Texas Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Bobby Brandon Galvan aka “Puravidarecia” </h2> </center>
Del Rio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with firearm trafficking. Bobby Brandon Galvan aka “Puravidarecia,” 30, was affiliated with the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) cartel and straw purchased numerous weapons, to include an AK-47 rifle that was recovered after it was used in a shootout between cartel members and Mexican law enforcement. On Feb. 20, 20... More...
$ (05-05-2026 - TX)<h2> <center> Julianne Kausland v. Christopher M. Volek </n2> </center>
McKinney, Texas family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce. On September 12, 2023, Kausland and Volek entered into an agreement in contemplation of marriage (Agreement) to address their property rights. The Agreement provides as follows: –2– The parties hereby agree that should CHRISTOPHER MARK VOLEK file for divorce within two years of the date of matrimony that JULIANNE... More...
$ (04-01-2026 - TX)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Benjamin Hanil Song, Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, Maricela Rueda, and Daniel Sanchez-Estrada </h2> </center>
Fort Worth, Texas, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with rioting, providing material support to terrorists, conspiracy to use and carry an explosive, attempted murder of a officers and employees of the United States, and discharging a firedarm in relation to the furtherance of a violent crime. Benjamin Hanil Song, Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Mo... More...
$ (03-14-2026 - TX)Brian E. Vodicka, et al. v. Michael B. Tobolowsky, et al.
Dallas, Texas civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a dispute over American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Ira E. Tobolowsky filed a defamation suit against appellants in July 2015. Following Ira Tobolowsky’s death in May 2016, Michael Tobolowsky, as executor of the estate of Ira E. Tobolowsky, succeeded him as plaintiff. After a bench trial, the trial court found against the app... More...
$ (02-23-2026 - TX)Trinseo Europe GmbH v. Kellogg Brown and Root, L.L.C., et al.
Houston, Texas, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a misappropriation of trade secrets theory. No. 24-20460 2 I A In the 1960s, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) started developing a new process for manufacturing polycarbonate (PC). PC is a material known for its high heat tolerance, optical clarity, and high-impact strength. It is used to produce items such as eyegl... More...
$ (01-23-2026 - TX)<H2> United States of America v. David Hunt, Brandon Hunt, Baylon Hunt, and Corey Burt
Fort Worth, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with participating in a multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud scheme. David Hunt, of Arlington, Texas, his twin sons Brandon and Baylon Hunt, also of Arlington, and the twins’ half-brother, Corey Burt, formerly of Long Beach, Mississippi, orchestrated a scheme to file tax returns in the names of purported trusts th... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - TX)<H2> Stephen Benavides v. Harris County, Texas
Houston, Texas, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.c. 1983.<br> <br> On December 26, 2019, at approximately 7:19 p.m., Deputy Jose Nunez of the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected in-progress home invasion. The caller, Sandra Garibay, informed the dispatcher that she had locked herself and her yo... More...
$0 (11-24-2025 - TX)Texas Department of Family and Protective Services v, D.V.
Austin, Texas, family law lawyer represent Defendant in a parental termination action.<br> <br> As future-Chief Justice Pope explained for the Court nearly half a century ago, for example, "[a]ctions which break the ties between a parent and child can never be justified without the most solid and substantial reasons," and so "in an action which permanently sunders those ties," the "proceedings [sh... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - TX)Janice Hughes Barners, et al. v. Roberto Felix, Jr., et al.
Houston, Texas, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a excessive force wrongful death civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Ashtian Barners was shot and killed by Officer Roberto Felix, Jr. during a traffic stop.<br> <br> Barnes's parents sued Felix and Harris County under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.5 The district court granted summary judgment on the<br> p... More...
$0 (09-24-2025 - TX)State of Texas v. Angel Hinojo
El Paso, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.<br> <br> Angel Hinojos, 23, was found guilty of one count of murder, a first-degree<br> felony. Hinojos shot at his aunt and uncle, Maria and Jesus Lopez, on May 29, 2022, outside the<br> Jalisco Cafe in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood of South El Paso. Maria Lopez was wounded,<br> but survived. Jes... More...
$0 (08-22-2025 - TX)The State of Texas v. reginald Guillory
Beaumont, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated assault against two police officers.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> CRIMINAL LAW. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. The case involves the sufficiency of evidence to support convictions for aggravated assault against police officers, with the court affirming that identity can be established through direct or circumstantial evide... More...
$0 (08-14-2025 - TX)Catherine A. Black v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America
DAllas, texas insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory.<br> <br> <br> In 2012, Black began working as operations support administrative<br> assistant for Paycom Payroll, LLC. As an employee, she participated in<br> Paycom's group insurance plan, which was governed by ERISA and<br> administered by Unum. Under the policy, a plan participant qua... More...
$0 (07-24-2025 - TX)John Gilchrist and Byron Brockman v. Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Austin, Texas employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.<br> <br> Schlumberger Technology Corp. (Schlumberger) provides oilfield<br> services to clients engaged in the exploration and development of oil and<br> natural gas. Its clients "are oil exploration and development companies who<br> operate oil rigs and well sites and their general bus... More...
