.

When you are facing bankruptcy, or when there first seems to be no way out, call Smith & Garg. We can help you figure out if filing for bankruptcy is really necessary. If it is necessary, we’ll guide you through the process to be sure it is as painless and as recoverable as possible.

When charged with vicious crimes in Texas such as rape, child molestation, aggravated sexual assault, and so on, you are looking at the possibility of you public image being tarnished forever. People generally will assume you are guilty when you are accused of these types of charges, even before you go to court. These accusations have to be fought aggressively by experienced criminal lawyers if you hope to ever regain your status.

Many of these types of cases revolve around “he said / she said” inside the courtroom because there are usually only two people around at the time of the “attack.”  This makes it easy for non-victims to claim they were attacked even when they were not. Our Texas criminal lawyers understand the predicament this puts you in as the “offender,” and we know how to make your case go as smoothly as possible.

We want to save your reputation and clear your name if you have been wrongly accused of a violent crime in Texas. People frequently make these false claims in order to get attention and sympathy that they do not deserve. In exchange, they have no problem ruining your good name in the community.

Clear your name by calling Smith & Garg Law, Texas criminal lawyers. We know how the law works and we know how accusers work. Let us set your record straight. Call 281.210.0010 now for immediate relief.

Credit repair and debt relief are popular investments for Houston, Texas residents right now. If you have too much debt or if your credit score is too low, you are very likely to have a difficult time purchasing a new home or even a used car in America.

Creditors, such as mortgage brokers, auto financiers, and credit card companies, rely on your credit score to tell them whether or not they should trust you with their money. If you have not been paying your bills on time, these lenders are not going to believe you will pay them on time.

This is why credit repair and debt reduction are so important if you find yourself unable to obtain the home, car, etc that you truly want. Fortunately, our The Woodlands credit repair attorneys at Smith & Garg have extensive experience with repairing credit for people just like you. To get your credit repair and debt reduction started today, give us a call at 281-210-0010.

Even in small suburban areas like The Woodlands, Texas, employment attorneys are necessary for a fair and functioning workforce. While most employers are responsible and abide by laws that pertain to their employees, some do not. Employees working for companies that don’t respect their employees or provide them with adequate protection and safety may be eligible for reparations from their own employers.

We can help employees in The Woodlands who have experienced any type of employer legal issues, especially wrongful discharges and discrimination.

Wrongful Discharge

Employers sometimes discharge employees for unlawful reasons. If you believe that you have been discharged from your place of employment, contact Smith & Garg today for experienced legal assistance.

Discrimination

There are many types of employee discrimination, such as sexual, racial, and even gender discrimination. These types of discrimination are more common than most people believe or are willing to admit, but at Smith & Garg we have helped numerous discriminated employees claim reparations they were rightfully and legally owed.

Contact Smith & Garg today, employment law attorneys for The Woodlands, Texas. We will help you resolve your situation and get what you are owed.

Immigrating to the United States, whether as a permanent immigrant or a non-permanent immigrant, is a major step in life that many people are afraid to follow through with. However, millions of foreigners legally immigrate to the US each year through visas granted by the American government.

Immigration visas can be obtained for numerous reasons. Students need visas to attend school in the US; business owners obtain visas to run their US based businesses; corporations obtain visas that allow their employees and executives to travel to and from the US as needed. Some immigrants move to the US permanently and obtain green cards that allow them to remain on US soil indefinitely. Whatever you need to visit the US for, there is probably a visa that is available for you, and our Woodland immigration lawyers know how to help you.

If you or someone you know needs to immigrate to the US, call Smith & Garg to find out what options they have, and to be sure you meet all of the regulations. We have extensive experience with Woodlands immigrations, and we will gladly help you.

The law is always up for interpretation, and lawyers are taught how to best interpret laws. While people need help interpreting the laws in their own country, they need even more help interpreting the laws in other countries. This is why international lawyers like Smith & Garg work with companies and individuals who need help when foreign laws are involved in their affairs.

International trade agreements must be interpreted correctly by companies sending and receiving goods to/from abroad. The misinterpretation of foreign laws is not always enough to keep the business or person out of trouble with US and/or foreign countries. Misunderstanding the law is just not much of an excuse in the courtroom, so companies and individuals keep international attorneys Smith & Garg on their side for complete protection.

