The discipline of law practice is changing. In Texas, regional offices of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel encountered an increase in demand to address situations in which lawyers had died or were otherwise “absent” from law practice. The development echoed findings of the ABA National Task Force on Lawyer Wellness. The trends are not unique to …
I could really use a low-cost legal research tool. What are my options?
The State Bar of Texas is the first and only bar association to offer its members free access to both Casemaker and Fastcase. Get access to Texas Supreme Court opinions, Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinions, U.S. Supreme Court opinions, and additional information. Access both Fastcase and Casemaker through your My Bar Page account here …
What is the Lawyer Referral and Information Service?
The Lawyer Referral and Information Service fields 5,000-6,000 calls per month and serves 246 counties across Texas. Each call is screened to make sure LRIS is sending qualified referrals to panel members. Panel members agree to provide all LRIS referred callers an initial consultation of 30 minutes for no more than $20, a fee which …
I have an ethics question. Is there someone I can talk to for advice?
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office maintains a toll-free Attorney Ethics Helpline from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This service is for Texas attorneys who have questions about their ethical obligations to clients, courts, and the public under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Helpline number is (800) 532-3947.
I have a law practice management question, and I don’t see any articles here that answer my question. Is there someone I can talk to?
Of course! You can send an email to the Law Practice Management Program at lpm@texasbar.com, or call us toll free at 1-800-204-2222 ext. 1300. We’ll do our best to answer your question or direct you to someone who can.
I want to begin a private practice and I’ve got nothing yet. Where do I start?
Starting a practice involves many considerations. Visit our Starting a Practice page for resources that address some of the common issues you might face in starting a practice. For a quick overview, you might also want to watch this program from TYLA’s Ten-Minute Mentor series: “Starting Your Own Practice.” “So You Are Starting Your Own Practice?” from …
Background
The State Bar of Texas established the Law Practice Management Program in 1995. The program initially served solo and small firm practitioners on questions of day-to-day practice. The program has since evolved to address new and emerging challenges in contemporary law practice. A wide community of professionals inform the work of the program. The lawyers …
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