Navigation The Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF, one of the state’s largest funding sources for civil legal aid, has received a $20 million grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, or TDHCA, for housing-related legal services. “We are so grateful to receive this critical funding from TDHCA to help Texans dealing […]
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Baylor Law’s Joshua Borderud honored at the U.S. Supreme Court
Baylor Law School faculty member and Waco City Councilman Joshua G. Borderud was honored with the 2020 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service in the U.S. Supreme Court courtroom in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 26. The award recognizes a lawyer who displays excellence in public interest or pro bono […]
2022 Elections: ‘Meet the Candidates’ Videos
Voting in the 2022 elections for State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association presidents-elect and open district director positions starts tomorrow, April 1, and ends at 5 p.m. CDT on May 2. To help you get to know the State Bar president-elect candidates better, we’ve produced two “Meet the Candidates” videos featuring messages […]
National Bar Association to host midyear conference in Houston
The National Bar Association is hosting its 42nd Annual Midyear Conference in Texas. The live, in-person event will take place March 24-27 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. The conference includes continuing legal education, a board of governors meeting, and recognition of the association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Presidential Award of Excellence, Heman Sweatt Award, and […]
Registration underway for TYLA Attorney Wellness Retreat
The Texas Young Lawyers Association will host its inaugural Attorney Wellness Retreat on April 8-9 at the Westin Austin at the Domain. Attendees will learn from trained professionals about meditation, self-care, stress-reduction techniques, nutrition, and yoga. View the flyer and agenda for more information.
Claude Ducloux to receive 2022 Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award
Austin lawyer Claude Ducloux is the winner of the 2022 Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award. Ducloux will receive the award in July at TexasBarCLE’s Advanced Personal Injury Law Course in San Antonio. Ducloux was chosen because he supports innovation in professional development by ensuring attorneys in Texas, and throughout the nation, know how […]
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Whether you work for a large firm or you run your own private practice, getting your billing right is absolutely crucial. After all, your business can’t thrive without steady payments. Bad billing habits can lead to confused or frustrated clients who may delay or outright refuse to send in their payment, so it’s in your […]
State Bar of Texas statement regarding disciplinary matters in the news
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office is required to keep disciplinary matters confidential unless they result in a public sanction or the respondent attorney elects to proceed in district court. Absent these conditions, we are unable to confirm whether a grievance exists. Once a respondent attorney elects to proceed in district court, the existence of the […]
State Bar of Texas announces free briefs and pleadings library in partnership with Fastcase
Fastcase and the State Bar of Texas are partnering to provide all active State Bar members free access to Fastcase’s vast collection of briefs, pleadings, motions, and orders powered by Docket Alarm within the Fastcase legal research platform. Since 2014, State Bar of Texas members have received unlimited access to Fastcase’s nationwide legal research content […]
Texas Bar Foundation honors Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht will receive the Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award from the Texas Bar Foundation at the Texas Bar Foundation Annual Dinner on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. The award recognizes an active federal or state judge who exudes a reputation for competency, efficiency, and […]