Houston & Alexander August/September 2017

Outstanding Attorney “I found myself in a difficult situation and was terrified because I had never been in trouble before in my life. After calling Johnny, he immediately took time out of his busy schedule and allowed me to come in for a consultation. I was terrified at first, but I was relieved after speaking with Johnny. He and his staff made me feel at home, and he treated me as a friend, not just a client. After my consultation, Johnny kept in touch on a regular basis and made sure that I wasn’t too stressed until my court date. Everything was dismissed. Johnny went out of his way to help me. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney, and I am very thankful for Johnny and his help. Without a doubt, he and his staff are the best! If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need the best, there is no one better for the job! Thank you, Johnny!” - Reese Simply the Best “I had a bad day in Tennessee one morning. I had never been in trouble in my life — or ever been detained for anything. Needless to say, I was terrified. My career was in jeopardy; my record Moving can be a stressful experience. Buying or renting a home is expensive enough. Between the down payment or deposit and the cost of movers, the grand total can be overwhelming. However, with these tips, you can cut down on your moving costs. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD One of the easiest ways to save money and time during your move is by selling and donating unused items in your home. And packing up and moving is so much easier when you have less stuff! “Take your upcoming move as an opportunity to make a little extra spending money when you’re decluttering your home,” says Linda Descano, women and money expert from Citibank’s Women & Co. An easy way to sell your unused items is by posting ads for them on eBay, Craigslist, or Letgo. GET YOUR MOVING SUPPLIES FOR CHEAP Social media can be a great tool for getting your moving supplies for free. Make a post on your social media accounts, asking for boxes and other moving supplies. People often have extras lying around. Also, local stores will often let you have their extra boxes for free. Liquor stores, in particular, have small and sturdy boxes, which are great for moving books and breakables. You can also score big boxes for framed art and mirrors at bike, grocery, and photocopy stores. If you call ahead of time, they will often keep boxes intact for you. Also, start collecting boxes a couple of weeks ahead of time — you can never start too early! Move on the Cheap

Tips and Tricks to Make Your Move Less Stressful

TAX DEDUCTION If you’re moving more than 50 miles away, you can save your receipts for a tax deduction, says Adrian Nazari, CEO of credit and load website creditsesame.com. But you have to keep a few things in mind. In order to receive tax deductions, your move must be job related, and accepting the job would have had to increase your commute by more than 50 miles if you had decided not to move. You also must be employed full time for at least 39 weeks during the 12-month period after you move. Lastly, your employer must not be covering your moving expenses. It’s true; moving can be stressful and expensive. However, following the tips above can not only save you time and effort, they can also save you a good chunk of change.

Client Testimonial

was doomed; and I was generally hopeless. I met Johnny the next day, and he dropped what he was doing to consult me and review my charges. I knew after the first phone call that I had contacted the man for the job. Sitting with him during the consultation, I immediately felt a sense of relief and ease. The two months between consultation and my court date were filled with sleepless nights and a feeling of disgust with myself. Johnny worked hard and navigated this situation with a ferocious work ethic and strategy. The outcome was total dismissal! Johnny Houston felt like he was not only a professional partner in my life, but also a friend. His down-to-earth approach couldn’t have been more comforting in such a time of great stress and uncertainty. In the court room, you could tell that he had the respect of everyone present. The other attorneys, the law enforcement, and the court staff all treated him with high regard. I had always had a not-so-great opinion of attorneys and a wary opinion of the field. Not so here. Should you ever find yourself in a life situation where you need the best, there is only one option: Johnny Houston and his entire staff. Never consider another. If I could give him 50 stars, I would. Thanks, Johnny!” - Anonymous

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