Editor’s note: State Bar of Texas President Tom Vick sent the following message to members Wednesday. Dear Members, I’m writing to let you know that the Nominations and Elections Subcommittee of the State Bar Board of Directors voted today to nominate Lisa Blue of Dallas and Randy Sorrels of Houston to be candidates for 2018-2019 … Continue Reading
Editor’s note: State Bar of Texas President Tom Vick sent the following message to members on Friday. Dear Members, We as a country seek to honor our veterans in many ways. The State Bar of Texas, local bars, legal aid agencies, and many varied volunteer service organizations seek to honor veterans by serving them—providing free … Continue Reading
I started law school at Stanford in September 1978. Dressed in blue jeans, a flannel shirt, and hiking boots, I stood out like a sore thumb among my classmates, a sea of Ivy Leaguers in khaki pants, Izod shirts, and Top-Siders (sans socks). One of the fast friends I made was Warren Malone, a kid … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas promoted a PSA about barratry on this blog and on Texasbar.com in late August that included incomplete information about barratry or improper solicitation. The video was removed and the website was updated with additional information on September 8. In many cases it is a crime in Texas for a lawyer … Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing a daily collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts. Important Harvey Links If you are an attorney who has been adversely affected or … Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing a daily collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts. Important Harvey Links If you are an attorney who has been adversely affected or … Continue Reading
Editor’s note: The Houston Bar Association issued the following news release Friday. The Houston Bar Association has expanded its LegalLine program to assist those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and has a toll-free number for Texas residents outside the Houston area.… Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing a daily collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts. If you have been adversely affected or wish to assist a colleague, please take … Continue Reading
When G. Thomas Vick Jr. was sworn in as 2017-18 president of the State Bar of Texas on June 23, he cemented an unusual resume he shares with his colleague and peer F. R. “Buck” Files Jr. Within five years, the two men have each attained the prestigious positions of president of the State Bar … Continue Reading
The National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being today released a comprehensive report that makes recommendations for improving lawyer well-being, including addressing substance use and mental health issues. Bree Buchanan, director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, is a co-chair of the task force and a co-author of the report. The report’s recommendations focus on central … Continue Reading
Young lawyers interested in establishing their own law firms can get guidance at a three-day seminar at Baylor Law School, August 16-18. Legal Mapmaker™, which is sponsored by Baylor Law School in collaboration with other law schools and the State Bar of Texas, aims to equip new lawyers with the tools to start practices … Continue Reading
Scammers targeting the elderly have set up a fake law firm website as part of an elaborate scam designed to trick the public, according to a lawsuit filed by the Houston Bar Association. The scam reportedly involved sending letters to elderly people informing them that they are due to receive life insurance proceeds as a … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas has improved the user interface on My Bar Page of texasbar.com to make it easier for members to access the information they need. New buttons have been added for editing attorney profiles, directory options, and contact information. Attorneys can use the “edit contact info” button to provide an address for … Continue Reading
Top legal experts offered guidance and perspective on ethics in the constantly evolving and fairly unconventional field of entertainment law at a South By Southwest panel titled “Ethics Matter.” Peter Strand, a partner at the Chicago-based Leavens Strand & Glover LLC; Lawrence Waks of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; and retired Chief Justice … Continue Reading
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jack Pope, the longest living state chief justice in U.S. history, died Saturday, the Supreme Court announced. He was 103. Pope served as an associate justice on the Texas Supreme Court from 1964 to 1982 and as chief justice from 1982 to 1985. He was known for accomplishments including the … Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program will hold a free expunction and non-disclosure clinic for Dallas County residents who meet certain financial guidelines at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the West Dallas Multi-Purpose Community Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and provide free legal assistance to low-income Dallas County residents. An additional … Continue Reading
Applications are due July 15 for the American Society of International Law’s Women in International Law Mentoring Program. Now in its fourth year, the program is a project of ASIL’s Women in International Law Interest Group. It aims to build a global network of female international law professionals and to foster the next generation of … Continue Reading
Texas Bar Today is an online media network featuring curated news and commentary from Texas legal professionals. It is provided as a service of the State Bar of Texas. If you are a Texas legal professional/blogger and are not yet listed on the Texas Law Blogs section of Texas Bar Today, please email webmaster@texasbar.com to request inclusion … Continue Reading
The Dallas Bar Association invites attorneys and members of the public to a free panel discussion on “Uncovering Implicit Bias and Understanding its Effects” from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Pavilion at the Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave. in downtown Dallas.… Continue Reading
Veterans can visit a free legal clinic scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon January 23 at the VFW Post 7109, 4202 W. Walnut, Pearland, TX 77581. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can receive one-on-one advice and counsel at the clinic from a volunteer attorney in any area of law including family, consumer, … Continue Reading
Three Texas attorneys were honored by the State Bar of Texas Office of Minority Affairs during the Keynote Awards Luncheon of the Texas Minority Affairs Counsel Program (TMCP) at the Westin Houston Memorial City. Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan was awarded the TMCP Lifetime Achievement Award during the October 16 event. The award recognizes an … Continue Reading
A new oath passed by the 84th Texas Legislature designed to advance civility and integrity in the practice of law will be used to swear in Texas lawyers at the next New Lawyers Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. November 16 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. The State Bar of Texas is inviting all … Continue Reading
The Brazoria County Bar Association and the Houston Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative are hosting a free legal clinic for veterans Saturday, October 17, at the Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic, 208 Oak Dr. South. Volunteer lawyers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to noon to answer questions on any area of law, including family, … Continue Reading
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, attorneys can listen to speakers Hyattye O. Simmons and Deborah Butler discuss the importance of “Cyber Security and Data Privacy” during the 23rd Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. on October 15 at the Westin Houston Memorial City hotel.… Continue Reading