$0 (07-14-2025 - TX)United States of America v. Ramon Paras Manguera, Jr.
McAllen, Texas criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm not<br> registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR), in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d). <br> <br> <br> 6 U.S.C. § 5861:<br> <br> It shall be unlawful for any person—<br> (a) to engage in business as a manufacturer or importer of, or dealer in... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - TX)<H2> Cheryl Butler v. Jennifer M. Collins, et al.
Dallas, Texas employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights job discrimination claim.<br> <br> Southern Methodist University ("SMUâ€) previously employed Plaintiff-Appellant Cheryl Butler as a non-tenured law professor at the SMU Dedman School of Law. After being denied tenure in 2016 and leaving the law school in 2017, Butler sued SMU and a number of its administrators a... More...
$0 (06-25-2025 - TX)Travis Alan Barris, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank
Austin, Texas consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a foreclosure law theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, TX, D-1-GN-25-002132, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> In Texas, foreclosure on a property typically occurs when a borrower defaults on their loan, either through non-payment or other breaches of the... More...
$0 (06-13-2025 - TX)Edward Trejo v. State Farm Lloyds
Austin, Texas insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> In Texas, an insurance company has a legal duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with its insureds. This duty is implied in all insurance contracts. When an insurer breaches this duty, it can be liable for "bad faith" beyond just the policy coverage. This breach ca... More...
$1 (06-13-2025 - TX)Jesus Yanez v. Dish Network, LLC, etc.
El Paso, Texas civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an employment discrimination theory.<br> <br> In 2001, EchoStar Communications Corporation ("EchoStarâ€) hired<br> Appellant Jesus Yanez as a customer service representative at its El Paso,<br> Texas location. As part of his day one onboarding, Yanez allegedly signed an<br> arbitration agreement purporting to bind Yanez... More...
$0 (06-13-2025 - TX)Mary Reyes v. Equifax Information Services, L.L.C., et al.
Sherman, Texas consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fari Credit Reporting Act violation theories.<br> <br> <br> On October 21, 2020, Equifax sent Reyes a letter explaining it had<br> researched the new Citibank account and "verified that this item belongs to<br> you.†It also provided the account information reported in her file: the new<br> Citibank acco... More...
$0 (06-13-2025 - TX)Kenneth D. Anderson, et al.v Crystal Estrada, et al.
Houston, Texas personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> <br> In the early morning of October 10, 2021, Kenneth Anderson, Jr.,<br> crashed a sedan in Harris County, Texas. Deputy Crystal Estrada was the<br> first officer to arrive at the scene around 3:25 A.M. Her body camera shows<br> Anderson's car against the curb near an intersectio... More...
$0 (06-13-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Armando Balladares-Prado </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transporting illegal aliens </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jury convicts Houston trucker of transporting illegal aliens</h2></center></b></b></center></b><br> <br> A 66-year-old Houston resident who has been a lawful permanent resident in th... More...
$0 (06-05-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. William R. McKelvy </h1></h1>
<H2><br> <center><br> Dallas, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abusive sexual contact. <br> <br> Tulsa man was convicted of abusive sexual contact after groping a woman on a flight.<br> </h2><br> </center><br> </b><br> Evidence at trial showed that to William R. McKelvy, 65, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, boarded a Southwest Airlines flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Da... More...
$0 (06-06-2025 - TX)Janice Hughes Barnes, et al. v. Roberto Felix, Jr.
Houston, Texas personal injury wrongful death lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a 42 U.S.c. 1983 excessive force claim.<br> <br> Roberto Felix, Jr., a law enforcement officer, pulled over Ashtian Barnes for suspected toll violations. Felix ordered Barnes to exit the vehicle, but Barnes began to drive away. As the car began to move forward, Felix jumped onto its doorsill and fired two shots insi... More...
$0 (03-07-2022 - TX)Raul Thomnas Valdez v. Tasha Valdez
Houston, Texas family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> This is an appeal from a final divorce decree signed November 1, 2023. On May 1, 2025, appellant filed a motion to set aside the trial court's judgment without regard to the merits and remand the case to the trial court for rendition of judgment in accordance with the parties' settlement agreement. See Tex. R. App. P.... More...
$0 (05-20-2025 - TX)In re the Marriage of Marc and Nina Bianchi
Redwood City, California family lawyer lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> "In 2014, Nina and Marc married in Texas. Their daughter (hereinafter Daughter) was born the same year. They soon went into debt, sold the house Marc owned in Texas, and went to live with Marc's mother in San Mateo.<br> <br> "The couple divorced in 2019. The stipulated judgment of dissolution a... More...
$0 (05-19-2025 - TX)Jeanette H. Oldham v. United States Small Business Administration, et al.
Lubbock, Texas consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who challenged loan requirements.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have a legal problem and need help. Call: 918-582-6422 for help.<br> ... More...
