The JRP Law Firm

03/05/2023

Blessed to be in a position to serve others.

01/11/2023

Meet the Pattersons❤️

11/04/2022

Did you know that today is National Love Your Lawyer Day?! What a cool day to celebrate all the Lawyer Friends who have helped to make a difference in your life:)

10/19/2022

Ed Department Warns States Not To Waive Requirements For Special Education Teachers. What this means is that while many Texas schools are filling teacher shortages with noncertified personnel, they may not be able to do it for special education positions. This is great news for students with disabilities who desperately need qualified professionals working with them to meet their IEP goals.

10/13/2022

Is a transfer on death deed the right planning tool for your estate? Book a consultation and let’s discuss it! www.JRPFirm.com

10/11/2022

Let’s talk contracts!😳
As a business owner how legit are your contracts? ⁉️Did you know the number reason businesses end up in court is because of BAD contracts. ❌

Yes it’s true, BAD contracts happen to GOOD businesses all the time. 😭Don’t let your business fall victim! If you have questions about the legitimacy of your contracts give your lawyer friend a call!🙋🏾‍♀️

10/07/2022

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The JRP Law Firm Receives 2022 Houston Award

Houston Award Program Honors the Achievement

HOUSTON September 30, 2022 -- The JRP Law Firm has been selected for the 2022 Houston Award in the School Law Boutique category by the Houston Award Program.

Each year, the Houston Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Houston area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2022 Houston Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Houston Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Houston Award Program

The Houston Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Houston area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Houston Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Houston Award Program

CONTACT:
Houston Award Program
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.companieshonor.com

10/07/2022

I just wanted to say thank you 😊

09/07/2022

Let's talk about this!
In probate, I often hear my clients say that because they owned a bank account jointly or because they co-owned real estate, they assumed that when one party passed away, the asset automatically passed to the other owner. THIS IS FALSE.
 
The truth is, only some assets are titled in such a way to allow this immediate type of transfer (i.e., titles that have a right of survivorship or entirety).
 
If you have questions regarding how your jointly owned asset is going to transfer, be sure to call Your Lawyer Friend ™ at 713.364.2525.

08/05/2022

Your lawyer friend Jess❤️

07/19/2022

Makeup Artist Sues Bride-to-Be over Chargeback

Ask any attorney what their most dreaded subject was in law school, and most of us will say it was CONTRACTS. That is because contracts are complicated to draft but easy to mess up.

As a small business attorney, I see daily how bad contracts screw over good people, costing them thousands.

When it comes to your CONTRACT, make sure it is enforceable and that it protects you!

When you need someone to draft and review your contract, call Your Lawyer Friend - The JRP Law Firm

I don’t promise to be cheap, but I promise to help keep you from looking foolish on national tv.

Makeup artist sues after bride-to-be changed her wedding date. Original! There’s only ONE Judge Judy. Visit our website for where to watch, week...

07/08/2022

For those of you that don’t have your affairs in order, here’s a list that can help:
1) Make sure all bank accounts have direct beneficiaries. The beneficiary will only need to go to the bank with your death certificate and their ID.
2) TOD = Transfer On Death deed if you own a home. Completing this document and filing it with your county saves your heirs' THOUSANDS!!! This document allows you to transfer ownership of your home to your designee. All they need to do is take your death certificate and their ID to the county building and have the deed signed over. Doing this will avoid the home having to go through probate.
3) Living Will: Allows one to put in writing exactly what you want to be done in the event you cannot speak for yourself when it comes to healthcare decisions.
4)Durable Power of Attorney: This allows one to designate a person to make legal decisions if one is no longer competent to do so. AND Power of Attorney for Healthcare: This document allows one to designate someone to make healthcare decisions for their person.
5) Last Will & Testament: Designates to whom personal belongings will go too. Make sure it is handwritten and signed. Or printed, notarized, and signed to be valid.
6) Funeral Planning Declaration: allows one to say exactly one’s wishes as far as the disposition of the body and services.
If the above documents are done, you can AVOID probate. If all the above is not done, you have to open an estate account at the bank. All money that doesn’t have direct beneficiaries goes into this account. You have to have an attorney to open the estate account. The attorney also has to publicize your passing in the newspaper or post-publication at the county courthouse, to allow anyone to make a claim on your property. - It’s a long arduous process that can cost $2,500 and more in legal fees.
7) Make a list of all banks and account numbers, all investment institutions with account numbers, lists of credit cards, utility accounts, etc. Leave clear instructions as to how and when these things are paid.
8 Make sure heirs know where life insurance policies are located.
9) Make 100% sure SOMEONE knows your Apple ID, bank ID account logins and passwords!
10) Make sure you have titles for all vehicles, campers, etc!
11) MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!! - Talk with those closest to you and make all your wishes KNOWN. Talk to those whom you’ve designated, as well as those close to you whom you did not designate. Don’t avoid these important conversations with your loved ones! This will also help explain why your decisions were made and avoid any lingering questions or potentially hurt feelings. - It has to be done!
12) Make an appointment with The JRP Law Firm (www.jrpfirm.com) or with a qualified Estate Attorney licensed to practice law in your state (these laws, and the requirements to make these documents valid, differ from state to state. There’s a reason attorneys go to law school for years and then have to pass a multi-day written examination, to be licensed to practice law - it’s complex. Minor omissions or errors can have significant legal implications. If you don’t do a will correctly, it can quickly be completely invalidated. Don’t leave these things to a Google search or some cheap form you pick up at an office store. Do this right! It’s important.
***Also, an attorney can help you set up a "Living Trust,” which will save your loved ones from having to go through probate, which is a long and costly process that can also take away a substantial amount from your heirs' inheritance.

