Round Rock Attorneys for Injury, Disability, Probate, and Business Law
You live in a city of tech jobs, busy highways, and new construction, and legal trouble shows up in all three. Our Round Rock attorneys at Michalk, Beatty & Alcozer, L.P. handle nine kinds of cases, from a wreck on the I-35 frontage road to a lien filed against your new home. Each section below names the Round Rock detail that changes the advice, such as the court, the clock, or the local employer. Pick your problem and follow the link for the full guide.
Round Rock Attorneys Who Know Which Courthouse Your Case Needs
Round Rock lies mostly in Williamson County, with a small slice of Travis County south along I-35. Your address, not the city name, decides the county. Look at your property tax bill or appraisal record if you aren't sure.
Williamson County cases go to the Justice Center at 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown. Small claims and evictions in Precinct 1 start closer to home, at the justice court at 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock. If you live on the Travis side, your case belongs in Austin. We check that before we file anything, and our Georgetown location page covers the county seat.
Personal Injury: Crashes on I-35, SH 45, and University Boulevard
Round Rock drivers share I-35, SH 45, SH 130, and University Boulevard with commuters, delivery trucks, and shoppers heading to the outlets and IKEA. TxDOT is also planning a 13-mile I-35 rebuild from SH 29 to SH 45 North, so expect more construction-zone wrecks.
Texas gives you two years to sue (Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003). It also bars recovery if a jury finds you more than 50 percent at fault (§ 33.001). Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center are both state-designated Level II trauma centers, and their records become the core of your claim. Start with our Round Rock personal injury lawyers.
Social Security Disability for Round Rock Office and Tech Workers
Many Round Rock jobs involve sitting at a desk, and Social Security often asks one question: can you still do sit-down work? A back injury, migraines, or severe anxiety can end a career even when you could technically hold a pen. We build the medical record around how often you'd miss work and how long you can concentrate.
In 2026, earning more than $1,690 a month ($2,830 if you're blind) generally counts as working. After a denial you have 60 days to appeal. Manuel Alcozer holds board certification in Social Security Disability Advocacy, and our Round Rock disability lawyers handle claims from application through hearing.
Probate and Wills When Your Estate Touches Two Counties
Probate files in the county where the person lived at death. For most Round Rock families that's Williamson County in Georgetown. For others, it's Travis County in Austin.
Round Rock estates often include 401(k) plans and employer stock, which pass by beneficiary form instead of by will. A Texas will generally must be offered for probate within four years of death (Estates Code § 256.003), so waiting costs you options. Attorney Jay Beatty, our only probate attorney, reads the plan documents before he files. See our Round Rock probate attorney page for the full walk-through.
Veterans Benefits for Families Along the I-35 Corridor
Fort Hood sits up the same I-35 that runs through Round Rock, and the VA appeal process looks the same whether you served there or somewhere far away. Attorneys Alex Bass and Manuel Alcozer are accredited to appear before the VA. Their veterans work centers on appeals, including PTSD and Agent Orange cases.
Williamson County Veteran Services keeps a Round Rock Annex, by appointment, and it's a good first stop for a simple claim. Call us when the VA denies you or rates a condition too low. You have one year from the date on a decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review or Board appeal. Read how we approach VA disability appeals before that clock runs out.
Real Estate Law for Round Rock Homes and Land
Two appraisal districts value Round Rock property: Williamson Central and Travis Central. You can protest a value by May 15, or within 30 days after your notice arrives if that's later (Tax Code § 41.44). Miss it, and the higher bill stands for the year.
Buying or selling raises its own rules. A seller must hand over a disclosure notice (Property Code § 5.008), and a lot inside a municipal utility district needs a separate notice before you sign (Water Code § 49.452). Our real estate attorneys handle closings, title exams, leases, and boundary fights, and Jay Beatty belongs to the Texas Land Title Association.
Civil Litigation in Round Rock and Georgetown Courts
Dollar amount picks the court. Justice court takes claims up to $20,000, and the Precinct 1 court sits on Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock. Larger suits move to the county courts at law and district courts in Georgetown.
Time limits matter as much as venue. Texas gives four years to sue for debt, fraud, or breach of fiduciary duty (Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.004). Our civil litigation attorneys try to settle early, then prepare every file for a courtroom so your offer looks real to the other side.
Why Choose Michalk, Beatty & Alcozer, L.P.? Our Commitment to You
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Unyielding Commitment to JusticeWe strive to ensure that all persons have access to a legal process that is fair, open, transparent, and holds those who infringe on your rights accountable.
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Relentless Pursuit of Fair CompensationWe advocate to secure the maximum compensation you deserve, recognizing the profound impact your lawsuit can have on your livelihood.
