Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is a statewide effort honoring Veterans Day and coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. From November 11-15, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono attorneys will provide civil legal services for qualified Texas veterans.… Continue Reading
The Houston Bar Association Veterans Legal Initiative is hosting a free legal advice clinic for U.S. veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Attorneys from the Houston Volunteer Lawyers will be available by phone from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to answer questions in areas of law including family law, evictions, bankruptcy, VA benefits, discharge … Continue Reading
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation and Texas Legal Aid Veterans Coalition are offering free virtual clinics to veterans statewide from November 9 to 13. Due to COVID-19, all clinics will be held virtually. Legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and private pro bono lawyers will provide civil legal services for qualified Texas … Continue Reading
The University of Houston Law Center is launching the first military justice clinic that has law students, under the supervision of faculty and experienced military defense attorneys, represent service members facing criminal charges. Maj. Jason Marquez, clinical adjunct professor at UH Law Center and a 21-year veteran of the armed forces, will lead the military … Continue Reading
The Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas honored veterans throughout the state at the Virtual 2020 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans. More than $422,000 was raised to help provide civil legal services to low-income Texas veterans. Proceeds are distributed by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and dedicated to the … Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing this 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 the novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the legal community. Important links Frequently Asked Questions — Coronavirus safety measures at … Continue Reading
All HBA and HVL-sponsored veterans legal clinics scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, as well as Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, have been canceled until further notice.… Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal assistance can attend a free clinic in Conroe on Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic, 690 S. Loop 336 W., 77304.… Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal advice or legal assistance can visit a free legal clinic in Harris County on Saturday, December 7. The clinic takes place at the Katy VA Outpatient Clinic, 750 Westgreen Blvd., Katy 77450 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 7 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout December, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
June 6, 2019, marked 75 years since the D-Day invasion in 1944 that would culminate with the end of World War II in Europe on V-E Day, May 8, 1945. As part of the 75th anniversary celebration, members of the University of Texas alumni band flew to Europe to perform in concerts and in parades … Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal assistance can attend a free clinic in Conroe on Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic, 690 S. Loop 336 W., 77304.… Continue Reading
Veterans can receive free legal advice at a clinic in Tomball hosted by the Montgomery County Bar Association, The Woodlands Bar Association, the Houston Northwest Bar Association, and the Houston Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative on Saturday, October 26.… Continue Reading
In recognition of Veterans Day, the State Bar of Texas would like to recognize attorneys who are serving or have served in the U.S. military with social media posts featuring the hashtag #TXLawyerUSVeteran.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 11 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout October, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 11 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout September, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 9 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout July, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 11 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout June, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 11 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout May, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
Veterans in need of legal advice can visit a free clinic put on by the Veterans Legal Initiative, a coalition providing pro bono legal services to U.S. veterans that includes the Brazoria County Bar Association, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers, and the Houston Bar Foundation. The clinic takes place Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m to … Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, is hosting 11 free legal clinics for county residents who meet financial guidelines. The clinics, which will be held throughout April, will offer legal advice and consultation in civil matters.… Continue Reading
The free clinic, which takes place December 8 at the Katy VA Outpatient Clinic, will offer veterans, or spouses of deceased veterans, one-on-one advice and counsel from volunteer attorneys in areas of law including family law, wills and probate, consumer law, and real estate and tax law, as well as disability and veterans benefits.… Continue Reading
The Galveston County Bar Association and the Houston Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative are sponsoring a free legal clinic for veterans on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. Veterans and spouses of deceased attorneys can receive one-on-one advice and counsel from volunteer attorneys in family law, wills and probate, consumer law, real estate … Continue Reading
