UPDATE: The Supreme Court of Texas has issued this Order:
.At Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC, the safety and well-being of our employees and our clients are always our priority, and we recognize the important role we play in your legal representation. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and taking steps to help keep our communities safe. We wanted to share with you some steps we are taking.
Aligning with public health authorities
We have a team dedicated to our response to this pandemic and have Business Continuity Plans to ensure the continuation of services. We are closely monitoring updates from the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19. We will continue to seek guidance from these agencies, public health officials and government agencies on an ongoing basis.
Assisting our employees
We are in continuous communication with our employees reminding them about the importance of good hygiene, providing them with health education and support whenever needed. Employees who feel ill have been told to not report to work. Employees who have been in contact with anyone who has been quarantined have been asked to work from home. We are also working with members of the firm who have children and are unable to come to work due to school closures. We have specific quarantine and communication procedures in place to continue the continuity of each case.
What we ask of you
We are taking every precaution to ensure the safety and health of our communities, but we need your help. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and have a scheduled appointment, please let our attorney liaisons know so that we can discuss options with you to ensure our collective well-being. Additionally, we have the ability to do everything electronically and can assist you however needed.
What are the courts doing?
Each county will have notice on its website reflecting the procedure of the court. You can see those courts by clicking on the following links:
- Tarrant County
- Dallas County
- Johnson County
- Ellis County
- Parker County
- Denton County
- Collin County
- Kaufman County
Each judge will also have their own plan for his or her docket. Most all courts have cancelled jury trials for the next couple of weeks. However, other hearings may continue. Also, courts will not be “shut down” completely. Emergency hearings may still be heard by a judge. It may not be your assigned judge. All of our clients will be informed.
What if you have a deposition or mediation scheduled?
These will vary on a case by case basis. All of our clients will be informed of the status of their scheduled event.
Most importantly
Please give us a call if you have any questions (817)841-9906. We are here to assist you through the legal process. While this is unprecedented, we are woking diligently to keep your cases on track and moving forward.