07/06/2022

07/04/2022

Our office is closed today as we celebrate Independence Day🇺🇸

06/16/2022

My mission is simple: I just want to be your legal homie. Call me for all your estate planning, probate and guardianship needs.

06/13/2022

BOMBSHELL!!!

The conversation between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard had at the end of the trial has been leaked! The transcript reads:

Heard: Johnny... Hey! Can you turn around and look at me?

Depp: (bows his head)

Heard: Let's talk Johnny... Talk to me.

Depp: (Turns to his lawyer, and his lawyer shakes her head)

Heard: I have something to talk to you about.

Depp (with his head still down): I have nothing to talk to you about.

Heard: Please, look at me!

Depp: Good bye Amber.

Heard: Tell me something Johnny, do you still love me?

Depp: (Keeps quiet)

Heard: Do you still love me Johnny?

Depp (lifts his head, looks her straight in the eyes and says): Amber, this might be the last time we ever speak, so please listen to me very carefully. If you ever need an attorney to help you with your estate planning or small business please call The JRP Law Firm and ask for my lawyer friend Jessica Patterson at 713-364-2525 or visit www.jrpfirm.com. She is the best in the biz, friendly, honest, and down to earth. Call her this month and get 10% off for a google or Facebook review. You won’t regret it! And NO I don’t love you.

06/07/2022

Spent the day with my favorite intern❤️

06/05/2022

We have the best clients❤️

05/08/2022

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2022

Happy Mothers Day Weekend!

04/27/2022

I am looking for 25 families to get them started with their estate planning. If you know anyone who needs estate planning such as a Will, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, or Revokable Trust ; tell them to call Your Lawyer Friend 713.364.2525

04/20/2022

As a probate attorney, I am always grateful for the opportunities to speak to community members about the importance of creating a will and estate plan.

04/12/2022

Veterans will always have a special place in my heart ❤️ thank you to all the Veterans who have chosen me to be their lawyer friend!

04/07/2022

Congratulations to our sister in law Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson on being confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. History has been made!

03/13/2022

“We are proud to have many inspiring women on our attorney network, like Jessica! Learn more about Attorney Patterson by visiting yourlawyerfriend.net And thank you to all the female attorneys that are part of our network!” ARAG Legal

Thank you so much ARAG Legal for featuring me and my firm for your women’s empowerment month!

“A vast majority of my practice entails working with women entrepreneurs to bring their business dreams to fruition. I absolutely love what I do because I genuinely believe that small businesses are the backbone of our society. The reality is that women who own businesses become community activists and community leaders - I am thankful to be a part of their journey.” Attorney Jessica Patterson

03/11/2022

Teachers are the foundation of our education system. We respect them. We believe in them and we WILL fight for them.

02/28/2022

Liberty County Court House!

02/23/2022

If you don’t have friends to put you on game, get new friends.

02/03/2022

Working with business owners is arguably the best aspect of my job❤️
If you are a business owner looking for representation give me a call! 713.364.2525

02/01/2022

🖤Happy Black History Month
In celebration of this month, I would like to share with you, what inspired me to be an attorney🖤

01/26/2022

Did you know that I am also a small business attorney? That’s right! A vast majority of my clients are small business owners who have come to me to do everything from entity formation, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, demand letters, litigation and more!
If you are a small business looking for your next lawyer friend, then give me a call 713.364.2525

01/24/2022

I put my ALL into the services I provide for my clients. It shows. & I’m grateful❤️

01/21/2022

Remember, Your Lawyer Friend is only one call away!

01/19/2022

At the JRP Law Firm we believe in being more than just your lawyer. We are dedicated to being Your Lawyer Friend ™

01/17/2022

I am so honored to have been asked to present on critical race theory and it’s legal impact on k-12 curriculum in Texas. I will be presenting twice, the first event is tomorrow for the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association and the second presentation will be for the African American Lawyers section of the Texas State Bar. This will be a very open, honest and necessary conversation. I hope to “see” you there!

01/14/2022

If you are a veteran and have been thinking of forming an LLC, now is the time to do so and we can help! Give us a call 713.364.2525🇺🇸

01/12/2022

❤️‍🔥I feel so passionately about working with small businesses that I don't mind giving away good information for absolutely free!

❤️‍🔥All I ask is that if you are truly serious about your brand and your business then get a lawyer on your team.

❤️‍🔥No, I am not talking about legal zoom, inc file, or whatever else you find cheap on the internet. I’m talking about an actual lawyer who can help you establish, maintain and grow your business.

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Let 2022, be all about growing your brand and not cheating your brand.

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❤️‍🔥Don’t forget to share it with a friend.

-Your Lawyer Friend™

https://jrpfirm.com/ebook/

01/12/2022

I can’t wait to be a part of this very necessary discussion. Let me know what questions you have about CRT and its impact on k-12 education in the comments.

12/18/2021

We are closing down for the holidays.