Sexual assault victims are hesitant to share their stories because of many stigmas that are associated with those who report these acts. Victims are framed as liars, receive negative comments, and sometimes receive retaliation from their abusers. Every survivor deserves to never live in perpetual fear of their abuser and too many survivors carry the burden of shame and guilt when they should not. No one deserves to live like that.
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Guerra Fiesta Party 2023
It’s the third year in a row that we are fortunate enough to gather with our friends in the community and celebrate Fiesta by watching the 2023 Texas Cavaliers River Parade.
Military Sexual Assault Case Moves Forward In The 9th Circuit
The role that women play in our nation’s security is crucial. From World War I to 1948, their presence in the military grew exponentially.[1] In fact, it was not until June 12, 1948, that the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was enacted, which allowed women to join any branch of the military.[2] While women today are encouraged to join the armed services, various legal issues arise when acts of sexual assault occur within the confines of the military, especially when the assault occurs by one’s superior officer. This issue is currently ongoing in the groundbreaking case of Katheryn Spletstoser v. John Hyten.[3]
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Boerne Gymnastics Case Update
On April 5, 2022, Michael Spiller, was training at the Boerne Gymnastics Center when it was reported that he made unwanted physical, and sexual contact with multiple young gymnasts.
Mark Fassold and Bailey VanNatta Obtain an $2.97 Million Arbitration Award
Our firm makes it our mission to make sure justice is served by holding guilty parties accountable. When our attorneys Mark Fassold and Bailey VanNatta were given the opportunity to help a client who was killed by her ex-boyfriend, they worked endlessly to ensure that justice would be delivered.
Mark, Bailey, along with their team tirelessly worked on this case to obtain justice for $3.34 million our client. Through all of the controversy that surrounded the case, the team was able to obtain an arbitration award for the surviving family. Although it can never replace the person who was lost, we are proud of our team for not letting an employer’s poor actions go unpunished. Keep fighting the good fight, team! Below is the award.
2023-04-03 CadenaLerma-River Sub - Final Amended Award by Arbitrator to Counsel
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