LAW OFFICE OF PENA WARE, P.C.
5847 San Felipe St., Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77057
Ph. (713) 609-9575
Fax. (713) 583-7213
Areas of Practice
Business and Family Immigration
U.S. immigration law provides many avenues for foreigners to obtain temporary or permanent residency in the United States. Investors, for example, may be eligible for an E visa, which allows the holder to live in the United States.
Whatever course one chooses to come to the U.S. or to bring family or employees to the U.S., it is essential that it is done within the law.
Entering the country without inspection or under false pretenses can have severe negative consequences, including affecting one’s eligibility for immigration benefits in the future. For advice on immigration options, consult a U.S. attorney at our Houston office.
Business Formation
In order to reduce their personal liability, entrepreneurs today generally choose to create a legal entity as a vehicle for their business. Choices of entity, besides the traditional corporation, may include limited partnerships, professional corporations, and limited liability companies, among others.
Besides potential tort and contract liability, tax exposure is another major factor that should influence one’s choice of business entity. If you are thinking of starting your own business, you should consult an attorney who can assist you in choosing the appropriate form of company and filing the necessary paperwork while complying with statutory requirements.
Contract Negotiation and Review
A contract is simply any agreement to exchange something of value for something else of value. Buy-sell agreements, office leases, and prenuptial agreements are all examples of contracts.
When involved in a business or other transaction, it is very important to have the terms of the transaction in writing. In certain cases, the agreement might be unenforceable if there is no written contract. Frequently, one party in a transaction will produce a contract for the other party to sign. These contracts are almost invariably written in the producing party’s favor.
When conducting any important transaction, you should consult a lawyer who can assist you in drafting the agreement and/or negotiating and advising you on the legal implications of a proposed agreement.
Family Law
This is a complex area of the law which also is a consuming process that tolls the physical, mental, and economic stability of the parties involved. We are ready to help you navigate this part of your life.
Texas allows for no-fault divorce, which means neither party needs to provide evidence that the other party is at fault. Technically speaking, the divorce petition for a no-fault divorce will list "insupportability" as the cause. This is defined by statute as a marriage that cannot be supported
because of "discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation."
The divorce, or the dissolution of marriage, is handled at the state level. In Texas, legal requirements for divorce include the establishment of a domicile (permanent home) in the state for at least six months, among other regulations.
Other grounds include cruelty, adultery, conviction of a felony, abandonment, living apart (the parties are legally separated), or confinement in a mental hospital.
Additionally, Texas laws and regulations governs child custody decisions, rules, and procedures; including information about the types of custody, availability of grandparents' visitation rights, and links to additional information about custody.
Personal Injury
A collision can lead to several injuries, including minor abrasions, neck and back injuries, and even paralysis. An insurance company may offer you a settlement that seems like a quick solution to your problems, but it is imperative to ensure that the amount fully compensates you for all current and future costs accrued because of your injuries. Severe injuries could require months or years of recovery and lost wages, medical supplies, and many other costs.
Facing these issues could cause you and your family an economic hardship with the cost of medical bills, prescription medications, physical therapy, or specialized medical supplies.
If you were injured in an accident or a loved one was injured or killed due to someone's reckless actions, don't delay. It's vital that you discuss your case with us promptly to make sure your rights are fully protected.
We can help you in your personal injury cases, specifically auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents.
Probate
A will provides the living with the means of distributing property after death. Probate is the legal process by which a decedent’s property is distributed. Generally, if a decedent lacks a will, then his property will be disposed of according to intestate succession, which is a default hierarchy of heirship.
This system, however, is based on ties of blood, marriage, and adoption, and it does not consider the desires of a decedent who may wish to leave property to friends, pets, non-marital partners, or charities. In the absence of other heirs, one’s property may even escheat to the state. Us for assistance in executing a valid will, recovering property here in the US or abroad after a will has been probated, and asserting heirship over intestate property.