The Woodlands Lawyer

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Getting a divorce is never pleasant for anyone involved. The person being divorced and the person filing for the divorce, as well as the children and other family members all must go through a difficult time. If you are getting divorced, you may be concerned about the financial and legal aspects of your divorce. These […]

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation bankruptcy. This is sometimes called the “clean slate” bankruptcy as all non-exempt property is sold and distributed to creditors. Although there are certain types of property that are exempt from this liquidation, it may be best to explore alternatives before deciding on Chapter 7.
One alternative is credit […]

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In the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2007 there were 132,008 Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. That brought the year to date filings up to 1,568,877 and that number does not include Chapter 13 filings or the final quarter filings for 2007.

Needless to say, many people are seeing bankruptcy as the only way out […]

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Let me take a moment to tell you a true and personal story where an employment lawyer made a big difference. A few years ago, someone I knew was being tested for cancer. She knew she had a complex medical problem and was working with her doctors to rule out some of the more serious […]

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Divorce is not easy to face and it is unwise to face it without representation. When a marriage dissolves, an otherwise caring and sensitive person may become resentful and bitter. You need a lawyer who is emotionally distanced from the situation to help protect your interests and handle some of the more taxing work that […]

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