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Reversed and remanded
Big Dan Law is proud to share a recent appellate win in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals in Oneida Duberney v. Cameron County District Clerk, Cause No. 13-24-00501-CV. On April 2, 2026, the court reversed the trial courtโs summary judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. This appeal arose from an employment case involving…
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The Art of the Consult

The Art of the Legal Consultation A legal consultation is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as a quick meeting, a formality, or a preliminary step before โrealโ legal work begins. In reality, the consultation is the real work. It is where legal strategy is formed, rights are identified, risks are uncovered, and mistakes…
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HR Compliance Is Not Just for Large Corporations

Employment Law Obligations for Small Businesses in Texas. Many small business owners operate under the mistaken belief that human resources and employment law compliance are concerns reserved for large corporations. In reality, Texas small businesses are frequently subject to the same federal and state employment laws as much larger employers, often without realizing it until…
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Mechanicโs Liens and Constitutional Liens in Texas: Protecting Your Right to Get Paid

In Texas, one of the biggest challenges for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers is getting paid on time โ or at all. You do the work, provide the materials, and suddenly the excuses start. Thatโs where mechanicโs liens and constitutional liens come in โ powerful tools that help you secure payment for the labor and materials…
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Big Dan: Su Defensor Legal en Casos de Lesiones Personales

Si usted ha sufrido un accidente de auto o una lesiรณn en el trabajo, probablemente ya sabe lo difรญcil que puede ser encontrar un buen abogado. Muchas personas firman rรกpido con el primer bufete que les ofrecen, pero esa decisiรณn puede costarles miles de dรณlares. La realidad es que no todos los bufetes ponen primero…
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Why You Need a Legal Advocate Like Big Dan in Your Personal Injury Case

Why You Need a Legal Advocate Like Big Dan in Your Personal Injury Case If youโve been injured in a car accident or workplace injury, you already know the process can feel overwhelming. Most people quickly sign with the first law firm they meet, but that can be a costly mistake. The truth is, not…
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REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF OTHERS

You Donโt Have to Be the Target: Reporting Sexual Harassment of Others in Texas Sexual harassment in the workplace is not just illegalโitโs corrosive, humiliating, and, unfortunately, still far too common. While many people believe they must be the direct target of sexual harassment to speak up or have standing under the law, Texas law…
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Avoiding Unemployment Benefit Charges

Why Employers Must Terminate with Care When an employee is terminated for just cause, many employers assume they wonโt be held liable for unemployment benefits. But in reality, the burden often falls on the employer to prove misconduct โ and when that proof is lacking or improperly documented, the employer ends up footing the bill.…
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Forming a Multi-Owner LLC

When starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with more than one owner, itโs not enough to just file the paperwork and open for businessโyou need to be intentional about defining the roles, responsibilities, and authority of each member from the very beginning. Why This Matters The whole point of forming an LLC is to limit…
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Insurance coverage denials in motorvehicle accidents

When a Texas motorist is involved in a car accident, the last thing they expect is for their own insurance company to turn against them. Unfortunately, it happens far too oftenโinsurance carriers deny coverage, sometimes recklessly, leaving their own insured to fight for benefits they paid for. Why Full Policy Documents Matter Your full policy…
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