RMWBH is the Second Place Winner Houston Real Estate Law Firm in the Best Of 2020 by Texas Lawyer

We are proud to announce our law firm has been named the second place winner for Houston Real Estate Law Firms in the "Best Of 2020" list by Texas Lawyer. According to Texas Lawyer, "Best Of" showcases the businesses that stand out among their competitors in providing lawyers with the essentials they require to compete in today's legal market.

Please follow the link to view our listing.

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Congratulations to Equity Shareholder Clint Brown on his acceptance into CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). There are fewer than 175 attorneys in the United States with this distinction, and Clint joins Marc Markel and Brady Ortego as RMWBH attorneys who have been accepted into CCAL. According to CCAL, the attorneys accepted into CCAL “distinguish themselves by advancing community association law for the betterment of the communities they serve.” This is a great honor to Clint and is a testament to his work on behalf of our clients.

Founding Shareholder Marc Markel will be presenting an educational seminar on Texas firearm laws and property owners associations at the DFW Chapter of Community Associations Institute’s 2020 Sporting Clays Tournament on November 19. This education will help those managing POAs understand the rules and statutes regulating gun ownership, and the ability of associations to place restrictions on guns in the community. For more information and to register for the event, please visit https://dfwcai.org/gun-safety.

Clayton Hearn Speaking at CAI DFW's Annual Legal Update

Join Equity Shareholder Clayton Hearn at CAI DFW's Annual Legal Update. Clayton will be speaking on short-term rentals and the relevant case law surrounding the issue. This event will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, November 11. For more information and to register for the event, please visit

https://dfwcai.org/meetinginfo.php?id=74&ts=1603474438

The Winter Wonderland of Deed Restrictions  

By Eric Tonsul

The calendar turning to November and cooler temperatures filling the air can only mean the holidays are around the corner. Soon, the sounds of sleigh bells will be ringing in many communities across Texas. But, before Santa comes to town, there are a few things managers and board members should be mindful of and consider when enforcing restrictions as the holiday season approaches.

Collections in the Era of COVID-19

By Clint Brown

It’s hard to believe, but 2021 is almost here. With the current year bringing so many ups-and-downs and uncertainty, we are hopeful 2021 will bring us back closer to a sense of a “new normalcy”. For many property owners associations (POAs), that sense of normalcy begins at the start of year with the annual assessments. What will the annual/quarterly/monthly assessment look like for 2021, and what will 2021 bring for the collection of delinquent assessments as COVID-19 continues?