We recently saw an article in the Star-Telegram that more people are interested in getting a will drawn up or updated. We thought it would be helpful to go over the basics of a will and what’s included. A will is a legal document that allows you to determine how your estate will be handled…
While many people are still staying home, as businesses and offices start to re-open, we’re going to see more traffic on the road. And when North Texas gets rain, we always see an uptick in accidents. Rain is in the forecast several days next week, so we thought this would be a good time to…
With so many of us working from home, accidents on the roadways are not quite as frequent, but they are still occurring. Wednesday afternoon, an accident took place on I-35E at Wycliff in Dallas. The result was two blocked lanes but not much of a backup. While we may see emergency personnel, what we don’t…
As a business owner in today’s enviornment, you’ve got enough on your plate. Add a legal issue or question into the mix, and it can feel completely overwhelming. At the Harris Firm, we understand the issues facing small and mid-sized business owners in Dallas and Fort Worth. That’s why we offer reasonable legal fees that won’t…
There has been a growing trend in recent years with regard to Captive Insurance Companies. As is so often true, that which seems too good to be true is, in fact, too good to be true. While Captive Insurance Companies can be a perfectly legal and legitimate planning tool for business owners, some IRC 831(b)…
At the Harris Firm, we are following Dallas County guidelines and have closed the doors to our office. Our doors may be closed, but we are still open. Our phones are forwarded and still being answered. Our attorneys continue their work from home. We hope everyone is staying safe and staying healthy. Our thoughts and…
Criminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to steal your personal information and your money. Phone Calls You may receive phone calls asking you to donate to an organization that is helping coronavirus victims. Some calls may offer free coronavirus testing, or even cures. If you respond, you’ll be directed to someone who will…
Our new “normal” is something we could not have imagined just two weeks ago. Like you, we are following all state and local guidelines to keep our employees and clients safe. Our office remains open, and almost all interactions with clients and potential clients can be done by phone and email. Our firm practices law…
Driving in North Texas when it’s raining can be astoundingly treacherous. This morning, accidents appeared on most major highways throughout the Metroplex. And there is more rain in the forecast. This particular accident, caught on a TXDOT camera, occurred on WB 121 at Sylvania in Fort Worth. When the roads are wet, even a quick…
It is not easy to discuss accidents involving big rigs, since, in many cases, there has been a loss of life or severe bodily injury. In addition, these types of accidents differ from car accidents when it comes to the law. Truck accidents require an extensive understanding of the law, regulations and safety rules that…