With over 70 years of combined experience, we at the law firm of Fabio & Merrill are prepared to handle any divorce/family law and/or real estate, probate or business transaction issues in Houston, Texas, or the surrounding areas. Thea Fabio is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and can handle both simple and complex custody and property division. She has cultivated a comprehensive knowledge of her practice area in over three decades of experience. Richard Merrill handles real estate, probate and estate, and general civil litigation.
Together, the law firm of Fabio & Merrill provides a variety of legal services to individuals, families and businesses throughout the Houston area. Personal and prompt service to clients is of utmost importance. Clients receive thorough legal information regarding their case, extremely quick turnaround on all correspondence and realistic appraisals of outcomes. We provide big law firm quality at a small firm price. We also put a premium on the attention we give every client. We know this is the only way to arrive at outcomes that truly work in the long term. We have received an AV* rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory which stands for a "very high to preeminent," the highest ranking that can be awarded.
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My firm has received a PPP loan. We have segregated the funds into a separate account and transfer the exact amount of payroll, rent etc. into our operating account when we make payments for which the funds can be used to make it easy to trace our use of the funds. As for our accountant, we did...
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My firm has received a PPP loan. We have segregated the funds into a separate account and transfer the exact amount of payroll, rent etc. into our operating account when we make payments for which the funds can be used to make it easy to trace our use of the funds. As for our accountant, we did consult with her, but, because the CARES act is so new, guidance is constantly evolving, and I have attended numerous Zoom presentations discussing the law and regs, I found I knew more about it than she did.
The problem is that a large percentage of people either don’t believe or understand that this virus is dangerous and therefore don’t take precautions. As some businesses have started to reopen, I’ve seen both customers and business owners/employees disregard safety precautions. Yesterday, my...
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The problem is that a large percentage of people either don’t believe or understand that this virus is dangerous and therefore don’t take precautions. As some businesses have started to reopen, I’ve seen both customers and business owners/employees disregard safety precautions. Yesterday, my wife and I went to a memorial service for a person who had died from a heart attack. The family provided an option for those who wished to pay their respects to drive by and open a car window to talk for a few minutes with a family member. We elected to do so and wore our masks during that exchange. Although the family member to whom we spoke stayed about 5-6 feet back from the car, neither he nor any other person not in a car was wearing a mask or otherwise observing social distancing. Since my wife has lost an uncle to Covid-19, we know how deadly this virus is and how terrifyingly quick it can kill. But for most, the dangers are an abstract concept because they have not personally lost friends or family members to Covid-19.
From your query, I can’t tell whether you were the property owner which leased the space go the event or a ticket buyer for the event. If the former, then you should have a written and signed contract which would govern your rights. If the latter, then I am not sure what claims and damages you...
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From your query, I can’t tell whether you were the property owner which leased the space go the event or a ticket buyer for the event. If the former, then you should have a written and signed contract which would govern your rights. If the latter, then I am not sure what claims and damages you really have as many of the promoter’s claims might very well be considered as puffery and not forming a legally binding contract.
As an attorney, I have not really encountered any opposing counsel operating illegally, although there have been a few whose ethics or judgment I questioned. When one of my clients comes to me with a problem with a competitor operating illegally, I generally send a cease and desist letter to...
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As an attorney, I have not really encountered any opposing counsel operating illegally, although there have been a few whose ethics or judgment I questioned. When one of my clients comes to me with a problem with a competitor operating illegally, I generally send a cease and desist letter to the competitor with the threat of a civil suit, but never threaten a criminal prosecution since that could constitute extortion. I leave the decision on whether to file a criminal complaint to my client since my client has actual knowledge of the illegal acts. If necessary, I file the civil suit and may seek injunctive relief as well as civil damages on behalf of my client.
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