The Woodlands, population 76,000, is a master-planned community located in Montgomery County, Texas. It is located about 28 miles north of Houston and began as a bedroom community in 1974.

The Woodlands community has expanded to include several recreation and entertainment attractions, including seven golf courses, two movie theaters, over 150 restaurants, and The Woodlands Mall. The city also features a charming waterway complete to be fitted with sidewalks and waterway taxi services. The Woodlands is home to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the Woodlands Resort. Several corporations such as Chevron Phillips, Woodforest national Bank, and Lexicon Pharmaceuticals provide job opportunities for residents of the area.

In May 2010 legal news, a telecommunications company based in The Woodlands collected $3.7 million in a patent infringement case. The company, Commil USA, provides technology that allows cell-phone users to make calls without using minutes on their cell phone plan. They sued a California based company called Cisco Systems for using their technology to create similar Wi-Fi products. The suit lasted over a week and was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Lawsuits can be very complex and costly matters. If you feel that you are involved in a legal issue of any kind, it is important that you enlist the services of an attorney. There are many competent lawyers in The Woodlands, and LegalMatch can match you with the right one. LegalMatch is an online service that matches clients with attorneys, free of charge.

Legal claims in The Woodlands can be filed with The Woodlands Justice of the Peace. The Justice of the Peace has jurisdiction over a wide array of civil and criminal cases, including small claims and causes of action for eviction. If you have a claim, be sure to file promptly to avoid complications with deadlines.

For more information on legal resources in The Woodlands, Texas, feel free to visit the following web pages:

• The Woodlands Township official webpage
• The Woodlands Justice of the Peace
• The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce