About Kate Eckhart
Kate Mains Eckhart is an accomplished associate in the firm's Beaumont office, focusing her practice on real estate and corporate transactions, tax, estate planning and probate, oil and gas law, and probate and guardianship litigation.
During her time at South Texas College of Law, Kate was actively involved with the South Texas Law Review as a member of the Editorial Board. She gained valuable experience as a law clerk at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas and contributed as a research assistant, updating hornbooks on federal income taxation and estate and gift taxation. Her academic excellence was recognized with the American Jurisprudence Award in Consumer Transactions and a Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
Before joining MehaffyWeber, Kate worked as an Associate in the Global Tax Services department at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding Texas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Kate Eckhart's primary practice areas?
Kate specializes in real estate and corporate transactions, tax, estate planning and probate, oil and gas law, and probate and guardianship litigation.
Where did Kate Eckhart attend law school?
Kate attended South Texas College of Law.
What was Kate Eckhart's role before joining MehaffyWeber?
She was an Associate in the Global Tax Services department at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
What awards did Kate Eckhart receive in law school?
She received the American Jurisprudence Award in Consumer Transactions and a Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Kate Eckhart for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Kate for a free case review
