Difficult as it may be to believe, Texas lawyers have been using mediation to resolve disputes for more than 25 years. Mediators, during this time period, have developed a broad array of methods of resolving even the most complex problems. Texas lawyers have also received training in mediation advocacy, negotiation, and utilizing various alternative dispute … Continue Reading
Houston residents affected by the recent flooding and other severe weather can find answers to legal questions during an extended LegalLine program from noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, the Houston Bar Association announced today.… Continue Reading
Victims of the recent flooding and other severe weather in Texas can call (800) 504-7030 to find answers to their basic legal questions and get connected with a local legal aid provider. The State Bar of Texas is offering the legal hotline, along with this online resources page, to assist residents of the areas affected … Continue Reading
Richard Pena, 1998-1999 State Bar of Texas president, is headed home following a seven-day tour in Ireland. Pena, along with a delegation of attorneys from the U.S., has spent the past week exploring the land and meeting with leaders to learn about the area’s current politics and history, including the Northern Ireland peace process. The … Continue Reading
The Houston Bar Association and Harris County judiciary presented their eighth annual Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards during a ceremony and luncheon on April 30. A committee of seven judges and six attorneys selected the recipients, who were commended for outstanding pro bono service. Those recognized included Norton Rose Fulbright, Winston & Strawn, … Continue Reading
Ellen K. Solender entered Southern Methodist University School of Law as a student in 1968. Shortly after graduating, she joined the staff and, in 1977, became the second woman in the history of the law school to received tenure. Now, she has gifted $2 million to the school, since renamed SMU Dedman School of Law, … Continue Reading
Last year, the Texas Advocacy Project provided legal services to 9,718 Texans, including hundreds of callers seeking information about protective orders for victims of abuse. According to the group, those who receive protective orders are 80 percent less likely to be re-victimized than those who do not. But for various reasons, victims don’t always receive … Continue Reading
On the morning of May 11, the State Bar of Texas will congratulate and administer the oath of office to more than 700 incoming attorneys at the New Lawyer Induction Ceremony, held at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin at 10 a.m. If you are a newly licensed attorney or a proud family member or … Continue Reading
The Austin Bar Association and the Austin Bar Foundation celebrated Law Day during a luncheon on April 30. More than 200 guests attended and several individuals received recognition during the event, which was held at the W Austin Hotel. David Escamilla, a Travis County attorney, received the Regina Rogoff Award from the Austin Bar Association. … Continue Reading
Thank you to the 44 authors who submitted entries to the Texas Bar Journal Short Story Contest this year. To keep the contest fair and impartial, author names were removed from each entry and replaced with numbers. Two panels of judges faced the challenging task of selecting the winners, and for each round, the same … Continue Reading