If you do business abroad, it’s important to get Smith & Garg on your side. Whether you are engaging in international mediation, arbitration, claims, or any other international affair, contact Smith & Garg to be sure your business is following all laws to the T. Don’t be caught off guard without this international legal team on your side.

When two companies come together on an agreement, the usually have a contract written that states all points on which they agree. Sometimes a business contract has to be reviewed and edited several times by business attorneys before all of the companies involved are satisfied with its contents. Whether there are two, three, or more companies involved in the agreement, all of them must sign the contract to be legally entitled or obligated by the contract.

The preferred situation is for the companies to all adhere to the contract and follow all of the guidelines they agreed to by signing the contract, but this is not always the case. At times, company officers fail to follow through with a contractual obligation. Whether this is caused by forgetfulness or a will to defy the contract, failure to comply with the contract is called “Breach of Contract.”

Breach of contract is a serious matter than can sometimes be handled between companies with involvement of legal help. However, business attorneys are necessary to insure a smooth and fair outcome. If your business has entered into a contract that has not be adhered to, contact Smith & Garg, business lawyers in The Woodlands, Texas. Whether your company failed to adhere to the guidelines of the contract or if another company has done so, Smith & Garg know how to help. Call them today and let their experienced business attorneys help.

Having a will in Texas is one of the most important things you need to take care of right away, if only for the sake of your loved ones. People who die without wills have their belongings, money, and all other interests placed into the hands of people they may not know, trust, or would otherwise not want handling their affairs.

Face it: Once you are gone, what’s left is what you leave behind, and if you don’t specify who gets what, your belongings are likely to be split up in ways you never imagined and would never want. People you don’t like or who have harmed you in the past may end up with your money and sentimental belongings.

In addition, your after-death arrangements may be handled in ways you would not like. For example, you may have a cemetery in mind that you would like to be buried in. However, if you don’t purchase a plot in this cemetery, set aside money for its purchase, or specify in writing (in your will) that this is where you would like to be buried, there is no guarantee that you will be buried in this cemetery. In fact, unscrupulous persons who control your after-death decisions may choose to cremate you simply because it is cheaper than a burial. Funerals can also be canceled or simply not arranged by family members who do not want to pay for one.

If you don’t handle your after-death decisions now, someone else will handle them later. Talk to Smith & Garg, experienced will and estate planning attorneys in Houston, Texas about putting your wishes in writing.

Every day, people are injured using products that are typically quite safe to use.  However, sometimes manufacturer defects occur that cause otherwise safe products to become dangerous to the consumer and thus create product liability for the company that makes the product.  Whether the defect was known or not, a company must be liable for any damage that occurs when their product is used properly.

 Many items that are used on a daily basis are safe when used properly.  Almost anything can be dangerous if it is misused.  However, the average consumer expects that items such as their car, their child’s toys or the machinery that they use for their job will not cause injury or even death.  They take any precautions that a typical person might take while using these products.  Yet, something could still happen resulting in the user being injured or even worse.  Should the worst happen, a personal injury attorney will become necessary to make sure that the company fulfills their duties as the manufacturer of the product involved.

 No one likes to think of having to sue a company for manufacturer defects.  In many cases, these defects are often caught and a recall is issued.  However, if you find yourself or a loved one injured or killed due to manufacturer defects that have not yet been discovered, the personal injury lawyers at Smith and Garg can help you get the compensation that you deserve.

Businesses in Woodlands and the surrounding areas such as Woodlands are frequently in need of Woodlands business lawyers for protection of their business interests. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and even corporations can benefit from the protection of business lawyers in the Woodlands and South Texas area.

The business lawyers at Smith & Garg can help your business whether it is just being created or if it has been in existence for some time. The formation of partnerships and corporations often requires the assistance of a legal team that understands your business and has extensive experience with business law.

Litigation services for breaches of contract, injunctions, equity actions, and breach of fiduciary duty claims are just some of the areas Smith & Garg can handle for your business. Protection is also available for class action lawsuits, breach of contract claims, trade secrets, antitrust suits, and more. If you have a Woodlands based business, you probably need a Woodlands business lawyer. Contact Smith & Garg for legal assistance for your Woodlands business.