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Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill, P.C. Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill, P.C.

provides clients with counsel and representation concerning a range of practice areas, including litigation, commercial and real estate transactions, family law, and estate planning.

A common misconception of a joint account is the “set it and forget it” mentality – you set it up, and if something shou...
10/07/2026

A common misconception of a joint account is the “set it and forget it” mentality – you set it up, and if something should happen to one of the account owners, the other person has access to all the funds. This isn’t necessarily true. Without a Right of Survivorship, the account could end up in probate, making the funds unavailable until probate’s resolved.

Read our post for more details and other considerations before you make it official at the bank.

https://www.bnemdallas.com/joint-bank-accounts/

A few years ago, BNEM shareholder Matthew Naftis was negotiating a lease with a national retailer. Within seconds of mov...
09/17/2026

A few years ago, BNEM shareholder Matthew Naftis was negotiating a lease with a national retailer. Within seconds of moving on to the casualty clause, the real estate rep chuckled and said, “I thought everyone just skipped that part.”

Everyone understood the joke, because as they all know, in a contract negotiation, you never skip *anything* — even one of the most boring parts, the casualty clause.

That’s because in an era of extreme weather, wildfires, floods, and other disruptions, casualty clauses are no joke. They determine everything from:
- Who pays for repairs (landlord? tenant?)
- How long rent gets suspended during rebuilds
- When parties can terminate if repair isn’t feasible

Whether you're drafting, negotiating, or reviewing a lease, don’t gloss over these provisions. In his latest post, Matt explains why spending a few extra minutes (and a few extra cups of coffee) can save you from disaster down the road.
https://www.bnemdallas.com/why-casualty-clauses-are-no-joke/

Your divorce is finalized. You got a fair settlement. The decree is signed. You're done, right? Not quite.Without the ri...
09/08/2026

Your divorce is finalized. You got a fair settlement. The decree is signed. You're done, right? Not quite.

Without the right closing documents in place, you could spend years entangled with your ex... Chasing signatures on property transfers, enforcing payment terms, or dealing with complications that should have been settled at the finish line.

BNEM’s Elayna Naftis Erick and Cynthia Dooley recently co-authored an article that provides a practical guide on what closing documents you need to tie up all those loose ends. Read on.
https://www.bnemdallas.com/closing-the-loop-on-your-decrees/

Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill is proud to be a member of the DBA 100 Club, which recognizes law firms where every ...
08/11/2026

Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill is proud to be a member of the DBA 100 Club, which recognizes law firms where every full-time lawyer is a member of the Dallas Bar Association. We support the DBA’s commitment to the continuing education of its members, as well as its co-sponsorship of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, which provides civil legal aid to low-income people in our community. Learn more about our firm and our values:
https://www.bnemdallas.com/about-us/

Don’t let the sunk cost fallacy get the best of you during litigation.BNEM's Matthew Naftis discusses how this principle...
08/05/2026

Don’t let the sunk cost fallacy get the best of you during litigation.

BNEM's Matthew Naftis discusses how this principle can get in the way of rational decision-making, and the safeguards you can put in place to prevent it from derailing your course of action:
https://www.bnemdallas.com/sunk-cost-fallacy/

Divorce is hard, and it can be even harder when you have kids. Couples who are struggling to form parenting plans might ...
07/29/2026

Divorce is hard, and it can be even harder when you have kids. Couples who are struggling to form parenting plans might be matched with a parenting coordinator or facilitator who can help improve communication between the divorcing spouses.

Here’s what to expect if you’re considering working with, or have been appointed, a parenting coordinator or facilitator.
https://www.bnemdallas.com/parenting-coordinators/

Consider this: Just because you set up a transfer on death deed for your house doesn’t mean your heirs will inherit it f...
07/14/2026

Consider this: Just because you set up a transfer on death deed for your house doesn’t mean your heirs will inherit it free and clear. If there are special circumstances (like a lien), your heirs will still need to deal with them in probate, thereby defeating the purpose of your TODD.

Cynthia Dooley explains that, as with many estate planning tools, TODDs can be a great asset but it’s important to use them wisely. Read this post for more insights on this type of deed. https://www.bnemdallas.com/transfer-on-death-deeds/

Over the last few months, Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill covered the Texas business courts (How do they factor into...
07/06/2026

Over the last few months, Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill covered the Texas business courts (How do they factor into limitation strategy? Are they even constitutional in the first place?), how a commercial landlord can respond to a defaulting tenant (Don’t be too quick to evict!), and some professional news in family law, real estate, and business.

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