Mechanics and Materialmen’s Liens Explained: Protecting Your Right to Payment
In the construction industry, payment disputes and delays happen often. Contractors, suppliers and distributors invest significant time, labor and materials into a project before they receive payment. When those payments do not arrive, Texas law gives construction professionals a strong tool to help protect their rights. A mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien can help construction professionals […]
Texas Land Ownership: Do You Really Own “From Heaven to Hell”?
You may know the old saying that land ownership runs “from heaven to hell.” In other words, you own everything from the sky above your land down to the center of the earth. It creates a strong image. But if you own property in Texas, you may wonder how accurate that idea remains today. Understanding […]
Mickey Johnson: TTLA Diversity Committee Chair
“I wanted to share something important – not just about my career, but about what I believe the legal profession should stand for.” That belief now takes shape in a new leadership role, one that takes Mickey Johnson outside of The Johnson Law Firm and into advocacy. Johnson recently became Chair of the Diversity Committee […]