- GuardianshipNon-Traditional Family Law Matters (wills; contracts; powers of attorney; funeral and burial documents; financial documents; out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate; designation of remains) Best & Spruill represents clients regarding cohabitation issues outside of marriage, including asset transfer and protection, health care issues, powers of attorney, real estate, probate, guardianship, and related matters. While Best & Spruill offers these services to couples in ‘traditional’ married relationships, the focus is on protecting the rights of couples in committed relationships who, for various reasons, do not have access to protections afforded ‘traditionally’ married couples.
- Wrongful DeathMedical Negligence/Malpractice (Wrongful death; survival actions; long-term care facilities; home health care; assisted living centers; dialysis centers; group homes; MHMR group homes; hospitals; ambulances; all health care providers)
- Business Disputes
- Wrongful TerminationBest & Spruill attorneys understand the impact of the emotional and mental damage on individuals and groups who have experienced discrimination. We believe an individual or group who has experienced discrimination deserves the best representation possible to correct and/or compensate victims for actions taken against them. Our staff has experience representing both employers and employees in state and federal employment matters from the EEOC or state employment commissions’ stages all the way through trial and appeal if necessary. Examples of discrimination include but are not limited to, wrongful discharge/termination, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, Americans with Disabilities Act, and unemployment compensation disputes. We have an excellent track record for producing positive results for our clients involved in all types of employment and workplace disputes.
- Employment DiscriminationTop 2009 Plantiff's verdict of the year as ranked by Texas Lawyer & Verdict search - sex discrimination/retaliation case (Western District of Texas - Austin Division)
- Employment LitigationAnd employers in employment disputes allows Best & Spruill to offer valuable in-service training and seminars to assist human resource departments in providing training to all levels of staff on appropriate workplace behaviors.
- Sexual Harassment
- Premises Liability
- Personal Injury
- Medical MalpracticeBest & Spruill Law Firm Austin Texas Health Law, Regulatory Law, Medical Malpractice - Non-Traditional Family Law Matters
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Tax LawRashel Dube joined the Best & Spruill team in July 2009. Mrs. Dube’s background includes business management, accounting, human resources, tax preparation, project management, and information technology. In her role as Office Manager, Mrs. Dube is responsible for handling all business related matters for the firm such as human resources, developing and maintaining office procedures and employee manuals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, accounting, website maintenance, vendor relations, and general day-to-day operations. She is also responsible for information technology either by providing support directly or by obtaining outside technical assistance when necessary. Mrs. Dube works with the various vendors who provide services to the firm as well as the company CPA. She is also a notary and witnesses numerous documents.