What is a Subpoena?

A Subpoena is the method by which a person is required or “compelled” to attend an official court proceeding. Under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure the witness can be “commanded” to appear for a deposition, hearing or trial. However, in Texas, the Subpoena may not compel the witness to travel in excess of 150 miles from where the person resides or where the person is served. Texas also allows for the service of a Notice of Deposition when the witness is a “party” to the lawsuit (usually Plaintiff, Defendant, or Petitioner or Respondent in a family case), and, when served on the party or attorney, it has the same function as a subpoena. Sometimes the party issuing the Subpoena will also request that the witness bring documents with them to the Court hearing or deposition and this is usually called a Subpoena Duces Tecum.
If the witness ignores the Subpoena, then the party who compelled the witness to attend may request a Writ of Attachment, to have the Sheriff or Constable bring the witness to Court, forcibly if necessary. Alternatively, if the witness refuses to appear, the party issuing the Subpoena may file a Motion requesting that the witness be held in contempt of court. If the witness has a valid excuse, or if the Subpoena causes undue expense or burden, then the witness may file a “Motion to Quash” the subpoena or a Motion for a Protective Order.

Car or truck accident victims

With an ever increasing number of vehicles on the road, motor vehicle accidents still occur with alarming frequency. Factors such as alcohol may aggravate the situation. However, many states have passed tougher drunk driving laws. As a result, many lives may have been spared.

Both Federal and state regulations govern trucking industries. Because of their size, crashes involving trucks are more likely to result in serious injury and death than are car crashes. Unfortunately, some of those injured in a truck crash will die. On the other hand, trucks are more likely to be involved in multiple-vehicle crashes than are passenger cars, which may create questions on liability.

It is important to know that trucking companies are required to keep records of safety equipment and driver hours and it will be necessary to find and research such records. Poor equipment and driver fatigue can be causes of such crashes, and a careful study of the trucking company records may be needed to determine if negligence has occurred.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that "every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car or truck accident." Every year, millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents. Conversely, motor vehicle accidents, according to a study, are the leading cause of injury in the United States for people ages 1-34. A high percentage of traffic crashes and deaths involve trucks.

Our law firm is dedicated to representing seriously injured car and truck accident victims in the San Antonio and Bexar County area, whether the accident was caused by some one’s negligence or a product defect such as defective manufacturing or factory defective design.

If you have been seriously injured by a car or truck accident, please contact The Baez Law Firm, P.C. We are San Antonio personal injury law firm that will handle your case with respect and dignity. Please contact us (210) 979-9777 or visit our website at: http://www.thebaezlawfirm.com or http://www.sanantoniopersonalinjurytriallawyers.com

Need some to help your middle or high school student?

I highly recommend Sandra Newton of the College Resource Center at 1001 West Loop South, Suite 660, Houston, TX 77027. Her phone number is 713-783-7575. Her website is www.collegedividends.com. Her direct email address is snewton11@aol.com.

She is great!

Be sure to let her know that I sent you! I've known her for over 7 years and have sent many parents to her.

She is young, enthusiastic and the kids adore her!

Need an outstanding cleaning service?

Are you picky? Do you want a really clean home or office?

Try Kathryn Guice at "At Your Service". She is a perfectionist. She has been in the business since 1985.

She has cleaned our law office for over 5 years and kept 3 middle-aged women happy!

She does a lot of work for home builders and corporate management companies.

Her phone number is 713-894-6335.

Be sure to let her know that Fran sent you!

Criminal Attorney

Try Linda M. Mazzagatti at 6750 West Loop South, Suite 500, Bellaire, TX 77401. Her phone number is 713-661-0043.

Be sure to let her know that I sent you!

Need a real estate Attorney?

You might try Aaron G. Adams at 2600 South Loop West, Suite 300K, Houston, TX 77054. His phone number is 713-566-1990.

Be sure to let him know that I sent you!

Probate attorney

If you need a provate attonrey try Barry S. Baumgarten at 2000 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. His email is baumgartenlaw@aol.com. His phone number is 713-247-9500.

Be sure to let him know that I sent you.

Spanish speaking Family Law Attorney

I highly recommend Rose Cardenas if you need a caring attorney in the Spring Branch area. She is also fluent in Spanish. Her address is 9600 Long Point, Suite 140, Housotn, TX 77055. Her phone number is 713-271-4110.

Be sure to tell her that I sent you!

She is also very funny!

A great civil attorney

If you need a great civil attorney, try H. Keith Lynch. www.klynchlaw.com. His office is at 550 Westcott Street, Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77007. His phone number is 713-552-0885. I've sent him many friends and they have all enjoyed working with him. He is thorough and conservative.

Please tell him that I sent you!

Need a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

I highly recommend Alan Charles "Chuck" Weiner at 6200 Savoy Drive, Suite 530, Houston, TX 77036 if you need a CPA. His office number is 713-782-5707. Be sure to talk to AMY. She runs the office. They are reasonable, and a true pleasure to work with. I've known Chuck over 30 years and he is a wonderful man.

Be sure to let Amy know that I told you that she is "the office goddess"!

Car Repair

I highly recommend the Car Clinic of Houston located at 7805 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77081 for all automobile repairs. They are quick, reasonable and honest! 713-779-1423. Tell Benny or Mike that I sent you!

International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers Annual Meeting in Detroit

The IAHL conference in Detroit held in May, 2008, was outstanding. It was great to see old friends and make new ones.

I encourage anyone interested in learning more about holistic law to try to attend next year's meeting. The meeting is held each spring.

Please visit the website to learn more about IAHL - www.iahl.org

Ward Powers was our guest speaker and we viewed his movie "The One". It was very powerful and set the tone for the powerful and inspiring week-end.

Thanks again to Tim Batdorf for all of his dedication and hard work to make this event a success.