$0 (05-14-2025 - TX)Jonathan David Jarrett v. Tiffany Marie Jarrett
Tyler, Texas family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> Tiffany testified that she and Jonathan have two children, Ian and Luke, who were fifteen and thirteen at the time of trial. Tiffany testified that she and Jonathan separated in late November,[3] when she left as a result of Jonathan's abuse and went to a women's shelter. According to Tiffany, several incidents that No... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Jose Rodriguez Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Houston, TX criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing child sexual abuse material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Federal jury finds human smuggler guilty of possessing child sexual abuse material </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A 43-year-old Lyford man has been co... More...
$0 (04-15-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Desert Imaging Services, In Tandem Solutions Group, Leroy Candelaria LLC, Donald Burris, Vox Intus, LLC, Foundation Surgical Hospital of El Paso </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> El Paso, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with False Claims Act Allegations </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Hospital, Medical Imaging Services Company, and Others to Pay $3.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The United St... More...
$0 (04-02-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Emanuel Isac Celedon </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Laredo, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with smuggling aliens and receiving bribes from cartel </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former federal officer sentenced for smuggling aliens and receiving bribes from cartel </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former Customs an... More...
$0 (03-28-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Ernesto Villarreal, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Austin, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Federal Funds </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Valentine ISD Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Federal Funds</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former Valentine Independent School District e... More...
$0 (03-20-2025 - TX)Stephanie Foster v. Socials Security Administration
Houston, Texas, social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff whose application for benefits was denied.<br> <br> Stephanie Foster filed applications with the Social Security Administration (SSA) claiming a period of disability, disability insurance benefits, and supplemental social security income. After initial denials, Foster requested a hearing before an administrative law judge ... More...
$0 (03-13-2025 - TX)Jose Luis Varela v. Zavala Plus, LLC
Dallas, Texas personal injury lawyer resented the Plaintiff in a personal injury action for injuries and damages from a Mexican accident.<br> <br> This was a personal-injury case that from a bus accident in Mexico. The trial judge granted defendant Zavala Plus, LLC's motion to apply foreign law to several issues in the case and then later granted a take-nothing summary judgment in favor of Zavala ... More...
$0 (10-21-2024 - TX)Gabiella Nicole McDow v. Rogelio Estrada Rodriguez
Conroe, Texas probate and estate lawyers represented the parties in a heirship dispute.<br> <br> Gabriella Nicole McDow filed a Petition for Bill of Review from a probate case, challenging the prior Judgment Declaring Heirship because she did not receive notice of the probate proceedings, and she sought a declaration that she was an heir of decedent Maria Montalvo Rodriguez. After a hearing, the t... More...
$0 (03-06-2025 - TX)<h1> United States of America v. Caleb Pickens </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Houston, TX criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Man receives 60+ years after committing series of armed robberies of Houston-area fast-food restaurants</h2></center></b><... More...
$0 (02-13-2025 - TX)The City Keller v. John W. Wilson, et al.
Fort Worth, Texas civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a planning and zoning case.<br> <br> The City of Keller is one of several fast-growing communities on the outskirts of Fort Worth.1 As part of that growth, the City approved plans for two new subdivisions, Estates of Oak Run and Rancho Serena, including plans for storm water drainage.<br> <br> The Wilsons own property southeast... More...
$0 (01-28-2025 - TX)Palliative Plus LLC d/b/a Paloma Hospice and Palliative Care; Sathyajith "Saji" Nair; and Kellie Gibson, Appellants v. A Assure Hospice, Inc. d/b/a Divinity Hospice, et al.
Georgetown, Texas civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a business dispute.<br> <br> Four employees left one Williamson County hospice provider-Palliative Plus LLC d/b/a Paloma Hospice and Palliative Care (Paloma)-to work for another-A Assure Hospice, Inc. d/b/a Divinity Hospice (Divinity). After additional Paloma employees and several Paloma patients followed the departing staff to ... More...
$0 (01-24-2025 - TX)Magdaleno Villegas v. Jorge Arellano
Austin, Texas personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff in an auto negligence case.<br> <br> In April 2014, Magdaleno Villegas was injured in an automobile collision with Arellano, who was intoxicated at the time. See Old Am. Cnty. Mut. Fire Ins. v. Villegas, No. 01-17-00750-CV, 2019 WL 3121853, at *1 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] July 16, 2019, no pet.) (mem. op.).[1] Villegas ... More...
$0 (01-24-2025 - TX)United States of America v. Antonio Salvado-Garcia
Beaoumont, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry.<br> <br> Although post-Booker, the Sentencing Guidelines are advisory only,<br> the district court must avoid significant procedural error, such as improperly<br> calculating the Guidelines sentencing range. Gall v. United States, 552 U.S.<br> 38, 46, 51 (2007). If no such procedural error exists, a pr... More...
$0 (01-10-2025 - TX)Bruce Dwain Copeland v. E*Trade Capital Management, LLC, et al.
Dallas, Texas civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a fraud theory.<br> <br> Copeland, a Louisiana citizen, sued Ostler in a California federal<br> district court alleging that Ostler had fraudulently obtained a judgment lien<br> against Copeland that his brokerage firm, E*Trade, satisfied more than a<br> decade ago. The California district court issued, and Copeland served... More...
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