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Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center names Bill Holston as new chief operating officer
The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, or DEAC, announced it has hired Bill Holston as its new chief operating officer. He will transition into his new role in August of this year. The DEAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm that provides free legal representation to tenants facing eviction in Dallas County. Since 2012, Holston has […]
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Executive Director Betty Balli Torres receives Emily C. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
The Texas Access to Justice Commission, or TAJC, honored Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF, Executive Director Betty Balli Torres with the Emily C. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to improving Texans’ access to justice during the Champions of Justice Gala on April 25 in Austin. This award, named after the TAJC’s […]
Sponsored Content: Can SEO Still Help Texas Personal Injury Attorneys in 2023?
Search Engine Optimization still works for attorneys in Texas. After all, someone has to rank on the front page of Google. But is it too late to start? Google’s front page varies a lot from year to year. In 2023, most searches for injury lawyers look like this:
Sponsored Content: Payment Plans for Lawyers: A Step-by-Step Guide
Law firms looking to grow their book of business can benefit from offering multiple payment options. Payment methods such as online payments and payment plans can be particularly advantageous as they help reduce large bills. Plus, payment plans don’t just benefit the client – the American Bar Association (ABA) affirms that flexible payment plans can […]
Sponsored Content: Do these 7 things to ensure that your firm collects on every billable minute
7 Best Practices for Accounts Receivable Collections Earning money and collecting money are two very different things. It’s all too common for legal professionals to log billable hours, send out invoices to collect, and then fail to follow up and ensure that money is paid in full. The days get busy, things fall through the […]
Sponsored Content: From Mediation to Court – How to Enhance Your Case Arguments Using Legal Animations
Legal animations are often thought to be exclusively used by personal injury lawyers and litigation attorneys, but they can be a valuable asset in a wide range of legal cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, patent litigation, technology, and environmental law. Even in cases where liability is well-established and there is high potential for resolution […]
Diana Gomez sworn in as first Latina president of Houston Bar Association
Diana Gomez was sworn in as the 2023-2024 president of the Houston Bar Association, or HBA, during the HBA’s annual dinner on May 11. She is the sixth woman and the first Latina to hold this office in the HBA’s 153-year history, according to a press release. Gomez succeeds Past President Christopher V. Popov, of […]
Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announced Pro Bono Excellence award winners
The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announced its 2023 Pro Bono Excellence award winners. Hillary Holmes, of Houston, received the Frank J. Scurlock Award; Monique Lopez-Hinkley, of Fort Worth, received the J. Chrys Dougherty Award; Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, or DVAP, of Dallas, received the Pro Bono […]
Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee announced its 2023 Indigent Defense Award
Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary Texas Attorney Warren Burnett, the Warren Burnett Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to improving the quality of criminal legal representation to indigent Texans. The award honors either an individual or organization for their work in the courtroom, legislature, or in the […]