Navigation During May, Baylor Law School’s Estate Planning Clinic will offer free wills and simple estate planning to police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and their spouses living or working in McLennan County. In addition to a will, simple estate planning services include a power of attorney, medical power of attorney, declaration of guardian, and directive to […]
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Board of Law Examiners announces top three scorers on February Texas Bar Exam
Hannah E. Shoss, Evan Alexander Barr, and Olivia Sher are the three highest scorers on the February 2022 Texas Bar Exam, the Texas Board of Law Examiners announced in a press release. “The Supreme Court of Texas is immensely proud of the achievements of these three individuals,” said Texas Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby in […]
Volunteer attorneys to offer free legal advice in May e-clinics
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions at no cost from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT on Wednesdays in May via a LegalLine e-clinic sponsored by the Dallas Bar Association. To participate, complete the online form found here for the first clinic, scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT on May […]
State Bar of Texas Board of Directors to meet April 29 in El Paso
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. MDT on April 29 in El Paso. Attorneys and members of the public can attend the meeting in person or watch it live on the State Bar’s YouTube channel. Public comment will be accepted in person or via Zoom or […]
What is the impact of divorce on estate planning and inheritance?
By Lyle Solomon Divorce affects your present life and future plans, including your estate plan. Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Bar past President Cullen Smith Jr. dies at 96
State Bar of Texas past President Cullen Smith Jr., 96, died April 16, 2022. He served as president of the State Bar of Texas from 1978 to 1979. After graduating high school in 1943, Smith served in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1946. A native of Waco, he received his law degree from Baylor University […]
New Texas lawyers to be sworn in May 13 in Austin
The State Bar of Texas’ newest lawyers will be officially sworn in May 13 at the State Bar of Texas New Lawyers Induction Ceremony in Austin. Those who passed the February 2022 Texas Bar Examination are eligible to be inducted at the event, which will begin at 10 a.m. CDT at Bass Concert Hall, located […]
State Bar of Texas president-elect candidate forums available for on-demand viewing
The candidates for 2022-2023 State Bar of Texas president-elect participated in live, virtual forums on March 10 and April 5. Video of the forums is available to watch on demand. Watch the March 10 forum here. Click Here To Read The Full Article
TexasBarCLE honors five outstanding volunteers
Five attorneys were recognized for their exceptional contributions in 2021 to the State Bar of Texas’ continuing legal education efforts. TexasBarCLE presented Standing Ovation Awards to Erica Grigg, of Austin; Administrative Judge Amber Morgan, of Hewitt; Jacob G. Straub, of West; Dena Stroh, of Plano; and Christine Wakeman, of Dallas. Click Here To Read The […]
State Bar of Texas Appellate Section accepting Texas Appellate Hall of Fame nominations
The Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas is accepting nominations for this year’s Texas Appellate Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame posthumously honors advocates and judges who made a lasting mark on appellate practice in the state of Texas. New Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a luncheon ceremony […]