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Does Paying Property Taxes Create Ownership?
Any person who owns a home or piece of property will need to pay an annual property tax. If you receive a piece of land from a deceased loved one, for example, it is easy to assume that this property is automatically yours. However, it is important to remember that...
What Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
A fiduciary is an individual or an organization who represents the interests of another person or group of people. Fiduciaries have the duty to protect their clients’ best interests and preserve good faith and trust when acting on their behalf. As a result, these...
Property Rights in the State of Texas
Texas is full of natural resources, beautiful landscapes, and wide-open space. Unfortunately, these benefits often leave Texas landowners vulnerable to the government. If the land could be useful for the public, a government agency or utility company may exercise...
The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Re-Selection of Justin Hodge as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Texas After One Year
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Justin Hodge of Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP in Houston has been re-selected as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Texas after his first year as an exceptionally respected member. This honor has been given...
How to Choose the Right Executor
An executor is a person who has the legal responsibility to take care of any financial obligations you owe following your death. You want to ensure someone handles your outstanding bills and divides your assets according to your wishes, and choosing the right executor...
What Is Eminent Domain in Texas?
Texas is a state rich in natural resources and vast expanses of land. The legal concept of eminent domain is particularly important for Texas landowners, since this right allows the government to seize private land for public use. Today, more and more government...
DART “Silver Line” May Damage Businesses in Dallas – Fox News 4 Features Justin Hodge
Dallas Fox 4 discusses the impact of the DART "Silver Line" on business owners and interviews Marrs Ellis & Hodge, LLP partner, Justin Hodge, regarding property rights reform....
Texas Lawyers Publishes Eminent Domain Article Written by Marrs Ellis & Hodge Attorneys
Texas Eminent Domain Reform Senate Bill 421 was shot down in the Texas Legislature. By Justin Hodge, John Appel and Luke Ellis "Texas is experiencing a rapid surge in economic activity, population growth, and infrastructure needs. That growth has meant new oil and gas...
Justin Hodge Talks About Eminent Domain in Houston Public Media Podcast
Full Show: Kinder Morgan Wins Texas Eminent Domain Challenge, And Wrongful Conviction Compensation Denied (June 26, 2019) By Abner Fletcher Houston Matters ... "On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: A Travis County District Court ruled Tuesday that Kinder Morgan Inc. does...
Thirteenth Court of Appeals Affirms Claim of Austin Seminary, Represented by Marrs Ellis & Hodge Attorneys
Court of Appeals affirms Seminary's claim under J.B. Wells's last will to arena and park property. 13-18-00161-CV Court of Appeals Thirteenth District of Texas In Re Estate of JB Wells Jr., Deceased