Galveston Laws
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A strategic military location, Galveston has a rich history with its share of economic and cultural ups-and-downs. Recently, Galveston has become an important center of the medical device industry and has invested in specialized higher education. In turn, this has strengthened the economy and generated an influx of new residents. But, in any city, with economic and demographic growth come an increasing number of legal issues. That’s why FindLaw has created legal resource pages and articles just for Galveston residents and visitors. The courthouse and legal aid resources, as well as articles on various types of cases can help get you started with your Galveston legal problem.