Angela Morris

November 19, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

A Houston lawyer faces a legal-malpractice suit by clients who alleged he failed to respond to a motion to dismiss, and missed a status conference hearing. He had argued his wife had died and he fell into a depressive episode.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Aside from the need to follow pandemic precautions exactly, trial lawyers who do in-person jury trials need to use their time efficiently, have a firm grasp of courtroom technology, and be frank with jurors about feelings on conducting a trial during the pandemic.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Houston attorney Javier Marcos Jr. lost an $892,000 damages award because his partnership agreement with a client wasn't fair and reasonable. He's now fighting for payment for legal services he gave the client because he did not keep time records over eight years of work.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

While the criminal accusations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are serious and warrant an investigation, criminal law experts cautioned that prosecuting Paxton would not be a slam dunk.

By Angela Morris

9 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The judge was sanctioned for never ruling on discovery motions in a case, and taking two months to rule on a recusal motion. She has appealed the public warning.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The attorneys resigned their licenses rather than face discipline.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Alleging that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton believes he is above the law, Blake Brickman, David Maxwell, Mark Penley and Ryan Vassar have each hired their own counsel to represent them.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

A partner, another attorney and staff member of Beck Redden who contracted the coronavirus at a federal jury trial are recovering with mild symptoms. The judge and his immediate staff have tested negative.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The current spike in coronavirus infections has prompted counties across the state to cancel in-person jury trials. There's a trend of more courts opting for fully virtual jury trials.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

So far, seven court participants—two jurors, two people on the plaintiffs team and three on the defense—have contracted COVID-19. Other virus tests are still pending.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read