Law Practice Management |Non-Texas LawyersForming a Firm in Texas When the Owner is Licensed Elsewhere — FAQsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 2, 2025Share this PostCan a firm that is incorporated in another state open a firm in Texas? Yes. It is not necessary to incorporate the firm in Texas. However, the firm must be registered with the …
Law Practice Management |Practice TechnologyAI Platform Evaluation ChecklistWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 1, 2025Share this PostDefine Goals and Use Cases Purpose: Identify specific tasks the AI will assist with, such as document review, contract analysis, legal research, or predictive analytics. Scope: Define the boundaries of the AI’s role to ensure alignment with the firm’s or department’s needs. …
Law Practice Management |Non-Texas LawyersQualifying for an Admission WaiverWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 25, 2025Share this PostThe Texas Board of Law Examiners is responsible for certifying that applicants are eligible for admission to the State Bar of Texas. The Supreme Court of Texas is ultimately responsible for admitting those applicants as licensed attorneys and members of the …
Law Practice Management |Non-Texas LawyersFAQs for In-House Counsel Not Licensed in TexasWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 16, 2025Share this PostDo I need to register with the State Bar of Texas? No. The State Bar of Texas does not require lawyers who are not licensed in the State of Texas to register or pay a fee. What rule …
Law Practice Management |Non-Texas LawyersPracticing Remotely in Texas When Licensed ElsewhereWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 14, 2025Share this PostWith an increase in the number of lawyers who practice remotely, a common question arises: Can a lawyer who is not licensed in Texas practice in Texas? The answer is yes, provided that the lawyer adheres to Texas Disciplinary …
April 30, 2025Can I Sell My Practice?Written by Gregory W. Sampson and Rebekah Steely BrookerShare this PostWith the undeniable graying of our profession, more lawyers are facing retirement and, for some less fortunate, an unplanned early termination of their practice by disability, death, or other circumstances. This leads lawyers and their families to ask whether …
Law Practice Management |Succession PlanningThe Succession Planning Toolkit, 2nd EditionWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 25, 2024Share this PostThis Succession Planning Toolkit provides the information lawyers need to successfully plan an easy transition from the practice of law. It is divided into four chapters, or steps, from simple to more complex. Although the Toolkit is designed so that …
Law Practice Management |Succession PlanningSudden Cessation of Practice and CustodianshipsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 20, 2024Share this PostTable of Contents TDRP 13 Custodian Guidance Client Files IOLTA Accounts Temporary Cessation Wrapping Up Forms and Resources ⇚ Back The Mechanics of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, Part XIII Cessation of practice procedure rests primarily on Texas Rules …
Law Practice Management |Succession PlanningTransition PlanningWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 20, 2024Share this PostTable of Contents Overview Sales Overview FAQs Rules & Practice Tips Buyer & Seller Checklists Traditional Succession Methods Closing Your Practice Dissolving the Professional Entity Forms and Resources ⇚ Back The goal of transition planning is to enable you to achieve what you perceive …
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