Texas Residential Building Codes

Texas residential building codes change frequently, yet may retroactively create causes of action for negligence despite current low standards. The date of construction normally determines building standards used in tort litigation. A corporation sued for negligence may however discharge liability through Chapter 7 or 11. Normally, a corporation planning for bankruptcy conveys assets and liabilities to a new organization while maintaining the target corporation in tact to absorb the eventual fall.

Consumer bankruptcy specialists are known for liberal use of legal assistance and paralegals. Legal assistants and paralegals may only assist lawyers when providing legal advice. They may not practice law or represent individuals in court. Legal assistants and paralegals generally provide a valuable service and reduces attorney fees, costs, and expenses by performing legal tasks for an attorney who remains responsible for all work product produced. As professionals, all states require attorneys to pass a state bar examination, and as a condition of remaining in good standing, must insure all work performed by paralegals achieves the same quality result as would be produced by an attorney.

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