EP279: 14 Rapid Fire Q&As With Attorney Dannielle Simms on Texas Family Law
A compilation of rapid fire questions put to Dannielle Simms, Texas family attorney at the SimmsLawGroup.com based in Houston, Texas.
EP277 Immigration Deportation – Options & Implications. With Andy Semotiuk
In this interview, immigration attorney Andy Semotiuk of the PaceLawFirm.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis discusses the potential deportation options under the incoming Trump administration. Andy acknowledges that while there is a desire to deport the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., the practicality and logistics of doing so on a large scale are highly […]
EP276 What Judges Think About Parental Instability. With Attorney Dannielle Simms
In this episode, attorneys Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com and Mac Pierre-Louis discuss the concept of “stability” in the context of family law cases. Danielle, a family law attorney in Texas, explains that judges look at various factors when assessing a parent’s stability, including the child’s living situation, school enrollment, and the parent’s relationships and financial […]
EP274 Withholding Kids – What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? With Dannielle Simms
In this episode, attorneys Mac Pierre-Louis and Dannielle Simms discuss the legal concept of a writ of habeas corpus, which is used to return a child to the parent with the superior right to possession. They explain that this remedy is often necessary when one parent is withholding a child from the other parent in […]
EP273 H-1B Visas: What Are They and Why the Uproar? With Andy Semotiuk
H-1B Visas: A Sudden Controversial Debate Over America’s Workforce The H-1B visa program has been a topic of intense debate recently, with strong opinions on both sides. This visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, often in the tech industry. The program aims to fill gaps in the American workforce […]
EP272 Custody: My Child is 12. Now What? With Dannielle Simms
Attorney Dannielle Simms of the Simmslawgroup.com discusses with Mac Pierre-Louis the topic of child custody preferences in Texas, particularly when a child reaches the age of 12. The discussion covers the legal framework around a child’s preference, the process of the judge interviewing the child, and the factors the judge considers in determining the child’s […]
New Texas Laws Taking Effect in 2025: What You Need to Know
As we ring in 2025, several significant changes to Texas law are set to take effect tomorrow. From simplified vehicle registration to enhanced data privacy protections, here’s what Texans can expect in the new year. Goodbye Annual Vehicle Inspections (HB 3297) Perhaps the most noticeable change for Texas drivers is the elimination of mandatory safety […]
EP271 Cross-Border Transactions PART 2 – With Federico Vasoli & Domenic Pini
In this follow-up PART 2 episode of the Lawyers and Mediators International show, host Mac Pierre-Louis discusses cross-border transactions and disputes with legal experts Federico Vasoli of DmtvGlobal.com and Domenic Pini of PiniFranco.com. See PART 1 below. This discussion focused on the challenges of cross-border transactions and investments, and the importance of finding trustworthy legal […]
EP270 Promoting Mediation Through Literary Works with Chijioke Ibeku
Chijioke Ibeku, a Nigerian lawyer and mediator, consultant, and property development manager, joined Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss his recent works on conflict resolution. In the interview, Chijioke explains that his goal with these books is to expose the different facets of mediation and provide readers with a better understanding of how mediation can be applied […]