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The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion: Proposed Opinion 2024-1 (comment deadline 7/20/2024): If a lawyer for a governmental entity attends a meeting between a representative of the governmental entity and an individual known to be represented by a lawyer regarding the […]

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout June. All virtual clinics run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Click Here To Read The Full Article

Your law firm’s website is a powerful tool for reaching potential clients. In order to get those leads, you need your site to appear at the top of the search results on Google. Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the best free tools available to help increase leads to your law firm. Optimizing your […]

David Harrell, partner in Locke Lord in Houston, was named the 2024-2025 Houston Bar Association president during the association’s annual dinner on May 14, the HBA announced in a press release. Harrell succeeds Diana Gomez, who was recently elected to the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors representing District 4, Place 3. “I am […]

From Houston to Dallas to El Paso, one issue that unites attorneys in the Lone Star State is: we suck at billing our clients. I didn’t go to law school (don’t ask me how long ago) to learn how to become a bill collector, and my school certainly didn’t offer any law firm management courses. […]

Mineral ownership is often fractionalized, creating a complex situation for attorneys working to protect their clients’ interests and maximize mineral values. It becomes further complicated when family members are not working in concert to maintain leverage in their interests. Both problems lead to a common solution: creating a trust to optimize the management, utilization, and […]

More than half of surveyed lawyers say acquiring new clients is their biggest challenge. Retaining them can also be difficult in today’s fast-paced legal landscape. Fortunately, there are simple ways to provide an exceptional client experience, appeal to more prospects, and increase referrals. Strategy 1: Provide online payment options Click Here To Read The Full […]

In 1829 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story stated, “the law is a jealous mistress and requires a long and constant courtship.” This sentiment has held true to this day for far too many attorneys and that’s a problem, particularly for those who are unable to say no to their jealous mistress’s demand for a […]

Houston attorney Vinh Ho was named the Houston Bar Association’s new executive director effective May 13, the HBA announced in a press release. Ho has over 16 years of experience in immigration and family law, civil matters, and nonprofit leadership. He will succeed current Executive Director Mindy G. Davidson, who will retire later this year […]

The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on April 19 in Galveston. Highlights of the meeting appear below. Watch video of the meeting on YouTube, and read the agenda and meeting materials at texasbar.com/bodmaterials. Proposed budget and dues increase Click Here To Read The Full Article