The Law Office of LaShaunté S Henry, LLC

09/15/2023

Beware Texas drunk drivers!

05/06/2023

The Texas Supreme Court has approved the use of form wills. This only applies to certain individuals so please read carefully.

If you don't have a plan, the State has one for you. But that doesn't just mean for your assets. It also applies to your incapacity.

Schedule a consult with us today to make sure that the people that you want making your decisions are empowered to do so.

https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1456404/239022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2mxZjL6eNAu9Rk5FTf76I1AvLHULWyrDuDEeN01zt-3knVFFqdVP1rsZA

05/05/2022

The Texas Supreme Court adopted new property seizure exemption rules and standard forms after the Texas legislature passed H.B. 3774 granting expanded rights to judgment debtors. Texas H.B. 3774 adds new Texas Government Code Section 22.0042 which provides for simple and expedited procedure for a judgment debtor to assert an exemption to the seizure of personal property by a judgment creditor. The Supreme Court adopted easy-to-read forms to be included in garnishment writs and in judgments that assist Pro Se litigants with court procedures. Don’t let your property be wrongfully seized. Contact my firm today at (832) 919 - 8403 for a consultation to protect your rights against wrongful seizure.

04/26/2022

Sedgwick, a Third Party Claims Administrator for Insurance companies released its report and analysis of liability claims litigation trends and practices. The report clearly reveals that attorney representation at the initial claims reporting level matters. It also reveals that the costs of surveillance is increasing. This is why my firm warns our clients be careful what you do, where you go, and what you post on Facebook! Do not wait to hire an attorney. Hire a recognized and *qualified* attorney to represent you in your most sensitive legal matters. Contact me today at (832) 919-8403 within 24-hours of your car accident.

Click the link below to read the full report:

https://www.claimsjournal.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Liability-litigation-trends-drivers-and-strategies-commentary-paper44.pdf

01/23/2022

So proud to join my esteemed colleagues in this society of legal scholars who are leaders in the Texas legal community and champions of legal education!

01/18/2022

Beware that a new Texas law takes effect today which makes it illegal to chain a dog outside with no shelter under certain conditions.

Dog owners and sitters have to provide “Adequate shelter" meaning a sturdy structure that provides the dog protection from inclement weather/rain/extreme temperatures. The dogs shelter has to have dimensions that allow the dog while in the shelter to stand erect, sit, turn around, and lie down in a normal position.

Dog Collars have to be made up of a band of material specifically designed to be placed around the neck of a dog.

Dog owners or sitters are only allowed to use a certain type of dog harness. A legal dog harness can only be a set of straps constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material, specifically designed to restrain or control a dog.

Dog owners and sitters cannot restrain a dog outside, unattended and use a restraint that is a chain or has weights attached or is shorter in length than the greater of: five times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base of the dog's tail or 10 feet. It also cannot be attached to a collar or harness not properly fitted.

There are exceptions but they are basically for search and rescue purposes and are for limited duration.

Each offense will be considered a Class C misdemeanor.

Bill Text (2021-10-25) Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. [Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 18, 2022]

02/21/2021

Texas: If you were affected by the winter storm, apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If uninsured, apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you have insurance, file a claim with them first & then apply to FEMA. FEMA can't duplicate benefits if you received insurance from your provider first.

01/05/2021

Beginning January 1, 2021, the Texas Supreme Court began requiring litigants in certain Civil and Family cases to automatically provide certain information and documents to the other side. The newly adopted rules went into effect midnight January 1, 2021 and require parties on both sides to automatically “disclose” certain information and provide certain documents to the other side. The new rules set mandatory time limits to get certain information over to the other side, so if you hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit on your behalf after January 1, 2021, then you will need to provide various information and documents in order to comply with these new laws. Be prepared. Don’t get caught being out of compliance. Contact our firm today to protect your rights!

http://lhenrylaw.com/news/lawsuit-homework

Beginning January 1, 2021, the Texas Supreme Court began requiring litigants to automatically provide certain information and documents to the other side. In an effort to promote the prompt, efficient, and cost-effective resolution of civil actions filed in county courts at law in which the amount i...

12/08/2020

Attention Texans! Don’t get caught with a judgment you don’t know about because you ignored attempted service by the Sheriff. Contact us today for a consultation.

Beginning December 31, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court will begin allowing defendants to be served electronically via social media. The Texas State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 891 which amended Section 17.033 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code to allow substituted service of citation. This B...

09/17/2020

Get registered to attend the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Week Activities!

Register for the SBA’s Small Business Week’s Virtual Conference here:

Recovery, Adaptation, and Innovation virtual conference September 22-24, 2020