PHAM & CLOVES, PLLC

Contract & Business Fraud And Causes of Actions
 
Texas recognizes three types of fraud causes of action, namely, common law fraud, fraud by nondisclosure, and statutory fraud. Common law fraud pertains to 2 different subcategories, (1) “simple fraud” (sometimes referred to as “fraudulent misrepresentation,” and (2) fraudulent inducement. Simple fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, occurs when the [...]

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Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens in Texas
 
In Texas, there are few ways to lose your homestead. You can lose your house if you fail to pay the mortgage, if you fail to pay your second mortgage or home equity loan, failure to pay you ad valorem taxes or homeowner’s association fees and failure to pay for [...]

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Should I Appear After Being Served With A Motion for Protection Order?
        The short answer to the question above is, “YES!”  In Texas, a Motion for Protective Order is a quasi-criminal motion in family law, usually filed prior to or in concurrent with filing an Original Petition for Divorce.  There are criminal implications if the court [...]

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Business Entity Roulette
 
Thinking of starting a business? Well, if you have already determined the exact business you want to start, you next need to consider the type of business entity that is best for you. First you should consider just what type and how much risk is associated with your business. For example, will you [...]

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