Jefferson County
Recent News About Jefferson County
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Dana Timaeus announces candidacy for 136th District Court in Beaumont
On Nov. 11 Beaumont attorney Dana Timaeus announced his candidacy for the 136th District Court while addressing a crowd gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse. -
Morgan's defamation suit against former wife's lawyer tossed by appellate court
Ninth District appellate judges have stopped a defamation suit that Beaumont lawyer John Morgan filed against his former wife’s lawyer. On Oct. 29, the judges held that the Texas Citizen’s Participation Act protected Houston lawyer Sheryl Johnson-Todd from Morgan’s suit. The law, from 2011, prohibits lawsuits in retaliation for exercise of free speech and free association. Justice Hollis Horton wrote, “When an individual attempts to manipulate the legal system to vindicate their rights, the a -
Suit alleging barge inspector thrown from gangway ordered to mediation
A suit brought by Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection, was recently brought up for trial but instead has been ordered to mediation. On March 4, 2013, Stelly filed suit against OilTanking of Beaumont, Amspec Services and Harley Marine in Jefferson County district Court. The case was slated to go to trial on Oct. 5. -
Trial of suit alleging barge inspector thrown from gangway starts
Jury selection began Oct. 5 in the trial of a suit brought by Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection. On March 4, 2013, Stelly filed suit against OilTanking of Beaumont, Amspec Services and Harley Marine in Jefferson County district Court. The trial is expected to last approximately two weeks, according to a courthouse official. -
Man names two Houston men in accident lawsuit
A Jefferson County man has filed a lawsuit against two Houston men after a car accident that occurred on March 24, 2015. -
A Jefferson county man is suing another man for damages after a vehicle collision occurred in Port Arthur.
A Jefferson county man is suing another man for damages after a vehicle collision occurred in Port Arthur. -
10th Annual Spindletop Spin set for June 6
The 10th Annual Spindletop Spin, a bicycle tour to benefit the Pro Bono Program of the Jefferson County Bar Association, will be held on June 6. -
Appellate court tells Floyd to enter DuPont judgment
Jefferson County District Judge Donald Floyd tried again to award a new trial to an asbestos plaintiff, and again he failed. -
Denbury asks appeals court for rehearing in common carrier case
In February, the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals reversed a Beaumont judge’s ruling recognizing Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas as a common carrier. -
JC Bar continues call-in legal help with 2015 dates
The public can now get free answers to basic legal problems by calling a special phone number once a month and speaking to a volunteer attorney. -
Time to register for Spindletop Spin!
The Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation has announced that June 1 will be the date of the eighth annual Spindletop Spin bicycle ride. The event begins at the Crockett Street Entertainment District in downtown Beaumont, and will offer 100-mile, 53-mile, 27-mile and 16-mile tours for a registration fee of $30. Fees go to support pro bono services, teen court activities, National Adoption Day -
MAIN ART-Ride to benefit pro bono program set for Saturday
On June 1, hundreds of bicycle riders will participate in the eighth annual Spindletop Spin. The event, sponsored by the Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation, begins at the Crockett Street Entertainment District in downtown Beaumont, and will offer 100-mile, 53-mile, 27-mile and 16-mile tours for a registration fee of $30. Registration can still be completed from 3 to 7 p.m. May 31 on Crockett -
Spindletop Spin has another successful ride
The Spindletop Spin, the annual fundraiser for the Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation, was held June 7 and featured a new start/finish location. -
Wiggins asks for recount in district clerk race
After losing the election for Jefferson County district clerk by only 785 votes, the Republican candidate is seeking a recount. -
Jefferson County Bar Association to host Lumberton legal clinic for veterans
The Jefferson County Bar Association will host a free legal advice clinic for area veterans. -
American Home Shield of Texas sued after allegedly wrongfully denying claim
The purchaser of a home warranty contract filed a lawsuit after two claims were allegedly wrongfully denied. -
Lawsuit filed by Jefferson County residents to contest foreclosure
A Beaumont couple filed suit in an attempt to contest a foreclosure action. -
Mother sues Happy Beginnings daycare after child sustains injuries
A Beaumont daycare has been sued after a child allegedly sustained injury. -
Jefferson County man files restraining order to stop demolition on his homes
A Jefferson County man is filing for a temporary restraining order to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing his homes. -
Accident on Avalon in Port Arthur results in lawsuit
A Jefferson County couple is suing, alleging the husband was involved in a car accident and sustained injuries.