Appreciation for our Veterans

November 13, 2010 at the Beaumont Civic Center the Jefferson County Bar Association will offer a free legal advice clinic for U.S. Veterans and their spouses. The event will run from 9:00AM until noon. Meetings will be held in the Beaumont Civic Center Meeting Rooms (enter ticket office - rooms are on the left).

Any veteran residing in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Liberty or Chambers county is eligible for this free service.

We have been told that there is no need to schedule an appointment and walk-ins are welcome at this event.

If this time is inconvenient for you our doors are open with the same offer. We will make after hour appointments to accommodate your schedules. Initial consultations are always free. Please do not hesitate to contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment. Any discussions will remain completely confidential.

Thank you, Veterans, for allowing us the great privileges that freedom brings.

Arbitration Provisions

The United State Constitution provides for the right to a jury trial. Under contract law, however, an individual may forever waive their right to a jury trial if they sign a waiver or what is called an arbitration provision. If you are presented with an agreement to sign and it is of enough concern to you that you may want to preserve your right to a trial by a jury of your peers then it is in your interest to seek the advice of an attorney before signing such an agreement. If the agreement you are asked to sign has the word "arbitration" in it then you are likely giving up some of your constitutional rights simply by signing your name. Our office will always meet with you and explain your rights free of charge in these circumstances. Do not hesitate to call us before you sign such an agreement. At least this way you will know what you are getting yourself into.