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March 12, 2014 Articles

Austin Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Tony R. Bertolino Discusses Report about Cellphone Photos, Car Accident Risk in Texas

March 11, 2014 Commenting on a news report about teen drivers who use their cellphones to snap pictures of themselves while driving, Austin lawyer Tony R. Bertolino said today that taking "selfies" behind-the-wheel is yet another technology-related driver distraction that could lead to tragic consequences. Attorney Bertolino said he has handled cases in his office involving distracted drivers and strongly encourages drivers - especially teenagers who lack overall driving experience - to avoid cellphones and...

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March 03, 2014 Posts

University of Texas to Begin Alcohol Sales at Sporting Events

In a move that comes with cheers of support from some and concern over safety from others, the University of Texas has decided to start selling beer and wine at some of its sporting events. The trial effort will occur at the remaining basketball, baseball and softball games this season, as well as at Texas Relays. Depending on how the purchase of alcohol goes during these spring events, Longhorn fans may have the same opportunity...

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February 27, 2014 Posts

Estate Litigation Shows the Importance of A Detailed Will

The children of Martin Luther King Jr. have been engaged in high-profile estate litigation since 2006, when their mother passed away. The latest dispute centers around whether to sell their father's personal traveling Bible and Nobel Peace prize. Several of the children have asked a court to order their sister to turn over both items, which she currently has in her possession and which she does not want sold. This dispute over these valuable assets is...

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February 21, 2014 Posts

PowerBall Winner Must Have Legal Plan in Place

Did you stand in line at the local grocery store or gas station to give your lucky numbers a try this week? We now know that there was only one winning ticket with all numbers correct for the Wednesday evening PowerBall drawing, and that ticket was sold in the Northern California town of Milpitas. The winner, who has yet to come forward, will increase his or her bank account with a $425 million jackpot. It...

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February 20, 2014 Posts

Divorce Rate Rising with Economic Rebound

Divorces are on the rise both in the United States and the United Kingdom, with some experts indicating that better economic times may be contributing to an increase in divorces. Historical trends also support the premise that an end to a recession could increase the divorce rate, as couples have more money and feel more financially able to end their marriages. Living in a relationship you are unhappy with can be stressful and damaging to...

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February 17, 2014 Posts

Presidents Who Needed a Family Law Attorney

Today is Presidents' Day, designated for this time of year based on the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. For many of you this means enjoying a day off of work, with spending some time reflecting our chief executives being optional. For me, this holiday started some brainstorming on the presidents and their involvement in issues of family law. Out of the forty-three men who have served as president, did you know that Ronald Reagan...

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February 14, 2014 Posts

Working with a Lawyer is like an Olympic Event Because . . .

As by now most of you probably have tuned in for at least a few minutes of the Winter Olympics taking place in Sochi, or perhaps just seen a couple of highlights on the news, I thought I would try a different twist for this blog post. The relationship that you have with your attorney is an important one. There must be trust, confidence in both knowledge and experience and good communication. At Bertolino LLP,...

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February 05, 2014 Posts

Austin Family Lawyer Speaks to the Spike in Divorce Filings with the New Year

February 3, 2014 The month of January has come to earn the title of National Divorce Month, with unofficial polling of attorney offices and courtrooms showing that more divorce proceedings are initiated during this month than at any other point in the year ("In January, 'ex' marks the spot," CNN, January 17, 2014). Combine this with a noticed uptick in Google searches for "divorce" and "child custody" in January through March and this trend is...

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February 01, 2014 Posts

Cruise Ship on Which More Than One Hundred Passengers Fell Ill Returns to Houston

You've been planning this dream vacation for the better part of a year. The suitcases are packed with bathing suits for the day and dancing shoes for the night. But then, in the middle of this gorgeous cruise to a warm and sandy destination, things suddenly turn for the worse. Instead of enjoying a drink by the pool, you are joined by more than a hundred of your fellow passengers suffering from a virus that...

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January 29, 2014 Posts

Homosexual Houston Mayor Marries Longtime Partner

Mayor Annise Parker of Houston has been serving as the Houston's leader since January 2010 and is the first mayor of a major city to be openly gay. Just this month, Parker announced that she had married her partner of twenty-three years, Kathy Hubbard, at a ceremony in California. She stated that the response from her constituents in Houston had been overwhelmingly positive. While same-sex marriages are illegal in the state of Texas, there are...

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