Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Race, Mental Illness, and Criminal Justice Involvement by Attorney Deanna M. Adams highlights the complexity of the intersection of race, mental illness, and criminal justice involvement.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – How to Draft Easements
It has been said that “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” If that adage is true, where does that leave an easement, a nonpossessory interest in land that permits the holder the right to use the property of another? Even though they are nonpossessory, easements can carry quite a bit of weight. Attorney Dean N. Alterman recognizes the importance of these interests and, with How to Draft Easements, he has drafted a guide to help real estate lawyers prepare clear and effective agreements that could stand the test of time.
Read moreLegal Resources for Public Librarians
The following list details topics frequently brought up at the reference desk of the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library, along with reliable resources for information. In all situations, patrons should consult or get the advice of a trusted attorney.
Read moreLatest & Greatest: Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success
“We all belong here.” This statement encapsulates the message of empowerment shared by the contributing authors of Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success, an anthology of reflections by women lawyers describing what success means to them. The authors recount their personal journeys and the choices they made that placed them on their life’s path.
Read moreHarris County Courts & Local Services Map
Find Harris County courthouses, government buildings, facilities, local aid organizations, and other services with a new interactive Google map of Harris County Courts & Local Services available on the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library website. Click the screenshot to view, search, and save the Harris County Courts & Local Services Map.
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