Blog by Michael Bowman

An opinion on how long character and fitness reviews and law school debt affect older, nontraditional bar applicants, and reforms that could help.

What ASTM E2018 is, why its process matters for Texas property damage inspections, and how State Farm v. Simmons shows the cost of narrow investigations.

How long do you have to file a property insurance claim or lawsuit in Texas? TWIA, policy limitations clauses, 542A notice, and bad faith deadlines.

When Texas roofing and restoration contingency contracts are enforceable, why the deductible must be paid, and how contractors cross into public adjusting.

How actual cash value, depreciation holdbacks, and repair deadlines work in Texas home policies, who proves the loss, and whether labor can be depreciated.