Law Office of Eric R. Little

05/19/2026

I've received the Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent peer rating, after 25 years of faithfully practicing law and serving clients. This is a high honor and lifetime achievement, and only functions to reaffirm my commitment to serving clients and communities to the highest standards.

04/29/2026

Word to the wise: Never sell your real estate as an owner financer. And if you do, do not collect mortgage payments directly. Utilize a reputable mortgage servicing company from day 1. Credible accounting for mortgage lenders is absolutely essential. And, never sell real property in these situations before consulting with an attorney beforehand. A few dollars saved at the beginning can result in a lot of money spent to clean up a bad deal in a collections or foreclosure case.

12/13/2025

It's never advisable to publish about your case, parties, children or witnesses on social media. It only invites more conflict. It also can jeopardize one's case. I cannot emphasize this strongly enough.

11/11/2025

Justices of the peace in Houston and other metro areas adopted some activist policies in favor of giving tenants a chance to stay in their leases--motivated in large part by the housing crisis brought on during the pandemic. The Lege responded by toughening the laws in landlords' favor, while offering some olive branch to legit tenants. A concurrent problem has been squatters, which is a real problem. We'll see how the compassionate urban JPs apply and square these tough revisions to the programs designed to help keep the homeless population from swelling. There are problems on both sides of the landlord-tenant equation. Real property rights need to be protected from wannabe property rights (true squatters); but yet, when the economy, federal benefits, and social safety net is being dismantled from above, many tenants could also use a rehabilitative avenue.

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10/20/2025

Child custody and divorce matters today. All went well.

10/14/2025

CASE CLOSED: nonparent caregiver of children stepped in to get court orders to stabilize and care for children when a parent had abandoned them. Substantial investigation was conducted through my office in coordination with highly qualified private detective agency to bring the child safety risks to the court's attention. Temporary orders allowed the children to stabilize and be protected in the protective relative's care. Final orders rendered this week to keep the kids protected from the unstable parent. This case lasted several years and the children won.

10/14/2025

CASE DISMISSED: Criminal charge of evading arrest dismissed due to identity theft/mistaken identity, where suspect gave the cops the wrong name (client's) then fled on foot and avoided capture. Cops charged client based on the real suspects identity theft. Police vest cam video showed that the real suspect had neck tats which client did not have. DA rightfully dismissed the charge against the innocent client. This case underlines how being simply charged with a crime doesn't mean the defendant is guilty. It also shows how useful police video can be in seeking truth and justice. And lastly, it shows a prosecutor doing the right thing. Prosecutors have a tough job and a heavy case load. In this case, I just helped the DA connect the dots.

09/18/2025

CASE DISMISSED: Child custody case against my out of state client dismissed. After a contested hearing, the court declined jurisdiction in favor of my client's and the child's home state. When custody disputes cross state lines and a parent tries to forum shop in TX, ERL will investigate and apply the jurisdictional facts to shut down the shenanigans. A good day for my client, a good day for a child, is a good day for me.

07/31/2025

"I'd rather trust a country man than a town man," someone once sang. Now, more than ever, honesty and accurate information are critical, for making decisions in legal matters. I am not a salesman. I am a simple lawyer and officer of the court, and I take the responsibility which goes with that very seriously. Most important to me, is my commitment to giving you the most clear, unvarnished, and useful advice for your legal situation or case. For over 20 years, this method has worked for my clients: we dig for the truth, we uncover the truth, we reveal the truth, and we lead with the truth--even when the truth is ugly in some aspects. We deal with it, honestly, together, as a team, and we reach results based on a foundation of truth and integrity. I'm not a showman lawyer who wins a trial with glitter and leaves you picking up the pieces in the aftermath. I care about you, and endeavor to get to know you and your case to make your outcome, hopefully, sustaining for your life in the long run as well as the short term.

07/11/2025

My new Galveston office address is MarMo Plaza, 2121 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550 (by appointment only) and I'm featured as a professional member of the MarMo business community: https://www.marmoplaza.com/