COVID-19

Springer & Lyle: Open for Business During the COVID-19 Crisis

Updated: March 11, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we currently do business. At Springer & Lyle, we recognize that there is still a need for legal services, many of which are essential, so we are working on behalf of established clients and we are available to take on new…

Comparing Collaborative Divorce to Litigated Divorce

Comparing Collaborative Divorce to Litigated Divorce

How do you decide whether a collaborative divorce or a full blown litigated divorce, that is to say going to court, is the best option?   The following blog originally appeared on the Denton County Collaborative Professionals website.  Our goal is to help couples at facing the reality of their marriage…

Our E-News Will Be Moving

We’re moving our news feed to Mail Chimp. We have been happy with our current service at Feedburner, but Feedburner is shutting down on July 1st. You’ll continue to receive our updates but they may look just a little different and show to be coming from Mail Chimp. Thank you…

The New “Loser Pays”

The New “Loser Pays”

A lot of my friends have asked me about the new “loser pays” law and how I expect it to affect litigation in Texas.  For years, Texas and most other states followed the so-called, “American Rule” whereby litigants pay their own attorneys’ fees.  There were exceptions, such as certain statutory…