Houston Legal Advice Blog

Question From Bill:

I have been terminated from my job after filing a claim with the EEOC for racial discrimination.

Answer From Phil Silberman:

An employer may not fire, harass, or otherwise “retaliate” against an employee for filing a claim of discrimination with the EEOC against the employer. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against an individual for a protected action. In this case, Bill may be a covered individual and his filing a claim of discrimination with the EEOC may be a protected action. Bill’s termination may be an adverse action.

I need a lawsuit filed against clients that have a signed EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT, to list substantial waterfront property on Lake Livingston. These Sellers have violated multiple duties and did not conform to their duties as Sellers. Their listing agreement will expire with me on: 3-19-2009. Do I have a case?

From Kathryn, a Realtor

My vehicles was damaged at a car wash facility twice. First time repairs by the facility were paid, second time they are refusing to pay for my damages, or even talk to me. It is very clear that this was a thier fault. I drive a new BMW and i feel in addition to the damages that they caused on my car, I will also be loosing value in my car for these damages. I only seek that they repair the most recent damages and take out the faulty parts from there wash, so that other vehicles do not get damaged.

Dianna in Katy

Hi, I was wondering if I have a false imprisonment claim against a chemical plant in east Texas. I was kept by them for over 12 hours with no cause.  I can have all the paperwork and evidence.

Alex in Galveston

Help!

Does the police have the right to make a 17 year old take a breathalyzer?  They had my son take one and i did not know until we got home.

From Andrea in Houston

Have a DWI in travis county (austin). Paid an attorney about $500 and now I got a warrant for a FTA. I was never informed about the court date. Am I out the cash and out of luck or is there something that can be done. What are my options? The not so good lawyer told me on 2nd DWI it auto jail time in austin? Can i plead for better or beat the case?? Please let me know something asap.

From Daniel in Austin

DWI 1^st offense confused,everyone has told me not to get a lawyer. My blood alcohol was .09 what should I do???

From Martha

I am 52 years and in good health. However, I do not have a Will and would like to know the cost of having one written up on me. Please advise. Thank you.

From Edwin in Houston

I gave 500 to lease a home, first it was for sale, the owner decided not to sale it just lease it out. On the day of signing the lease, she stated she will be taking down the sign as well as the supra key off the door. 3 day pass by after i move in she stated the supra and sign and supra key has to stay in the yard. what is my rights, their will people in and out of my house constant

From Raj

Security deposit dispute regarding landlord that has never given response via phone and refuses to give past tenants contact information to send requests in writing.

From Amber