The 10 Worst Types of Drivers
It’s a fact: Driving is a dangerous enterprise. You could be the very definition of a cautious driver, but you can’t control what the thousands of other drivers on the road are doing. And a lot of the time, what they’re doing is . . . well . . . pretty stupid. Here’s a look […]
Exemplary Damages in Drunk Driving Cases
Most people injured by a drunk driver are aware that they are entitled to compensation related to the compensatory damages they have sustained, including medical expenses, pain, and suffering, lost wages, etc. However, many folks are not aware of the potential to recover exemplary damages as well.
Five Expert Tips for Preparing Real Estate Documents
If you’re facing a real estate transaction, the prospect of gathering, reviewing, filling out, and filing all of the attendant documents may seem overwhelming. Indeed, the volume of paperwork and seemingly complicated real estate jargon can be confounding. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five tips to help you navigate the not-so-tricky world […]
Your Guide to a Safe New Year’s Eve: What You Need to Know About Tarrant County’s “No Refusal” Week
Small-town Burleson, Texas, recently made national headlines when 16-year-old Ethan Couch managed to avoid jail time after killing four people in a drunk driving accident this past summer on Burleson Retta Road. Judge Jean Boyd sentenced Couch to 10 years probation after a clinical psychologist testified that the teen suffered from “affluenza,” a condition that […]
Tarrant County Accepts Homestead Exemption Applications Beginning January 1
They say that the only two things that are certain in life are death and taxes… …but thanks to homestead exemptions, that isn’t necessarily true. In Texas, homestead exemptions help homeowners protect the value of their homes from exorbitant property taxes, aggressive creditors, and issues related to the death of the homeowner’s spouse. Applying for […]
Five Real Estate Scams to Beware of on Craigslist
You may have heard the story. Just a few weeks ago, on December 4, a 32-year-old Iraq war veteran named James Vester was shot to death after responding to a Craigslist ad for an iPad, which he intended to purchase as a Christmas gift for a parent. He drove to a parking lot on the […]
Welcome to our New Site!
Welcome to FarahLegal.com, the online home of The Farah Law Firm. This blog will serve as a place where you can find helpful legal advice and keep tabs on the latest news in real estate law. Our experienced team of attorneys will be adding new posts on a weekly basis, so be sure to check […]