Copperas Cove Attorneys for Military Families, Retirees, and Homeowners

Real Estate Law When Orders Change Fast

A service member who signs a lease and then receives PCS orders, or a deployment of 90 days or more, can end the lease early. Texas requires written notice and a copy of the orders (Property Code § 92.017). Landlords sometimes resist the notice. Buyers and sellers face the same time pressure when a move date arrives, and a rushed contract can cost real money.

We read purchase contracts, check title, run closings, and draft leases. Jay Beatty belongs to the Texas Land Title Association. Have our real estate lawyers look over any paper before you sign it.

Civil Litigation for Contract and Property Fights

Justice courts hear civil cases up to $20,000. Larger cases go to a county court or a district court, and Coryell County has two district courts, the 52nd and the 440th. Picking the wrong court costs weeks.

Our civil litigation attorneys weigh the cost of a lawsuit against what you can win. They tell you plainly when a demand letter will do the job and when you need to file. Bring your contract, your texts, and your receipts to the first call, because the paper trail usually decides these cases.

Business and Commercial Law for Small Operators

Copperas Cove has plenty of one-person shops, spouse-owned businesses, and side ventures that grew up. A sole proprietor files an assumed name certificate with the county clerk where the business operates (Business and Commerce Code § 71.054). An LLC files with the Secretary of State. Which one fits depends on your risk and your taxes.

Attorney Alex Bass handles commercial transactions and contract litigation. Our commercial law attorneys draft agreements, review leases, and collect unpaid accounts.

Consumer Law for Service Members and Their Families

The Military Lending Act caps the annual percentage rate at 36 percent on most consumer credit for active-duty members and their dependents (10 U.S.C. § 987). Some lenders and car dealers near bases ignore it. If you signed a loan that breaks that cap, call us.

We also take on abusive debt collectors, warranty failures, and deceptive sales practices. See our consumer law attorneys page for the full list.

Construction Law for Homes and Remodels

Cove neighborhoods keep growing, and so do disputes over cracked slabs and unfinished remodels. Before you sue a contractor over a home defect, Texas generally requires written notice by certified mail at least 60 days earlier (Property Code § 27.004). That notice must describe the defects in detail.

Jay Beatty managed large construction projects before law school, and Alex Bass ran the business side of an electrical subcontracting firm. Our construction law attorneys read the contract and the plans first.

Meet the Copperas Cove Attorneys at Michalk, Beatty & Alcozer

Glenn W. Michalk has practiced since 1970. He once prosecuted for Bell County and served as Killeen's city attorney, and he now assists as Of Counsel.

Jay R. Beatty, licensed in 1990, handles probate and wills along with business, consumer, real estate, and injury matters. He holds a degree in building construction and engineering and worked as a project engineer before law school.

Manuel Alcozer, licensed in 1992, spent years as a hospital respiratory therapist before law school. He is board-certified in Social Security Disability Advocacy and also handles injury and consumer cases.

Robert "Alex" Bass, licensed in 2009, finished law school magna cum laude at the University of Oklahoma. His work covers commercial, real estate, construction, consumer, and injury law.

Where We Meet You

Our office is at 3106 S W S Young Drive, Building D, Suite 401, in Killeen. If the drive doesn't work, we start by phone or video and meet in person when your case needs it. Your first call is free. You talk with a person, we ask what happened and what deadline worries you, and we tell you which attorney fits. We'll say so if your problem needs a different kind of lawyer.

Talk With Us About Your Copperas Cove Case

Bring your questions, your paperwork, and your deadline. Call 254-526-3024 for a free consultation with one of the Copperas Cove attorneys at Michalk, Beatty & Alcozer. We serve Copperas Cove, Fort Hood families, and the rest of Coryell and Lampasas counties. Hablamos español. Would you rather start in writing? Schedule a free consultation online, and someone will return your call.