Courts in Amarillo, Texas

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Litigation Lawyers in Amarillo

The constitution of Texas calls for the establishment of courts in Amarillo, Texas to assist residents of Amarillo resolve legal disagreements as rapidly, fairly, and efficiently as possible.

You are almost sure to have contact with the court system of Amarillo, Texas at least once in your life. If you are engaged in a legal dispute, the likelihood of having to work with the court system becomes even higher.

The courts of Amarillo, Texas can oversee civil and criminal matters. The attorneys of Amarillo, Texas who practice litigation spend a lot of time in the courts, and are quite familiar with the small details of the local court system. However, to an ordinary citizen with no legal expertise, the court system can be a confusing and intimidating labyrinth. With that said, here is some information on the situations that will most likely lead to an average person dealing with the courts of Amarillo, Texas:

Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Amarillo, Texas

Jury Duty: If you are an adult U.S. Citizen, and live in Amarillo, Texas, you are probably eligible to serve on a jury, and are required to do so if you get a letter from an Amarillo court telling you that you have been selected for jury duty. The selection process is random, and is typically drawn from a list of names on voter registration rolls, or a list of drivers licenses. When you show up, you, and many other possible jurors, will be directed to a courtroom in which there is an upcoming trial. You will then go through the jury selection process, where the lawyers for each side are allowed to summarily dismiss a given number of jurors, for any reason they want. If you are dismissed in this manner, your service is complete, and you can go home, typically after signing a few documents.

Filing a Lawsuit: When you decide that you need to sue someone in Amarillo, Texas civil court, it goes without saying that you're going to spend a lot of time dealing with the judicial system. Even if your case doesn't go to trial (and, statistically, it probably won't), the proceedings can drag on for months. Settlement conferences, disagreements over discovery, and many other issues not directly related to the merits of your lawsuit are going to be overseen by the Amarillo, Texas court.

Being Sued: If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being on the receiving end of a lawsuit, you're going to spend a lot of time dealing with the courts in Amarillo, Texas, like it or not. Usually, whenever a motion is filed, the court will hold a short hearing to hear arguments, and rule on it. Dozens of motions might be filed before the case is anywhere near trial. So, you or your attorney are going to be spending plenty of time in court.

Divorce: If you are getting divorce, and there are disagreements over child custody or property, you will have to go to a court in Amarillo, Texas to resolve these disagreements.

How Can A Amarillo, Texas Tort Lawyer Help?

Whatever the particular circumstances leading you to have to interact with the court system in Amarillo, Texas, it's highly likely that complicated legal questions are going to be involved.

Thus, if you are going to be dealing with the courts in Amarillo, Texas, it's never a bad idea to contact a reliable litigation attorney, to help you navigate these issues.

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Life in Amarillo

Amarillo is the seat of Potter County and largest city in the Texas Panhandle with over 175,000 residents according to the 2000 Census. Known to most as the "yellow rose of Texas," Amarillo is also the self-proclaimed "helium capital of the world" because the United States' most productive helium fields are located in town. Amarillo was originally known throughout the United States as a capital for cattle trade.

The city's industry hasn't changed much, Amarillo is still the location where roughly 25% of the nation's beef supply is processed and is also home to the Texas Cattle Feeders Association. Tyson Foods is Amarillo's largest employer attesting to the meatpacking heritage of the city. Healthcare, the Amarillo Independent School District, and the City of Amarillo are other top employers. Bell Helicopter Textron operates and assembly plant in Amarillo which is responsible for the V-22 Osprey and Marine One assembly.

The Globe News Center for the Performing Arts in Amarillo houses the Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Symphony, and Lone Star Ballet in addition to concerts. For those who want the Texas Cowboy experience, Amarillo plays host to the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo as well as the World Championship Chuckwagon Roundup that is a food festival featuring staples cowboys and pioneers historically ate in the area. The World Championship Ranch Rodeo is put on by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association and attracts accomplished cowboys from around the world. There's even a weekly cattle auction that's free to the public named the Amarillo Livestock Auction. The American Quarter Horse Association and Hall of Fame is another internationally known Amarillo organization.

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