Business & Corporate Law

The Law Office of Frank C. Ehman assists corporate and business clients with practical and efficient solutions to a broad range of matters including merger and acquisition transactions and agreements, owner agreements, management issues, financial transactions, commercial agreements, compensation, regulatory compliance, entity selection, formation and operation including partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies, business and organizational planning, employment agreements, employment contracts, non-compete agreements and other required corporate and business documents. In addition, Mr. Ehman will pursue all the rights and interests of his clients in business and corporate law, including litigation prevention, settlement, pre-trial counsel, and courtroom litigation.

Criminal Law

The Law Office of Frank C Ehman provides criminal defense counsel for misdemeanors and felonies.  If you are under investigation, have been arrested, or have been charged with a crime, please speak with a criminal attorney before answering any questions for authorities.  Mistakes made early in the criminal justice process often damage defense possibilities.

Mr. Ehman represents his clients to the best of his ability, including negotiating with prosecutors which may result in reduced charges or lesser sentencing.

Types of Crimes

Crimes that are regarded as less serious are referred to as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor usually is punishable by a fine or by incarceration in a local jail for a period of less than one year. 

The most serious types of crimes are referred to as felonies. The usual definition is that a felony is any crime that may be punished by more than a year's imprisonment or death.

DWI and DUI

A drunk-driving conviction carries with it serious and long-lasting consequences which can include jail time, heavy fines, and suspension or revocation of a driver's license. A person who is facing a drunk-driving charge should not hesitate to seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced drunk driving defense attorney.

In Texas, the first offense of DWI & DUI is a Class B misdemeanor that carries a range of punishment of up to 180 days in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000.00.  In addition, a refusal to submit to a “breath-test” will result in a driver’s license suspension for 90-days if the person's driving record shows no alcohol or drug related enforcement contact in the previous 10 years. 

However, with the right representation the consequences do not have to be as severe.  If you have no prior alcohol-related license suspensions, you are eligible for an occupational driver's license.  In addition, the jail sentence, driver’s license suspension, and a significant portion of the fine may be probated for one year.

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Family Law

The Law Office of Frank C. Ehman assists clients with a variety of family law issues including nuptial agreements and cases for dissolution of marriage, property division, support and children.  The services offered include pre-divorce legal counseling as well as uncontested and contested divorce proceedings.  Mr. Ehman makes every effort to exercise his role as a counselor-at-law as well as an attorney-at-law because of the great deal of stress associated with any divorce process.

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Personal Injury

The Law Office of Frank C. Ehman assists clients with personal injury issues.  Mr. Ehman aims to obtain justice for his clients, whether that be through a settlement or court decision.

Personal injury law is based in “tort”. Broadly defined, a tort is a harmful act or failure to act for which the law provides a remedy.  The basic principle is that injured persons should be compensated by those responsible for their injuries.

The law generally recognizes three types of torts: intentional torts, negligent torts, and torts based on strict liability. Each of these is unique and has its own requirements for recovery. Generally, this means that an injured person should be compensated once it is proven that someone else was careless, reckless or intentionally engaged in some type of misconduct.

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Probate, Wills & Trusts 

The Law Office of Frank C. Ehman provides many estate planning and probate services to clients.  Mr. Ehman assists in drafting plans for estates of all sizes including wills, trusts, guardianships, durable powers of attorney and medical care documents.  All plans and documents take into account estate tax obligations which may be minimized in some circumstances.

In addition to drafting plans, Mr. Ehman assists clients with the administration of estates when a family member dies.  The Texas probate process and the tools available, including independent estate administrations, can make the estate settlement process simpler, more economic, and more efficient than many realize.

Mr. Ehman also handles litigation matters when probate is contested ensuring that his client’s rights are represented in probate court to the utmost degree.

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Property and Real Estate

 The Law Office of Frank C. Ehman assists in a variety of real estate and real property matters.  Real Estate and Property issues often present many challenges and opportunities, both residential and commercial. Mr. Ehman assists clients in many aspects of real estate and property law including Landlord-Tenant issues, development, planning, municipal regulations, contract negotiations, and title issues. 

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