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 …
Law Practice Management |Succession PlanningDesignating a Custodian AttorneyWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 20, 2024Share this PostTable of Contents TDRP 13.04 Custodian’s Role Designation Portal Custodian Agreement Will & POA Text Checklist Forms and Resources ⇚ Back Designating a custodian attorney is a great place to start. It is quick, easy, and immediately provides for transition if you …
Law Practice Management |Succession PlanningFile Management and Ensuring Password AccessWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 20, 2024Share this PostTable of Contents Rules & Ethics Practice Tips Fee Agreement Language Closing Files Password Access Checklist Sample Policy ⇚ Back Managing accrued closed files can be a daunting task if an attorney has not employed file management or file retention …
Law Practice Management |Law Practice ManagementPractice Tips on File DestructionWritten byThe LPM DepartmentOctober 21, 2024Share this PostIntroduction In Texas, there is no bright line rule that states when a client file can be destroyed. Thes practice tips are based on the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the guidance provided in a few ethics opinions. …
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