Real Estate Disputes

How to protect your mineral rights in Texas

Your Texas mineral rights may bring in steady income through royalties, or payments based on oil or gas production. However, disputes with energy companies can affect your earnings and property rights. Questionable royalty deductions, unclear lease boundaries and...

Managing commercial real estate title defect claims in Texas

Title defects can derail promising commercial real estate deals in Texas. It is vital for buyers, sellers and lenders to understand common title issues and how title insurance can help them address these defects. Knowing what to watch out for and what the available...

What if the TxDOT tries to take your business’s land?

Eminent domain is a legal process that allows government entities to take private property for public use. When this happens, it is supposed to provide fair compensation. In Texas, eminent domain is used for projects like highways, schools and parks. While this can...

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