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Dogs and nuisance issues (poop, leashes, and noise)
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Luke Ellis, Columns, Feb. 7, 2019
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Distracted driving issues
Luke Ellis, Columns, Jan. 3, 2019
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Get out and vote – questions when you head to the polls
Luke Ellis, Columns, Nov. 1, 2018
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Halloween mischief – is pumpkin smashing or toilet papering legal?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Oct. 11, 2018
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Renting your house during SXSW?
Luke Ellis, Columns, March 1, 2018
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Front license plate – do I even need it?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Nov. 2, 2017
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Statewide ban on driving and texting
Luke Ellis, Columns, Oct. 5, 2017
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Hurricane Harvey – common legal questions
Luke Ellis, Columns, Sept. 7, 2017
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Security deposits
Luke Ellis, Columns, Aug. 3, 2017
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My front yard is a toilet
Luke Ellis, Columns, July 6, 2017
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Renting your rental house during SXSW?
Luke Ellis, Columns, March 2, 2017
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Need to talk to a good lawyer about your specific situation? Contact Austin Lawyer Referral Service.
Luke Ellis, Columns, Feb. 2, 2017
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Tenant left out in the cold
Luke Ellis, Columns, Jan. 5, 2017
The Common Law: How The Next President Will Reshape the U.S. Supreme Court
And the lasting impact of this presidential election
Luke Ellis, Columns, Nov. 3, 2016
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Eminent domain and condemnation – frequently asked questions
Luke Ellis, Columns, Oct. 6, 2016
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Eminent domain – the government made a low offer – what next?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Sept. 1, 2016
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Eminent domain & high-voltage power lines – how does the condemnation process start?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Aug. 4, 2016
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LCRA wants to build a high-voltage power line on my property
Luke Ellis, Columns, July 7, 2016
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You can't do what on Lady Bird Lake ...?
Luke Ellis, Columns, June 2, 2016
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Drone rules – the basics
Chris Perkins, Columns, May 5, 2016
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Nonprofit director and personal liability
Luke Ellis, Columns, Jan. 7, 2016
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My landlord sold the house we rent
Luke Ellis, Columns, Aug. 6, 2015
The Common Law: Is My New Car a Lemon?
Shedding light on Texas' Lemon Law
Luke Ellis, Columns, March 5, 2015
The Common Law: Can a Friend Officiate the Wedding?
Marriage through the eyes of Texas
Luke Ellis, Columns, Feb. 5, 2015
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Holiday shopping: challenging incorrect credit card charges
Luke Ellis, Columns, Dec. 4, 2014
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Who's responsible if a neighbor's overhanging tree is a hazard?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Nov. 6, 2014
The Common Law: Expunction for DWI Arrest?
Texas law: obtaining an expunction
Chris Perri, Columns, Oct. 2, 2014
The Common Law: Does An Old Arrest Show Up on a Criminal Background Check?
What's best to do after a case gets dismissed
Chris Perri, Columns, Sept. 4, 2014
The Common Law: My Future Roommate Backed Out – Now What?
Who will pay the rent?
Luke Ellis, Columns, Aug. 7, 2014
The Common Law: Can I Win My Property Tax Protest?
How to appeal to the Appraisal Review Board
