Water Rights: “The Supreme Court Giveth and it Taketh Away”
By: Jocelyn A. Holland and James B. Galbraith In a watershed decision issued in May 2016, the Texas Supreme Court … Continue reading →
McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. becomes a member of the American Association of Port Authorities
McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. is proud to announce its new membership in the American Association of Port Authorities … Continue reading →
Adoption Options (Revisited)- Galveston County Adoption Day Event
In recognition of National Adoption Month, McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel P.C. Firm Officer, James B. Galbraith revisits and updates Adoption Options. … Continue reading →
Achieving Perfection—The Basics of Mechanic’s & Materialman’s Liens in Texas
By: Amanda D. Wright Good work is hard to come by. The State of Texas has granted mechanics, artisans, … Continue reading →
Appeals court halts Mostyn Hurricane Rita lawsuit, alleged “discovery abuse” at issue
“The Ninth Court of Appeals recently stayed a Hurricane Rita lawsuit brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, finding temporarily … Continue reading →
MAPA Attorneys Raise Voter Awareness
McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. attorneys Jocelyn A. Holland and Amanda D. Wright increased voter awareness and presented Texas … Continue reading →
Judge dismisses 20,000 cases against BP in benzene release lawsuit
A Galveston County judge has dismissed about 20,000 cases in a massive lawsuit filed against BP after a failure at … Continue reading →
Considerations for Texas Business Owners Before Nonsubscribing to Workers’ Compensation
By: Lyle Y. Courtney In Texas, most private employers have the right to choose not to participate in the workers’ … Continue reading →
MAPA attorneys receive peer recognition
Thompson Reuters has named McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. firm officers Douglas W. Poole, James B. Galbraith, and David … Continue reading →
Ten Things Every Texas Professional Should Know Before They Sign a Covenant Not To Compete in Texas
By: David E. Cowen In almost every professional context, and especially in one involving technology or sales, professionals are often … Continue reading →