Key points
- Texas law requires a written pre-suit notice at least 61 days before suing over most weather-related property claims (Insurance Code ch. 542A).
- Insurers that delay payment can owe statutory interest and attorney’s fees under the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act.
- Estate planning and real estate overlap: deeds, transfer-on-death deeds and trusts often decide who ends up with the family property.
Storm insurance recovery
Houston property owners have lived through hurricanes, derechos, hailstorms and freezes. When the claim that follows is denied, delayed or lowballed, we step in. We’ve recovered nearly $500,000 on a fire claim after two prior firms couldn’t break the stalemate. Learn more about storm insurance recovery, or go straight to your type of loss:
- Wind damage claims: hurricanes, derechos and straight-line winds;
- Hail damage claims: roofs, siding, windows and HVAC;
- Fire damage claims: structure, contents, smoke and additional living expenses; and
- Water intrusion claims: roof leaks, plumbing failures and mold.
Wills, trusts and probate
We help Houston families put a plan in place with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives and transfer-on-death deeds, and we guide executors and heirs through probate in Texas. When estates turn into disputes over property, our partition and deed dispute experience comes into play. Learn more about wills, trusts and probate.
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Our core practices
Our primary practice is real estate law, along with business litigation and transactions. Browse every service on our practice areas page.