For most people, seeing law enforcement arrive with a search warrant is something that only happens on television. But when it happens in real life, it can be confusing, intimidating, and stressful. On top of that, you’re unsure about your rights and what officers are legally allowed to do once they enter a home or…

Your small business is flourishing. Customers love what you do, and opportunities seem to appear around every corner. Before long, your attention shifts from simply surviving to figuring out how quickly you can grow. You started by taking advantage of the momentum; the problem is that you didn’t spend enough time considering whether your business…

Imagine that a contractor takes three weeks to finish a commercial renovation. The invoice is due, and the client no longer answers the phone. This type of scenario occurs more often than business owners realize, and it causes a ton of frustration. After all, businesses are not charity organizations. Each finished project represents a genuine…

A small regional company took years to establish itself, carefully crafting its images, content, and branding to be noticed in a competitive market. Then, a new start-up business launched with a logo very similar in color, design, and marketing materials, confusing customers about which company they were dealing with. The conflict quickly turned into a…

It feels like one of those questions that shouldn’t need to be asked. When is my child support payment considered late? Really? Well, that’s easy. When it’s not there. When you check the account, refresh the app, maybe refresh it again, and nothing’s changed. Still empty. Still waiting. And yet, this question arises everywhere. It’s…

When a contract is signed, most people believe that the paperwork contains all the important details. In Hooks v. Samson Lone Star, that assumption became a major issue. This dispute began when Jefferson County mineral owner Charles Hooks leased land for oil and gas development and later relied on information provided directly by the company…

One of the most common questions people ask after being charged with a crime is whether they can choose the judge who will hear their case. It is an understandable question. After all, if you are facing criminal charges, the judge assigned to your case can have a significant impact on how proceedings are managed…

Most people do not think much about property lines until there is a problem. A fence goes up in the wrong place. A neighbor plants landscaping that crosses a boundary. A buyer discovers a structure that may not actually sit where everyone thought it did. Suddenly, what seemed like a simple property issue becomes a…

A few years ago, one of the accounting staff members at a medium-sized company secretly fabricated vendor bills and disbursed payments to his own accounts. The scheme ran for several years until it was realized that hundreds of thousands of dollars had been lost. The most surprising aspect of the company’s leadership was not the…

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TEXAS — September 3, 2026 — Christman Attorneys is pleased to announce the expansion of its legal services with the launch of its Criminal Defense practice providing experienced representation to individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and federal criminal charges throughout North Texas. The practice brings together the extensive criminal law and courtroom experience of…