Shurtleff Law

Wayland Van Nest For Brazos County District Clerk Wayland Van Nest, a dedicated public servant with 24 years of experience, committed to bringing integrity, efficiency, and transparency to the District Clerk's office to better serve Brazos County with strong professional leadership.

Sometimes you just take a case because you believe in it. Sometimes you just get a dog of a case.

After over a year of not having jury trials, Brazos County Court at Law No.1 conducted its first jury trial last week. Shurtleff Law was successful in obtaining a jury verdict in favor of our client Morgan Seekatz regarding permanent possession of her personal property (a dog!). Morgan did a great job, the jury loved her. Fantastic work by the whole team including Marca Theresa Ewers-Shurtleff

Morgan’s gorgeous doggie Nugget is happy too.

We all love our dogs. They are part of our family right? Interesting side note on Texas law regarding damages available for the loss of a family pet: Can a dog owner recover emotional based damages for the loss of a dog? The Texas Supreme Court says no. The law says that pet loss (just like other personal property) is limited to the market value of the pet, and a court cannot award damages for loss of relationship, love or companionship.

Do you need a trial lawyer to help you with your case, injury claim or a problem with your business? Call Shurtleff Law today www.bcsattorney.com