Nominated for Advocate Magazine’s Best Law Office of 2023!


We are honored to be nominated by ADVOCATE MAGAZINE as one of the Best Law Offices of 2023. Please take a moment to vote for us to help us win! https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/best-of-voting-2023/ “ADVOCATE MAGAZINE has always supported living local; we are proud to add your business to our list of nominees. From best coffee to best […]

Beware the “Swoop and Settle” Tactic!


Oftentimes after an accident the person thinks they’re okay – just some soreness they figure is “no big deal” and will go away. “Swoop and Settle” is a sneaky tactic by some unscrupulous insurance companies who will call you early in the process and get you to verbally agree to settle your case over the […]

Origins of Black History Month


Since 1976, the USA has celebrated Black History Month every February as a way to honor the contributions, history, and culture of the African American experience in America. This yearly celebration originated decades earlier with Carter G. Woodson. On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G Woodson created the “Negro History Week” to encourage the teaching of […]

Heart Health Awareness Month


Among several other worthy celebrations, the CDC considers February the American Heart Health Month. A month meant to spread awareness on how to keep your heart healthy and why it matters. The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention would like to shine a light on hypertension and to address barriers, unique to certain communities […]

The Importance of Traditions


What do Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, and other winter holiday celebrations share in common? Traditions. Of course, “tradition” has a broad meaning and permeates cultures in all its forms. At their core, traditions are simply ideas that are passed down from one generation to the next. Traditions can come in the form of belief systems, […]

Finding Thankfulness and Gratitude


This Thanksgiving, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday! That being said, this can be a difficult time of year for some people, specifically those with problematic family members. In stressful company, it can be difficult to find things to be thankful for. However, regardless of the holiday, regardless of the company, being thankful […]

Understanding Suicidal Ideation


Suicide is still a taboo subject matter for most people which makes it a difficult issue to discuss. Additionally, for those who haven’t experienced legitimate suicidal thoughts, also known as Suicidal Ideation, the very idea of suicide can be hard to comprehend. However, being able to discuss suicide with those experiencing suicidal ideation is one […]

The Stress of Homework on Students


With summer officially coming to a close and with school starting back up again, many households are once again experiencing a shift in day-to-day life. One big shift may come to families with children attending school and the increasing stress that brings. Studies show that in the past decade, teachers on average are prescribing more […]

Bonjour! Celebrate Dallas’ French roots with Bastille on Bishop!


Photo by Joe deSousa on Unsplash If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly event in Dallas, be sure to head over to Oak Cliff for Bastille on Bishop! The annual Bishop Arts celebration of Bastille Day. Bastille Day is the English-given name for France’s Independence Day on July 14th, 1789. The name refers to when […]

Practical Pool Safety


Photo by Melinda Martin on Unsplash June 21st is officially the first day of summer, but Texas weather never seems to adhere to the calendar. With the summer heat coming in quickly, it’s best to start planning your summer activities now. What better way to enjoy the weather and cool off in the heat than […]