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Overzealous debt collection – what are my rights?
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Luke Ellis, Columns, Jan. 3, 2020
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Humbug – holiday shopping gone bad
Luke Ellis, Columns, Dec. 5, 2019
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Short-Term Rentals (STRs) – recent questions
Luke Ellis, Columns, Nov. 14, 2019
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Challenge your ever-increasing property taxes
Luke Ellis, Columns, May 2, 2019
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Do I need a fishing license if I never catch anything?
Luke Ellis, Columns, April 4, 2019
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Dogs and nuisance issues (poop, leashes, and noise)
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
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
Is My New Car a Lemon?
Shedding light on Texas' Lemon Law
Luke Ellis, Columns, March 5, 2015
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
