San Antonio attorney and State Bar of Texas Past President Allan K. DuBois will receive the inaugural Community Champion Award from the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness, or SACADA, on October 31.… Continue Reading
Former State Bar of Texas President Terry Tottenham talked about the importance of the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans program during a recent episode of The Dog Tag podcast. “We’ve reached and serviced more than 28,000 veterans and veteran family members up to now in Texas alone,” said Tottenham. “We have over 9,000 lawyers who’ve … Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal advice can get free consultations at a legal clinic at the Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic on Saturday, February 10. Veterans or spouses of deceased veterans can receive counsel from volunteer attorneys in any area of law, including family law, wills and probate, consumer law, real estate law, and tax … Continue Reading
Leading up to Veterans Day, November 11, bar associations and volunteer attorney programs across Texas are offering legal clinics for veterans. Here is a roundup of those currently scheduled:… Continue Reading
State Bar of Texas and Baylor Law School leaders honored veterans at a luncheon November 11. Baylor Law School Dean Brad Toben opened the event, which celebrated Veterans Day, and introduced State Bar President Frank Stevenson and past State Bar President Richard Pena. Stevenson spoke about Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans and his new initiative, … Continue Reading
The Tarrant County Bar Foundation celebrated pro bono efforts and raised money to improve access to justice at its annual luncheon this month. The Advocates for Justice Luncheon October 13 in Fort Worth benefited the foundation’s pro bono and community service programs and recognized the work of LegalLine, Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans—Tarrant County Chapter, … Continue Reading
Pro bono efforts are always important to members of the State Bar of Texas but this week even more so. That’s because it’s Celebrate Pro Bono Week—a national event October 23-29— that aims to underscore the importance of pro bono and showcase efforts by attorneys across the country. This year, the celebration also highlights helping … Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal help with disability benefits appeals can attend a free clinic in Houston this month. In order to attend, veterans must have received a decision from the Veterans Affairs Department on their disability benefit claim and must bring their decision letter to the clinic on June 15. Those attending must also … Continue Reading
Volunteer attorneys will be at the Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic (1200 W. Main St.) this Saturday, Nov. 14, to provide free legal advice and assistance to veterans and spouses of deceased veterans. From 9 a.m. to noon, lawyers will offer counsel in all areas of law, including family, consumer, and disability and veterans benefits. No … Continue Reading
Tight on time? No worries. We’ve got you covered. Here are this month’s Texas Bar Journal must-reads: Cyber Breach Getting ready for your worst tech nightmare by Jack M. Vaughan and Eben Kaplan Law Schools Ten deans describe how their institutions are confronting the changes in legal education by Texas Law School Deans Important Work … Continue Reading
The Texas Veterans Commission awarded a $95,000 grant to the Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) to expand its Veterans Legal Hotline for Texas veterans who do not have access to civil legal services.… Continue Reading
The Texas Legal Services Center today received a $95,000 grant to expand its Veterans Legal Hotline for veterans in need of civil legal services.… Continue Reading
Leaders of the Texas Young Lawyers Association took part in a Veterans Day parade in Dallas on Nov. 11, 2010, as part of the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans project. Legal clinics are being held around the state in conjunction with Veterans Day.… Continue Reading
