Climate Change May Be Reason for Floods

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Climate change is not a new topic. Global warming has been in the news for more than a decade. While scientists point to climate change as a major cause for shifts in weather like those that put Austin underwater, politicians remain skeptical. The recent floods in Texas have left 15 people dead and 12 others missing. According to climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon, these floods are evidence of what is happening with our planet. “We have observed an increase of heavy rain events, at least in the South-Central United States, including Texas. And it’s consistent with what we would expect from… Read More

Historic Runoff Election – Vote For Steve Adler!

The Loewy Law Firm is very excited to support Steve Adler for Mayor of Austin. We encourage everyone to vote for him. This is a very important election and it will be decided TODAY. Here are the main reasons we support Steve: 1. Steve is a successful business owner – Steve has run a successful small business (Barron & Adler) for over twenty years and understands about the challenges of creating business opportunities, managing people, and helping those in need. This is the kind of person we want running this city. Read More

Vote Steve Adler for Mayor

The Loewy Law Firm is very excited to support Steve Adler for Mayor of Austin. We encourage everyone to vote for him. This is a very important election. Here are the main reasons we support Steve: 1. Steve is a successful business owner – Steve has run a successful small business (Barron & Adler) for over twenty years and understands about the challenges of creating business opportunities, managing people, and helping those in need. This is the kind of person we want running this city. 2. Steve is… Read More

Adam Loewy Appears on KVUE to discuss TASER Case

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Adam Loewy appeared on KVUE last night to discuss the latest developments in a high profile TASER case our law firm is handling.  The case involves the Tasing of a young man named Noe Nino de Rivera, who was TASED in a hallway in Cedar Creek High School in November. As a survelliance video shows, Noe was not being aggressive or doing anything wrong yet he was unjustifiably Tased by Bastrop Sheriff Deputy Randy McMillan.  As a result of the Tasing, Noe fell back, slammed his head, and sustained a very serious Traumatic Brain Injury.  He was in a… Read More

Randall Slage for Justice of the Peace Fundraiser

On May 1, 2014, we are very honored to host a fundraiser for our friend Randall Slage, who is running for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2 in Travis Count.  A Justice of the Peace is a Judge who hears certain misdemeanor cases, civil cases with an amount in controversy under $10,000, and who performs a variety legal duties (performing marriages, issuing warrants, etc).  This is a very important position because it deals directly with tens of thousands citizens per year on important issues. Randall was born and raised in Austin and attended the University of Texas.  He has… Read More