The casual observer wandering by this courthouse in the sleepy downtown of Marshall would never…read moresuspect that it is home to some of the biggest legal battles in the country. Specifically, this courthouse in Marshall, TX has become perhaps the most preferred place to file big patent lawsuits in the entire country. More than $200 million in verdicts have been entered in the last three weeks alone. As a result, some of the top technology trial lawyers in the country fly in constantly to wage war here. If you are in the area, and you like that kind of thing, it would be worth calling to see if opening statements or closing arguments are about to happen in one of these huge cases. The courthouse itself has been renovated, and it is nice, but note that you can't bring your cellphone in with you, so leave that in the car. Plus, the wood benches look better than they feel, and people actually bring cushions in with them to sit on. Finally, the left side has better views of the media screen, and the screen tends to be used a lot in these cases.

Bob H is absolutely correct. One additional not is that gentlemen are required to wear jackets in…read morethe courtroom. And not only are patent cases tried here, but also other cases of local interest, including personal injury cases. Some of the best trial practitioners in the country practice in Texas and they are often called on to try cases in this courthouse. Not to be missed!!

The Confederate Capital of Missouri? In Texas?…read more Yep. I know, you may have many questions, such as, what was MIssiouri doing inside Texas? Or, Missouri wasn't part of the Confederacy, was it? Missouri was not part of the Confederacy, but that didn't stop Missouri Confederates from sending "their" government reps down to Marshall during the Civil War to set up shop. Wishful thinking. The building where some people purported to move MIssouri is no longer -- it was demolished years ago. But true history buffs might want to stop by and recall one more absurdity of the Civil War if they happen through town.

I rode Amtrak first time from Chicago to Texas and received extremely poor customer service. I was…read morelooking forward to dining in dining car with my family for 4 meals. However the wait staff was rude upon me inquirying what is on the menu. From his rude response I decided not to dine in dining car the whole trip and eat from cafe. Also there was no running water in the morning to brush teeth or wash hands after using bathroom. Overall experience is a 1 star. Worse off NO Wi-Fi it shows Amtrak Wi-Fi but it does NOT work. I had to purchase data from my cell phone company to create hotspot

Two trains a day, one in each direction, about 12 hours a part. Not a very busy location, but its…read moreyour typical southern hospitality from a small town.

Whom ever does the packages at the Marshall Texas office needs help. On the 21st my package was in…read moreShreveport. The 22 it arrived in Marshall. The 22nd it arrived back in Shreveport later in the day. Now to be delivered back to Marshall on the 23rd. I needed it today.. the 22nd. This has happened before. Poor facility.

The Marshall post office needs new leadership. I have had packages missing, delivered to the wrong…read moreaddress, and been getting my neighbors' mail on more than several occasions. I've had mail shown delivered at my mailbox nowhere to be found. Today, I went up to the post office and attempted to speak with the postmaster. I was again missing mail, two packages. After being told she wouldn't see me , I told them I'm not leaving until I speak with her. The postmaster, Daphne Moore, came out from the back of the office, my packages already in her hands, which showed delivered to my address in their system from yesterday. She immediately met me with an attitude and refused to address my concerns. Offered no help, no apology, or anything. Just a simple search of her name on FB shows that I'm not the only person that has had issues with this postmaster. I'm not the only one on my street that has been having issues with mail delivery either. Several times we have gone days without anyone on my street receiving mail. I've already filed complaints regarding the postmaster's behavior and the carrier's inability to deliver mail. I'm sure it's to no avail. Another governmental employee that collects a salary with no accountability. There are good people up at the post office. This isn't directed at you, but after interacting with this woman, I'm sure she isn't much of a supervisor either.