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Empathetic Guidance Through AdversityWe stand by your side with unwavering support and understanding, providing guidance and reassurance during what may be one of the most challenging times in your life.
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Resolute Advocacy for Your RightsWith determination and expertise, we navigate the complexities of the legal system on your behalf, steadfastly protecting your rights and interests at every turn.
Commercial Law for Round Rock Business Owners
A Round Rock business can be a two-person contractor or a company with a global parent, and both need clean paperwork. We form entities, draft shareholder agreements, and write employee and confidentiality agreements. We also handle loan documents and collection work.
Check your non-compete before you sign it, because Texas courts read these agreements closely. Texas enforces one only when it supports another enforceable promise and stays reasonable on time, place, and scope (Business and Commerce Code § 15.50). Huge fights can leave the usual courthouse, since the state's Business Court hears some disputes above $5 million or $10 million. Our commercial law attorneys work on both ends.
Consumer Law for Round Rock Buyers and Borrowers
New to town and buried in calls from a collector? You have rights. The Texas Debt Collection Act bans false statements about what you owe, and federal law adds its own limits.
Under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, you must send a written notice at least 60 days before suing, then file within two years of the deceptive act (Business and Commerce Code §§ 17.505, 17.565). Our consumer law attorneys also take warranty claims, repossessions, and insurance bad faith, and we can prepare the demand letter that starts the clock.
Construction Law Near Kalahari, the Outlets, and New Subdivisions
Round Rock keeps building, from resort-sized projects like Kalahari to new subdivisions. Jay Beatty spent years as a project engineer and manager on office buildings, hospitals, and hotels before law school. Alex Bass worked as business manager for an electrical subcontractor.
Deadlines in lien work come fast. On a house, a subcontractor must send notice by the 15th day of the second month after the work, and the lien affidavit is due by the 15th day of the third month. Homeowners must give builders 60 days' written notice before suing for defects (Property Code § 27.004). Our construction attorneys handle liens, defects, and prompt-pay claims.
Four Attorneys, Four Different Backgrounds
Glenn Michalk has been licensed in Texas since 1970 and once served as a Bell County assistant district attorney and Killeen's city attorney. Jay Beatty brings his building background and a 1990 law license. Manuel Alcozer worked as a respiratory therapist in two hospitals before law school, and he speaks Spanish. Alex Bass has practiced since 2009.
When you call our Round Rock attorneys, you reach a lawyer who knows your type of case, not a rotating intake line. A wreck victim, a tech worker with a denied claim, and a contractor chasing payment each need a different kind of experience. We match the case to the attorney whose background fits it, and that attorney stays on your file. Read Jay Beatty's profile to see how his construction career shapes the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which court will hear my case if I live in Round Rock?Most Round Rock cases go to Williamson County courts in Georgetown. Small claims and evictions in Precinct 1 start at the Round Rock justice court on Old Settlers Boulevard. Homes on the Travis County side go to Austin.
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How long do I have to sue after a car wreck in Round Rock?Two years from the date of the crash in most injury and wrongful death cases. If a jury finds you more than 50 percent at fault, you recover nothing. Call early so the evidence stays fresh.
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How long do I have to appeal a denied disability claim?You have 60 days from the date you receive the notice. Missing it can mean starting over with a new application. Send us the denial letter right away.
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Can I get help with a VA disability denial?Yes. Attorneys Alex Bass and Manuel Alcozer are VA-accredited. You generally have one year from the decision letter to ask for a Higher-Level Review or Board appeal and keep your original effective date.
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What's the deadline for a mechanic's lien in Texas?It depends on your role and the type of job. An original contractor on a house must file by the 15th day of the third month after finishing. Subcontractors must also send notices on earlier dates, so check yours now.
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Do I have to warn a business before suing under the DTPA?Usually, yes. You must send written notice at least 60 days before you file. The notice has to describe your complaint and your damages in reasonable detail.
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How do I protest my Round Rock property tax value?File a notice of protest with your appraisal district by May 15 or 30 days after your notice was delivered, whichever is later. Williamson Central Appraisal District covers most of Round Rock. Travis Central covers the rest.
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Does your firm speak Spanish?Yes. Hablamos español, and Manuel Alcozer speaks Spanish. Tell the office which language you prefer when you call.
Call Our Round Rock Attorneys for a Free Consultation
Tell us what happened, and we'll tell you which court, which deadline, and which attorney. Round Rock attorneys on our team can often point you to the right next step in the first call. Call 254-526-3024 for a free consultation, or request a free consultation online. For help elsewhere in the region, see our Central Texas attorneys page.
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