Texas Bar Blog


"Featuring the lawyers and legal professionals of Texas."

Author: Kevin Priestner is managing editor of the Texas Bar Journal; Patricia L. Garcia is associate editor of the Texas Bar Journal; Judy Marchman is assistant editor of the Texas Bar Journal; Joanna Herzik is the Web content specialist for TexasBar.com; Teri Rodriguez is the webmaster for TexasBar.com; John Sirman is an attorney and is web manager for the State Bar of Texas; Tracy Brown is the director of administration for the Texas Young Lawyers Association; Kelley Jones King is the deputy director for communications of the State Bar of Texas; and Holly Wilkerson is a communications manager at the State Bar of Texas.

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Recent Posts from Texas Bar Blog


  • Random Profile - Everett Newton, Dallas

    For Random Profiles, we randomly pick one of our 80,000-plus attorneys, call them, and do a Q&A. We've found that every Texas lawyer has an interesting story. Will yours be next? Favorite saying/quote: “He who…

  • No place like home: Bell County Bar and National Adoption Day

    The Bell County Bar Association is preparing for their second annual National Adoption Day. This year's theme is "The Wizard of Oz, There's No Place Like Home." A yellow brick road will lead the way…

  • Providing access to justice to those who protect our country

    The U.S. Armed Forces protect citizens’ rights, including the right to access to justice. The Houston Bar Association and Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program have found a way to ensure that Houston veterans receive access to…

  • Honoring our nation's veterans

    The State Bar of Texas extends its deep gratitude to all veterans for their service to our country. Throughout the year, our Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) program recruits volunteer attorneys and legal professionals…

  • PLI disclosure hearing report: Austin, November 9

    The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors held its seventh and final public hearing on whether lawyers should be required to disclose to clients if they carry professional liability insurance. Seven attendees chose to…

  • Random Profile - Steve Collins, Austin

    For Random Profiles, we randomly pick one of our 80,000-plus attorneys, call them, and do a Q&A. We've found that every Texas lawyer has an interesting story. Will yours be next? Most important career lesson: Integrity…

  • A Milestone for Legal Ethics in Texas

    Happy Birthday to the Texas Lawyer's Creed! The Creed contains principles for civility and courtesy between lawyers and honesty in statements to judges and lawyers and was promulgated in 1989 by both the Supreme Court…

  • This month in the Texas Bar Journal

     most links point to PDF files New Disciplinary Rules — The Supreme Court of Texas has published for comment proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.  Pro/Con: Professional Liability Insurance Disclosure — The…

  • PLI disclosure hearing report: Lubbock, October 29

    Nine lawyers braved cold, wet conditions to testify at a public hearing in Lubbock on whether lawyers should be required to disclose to clients if they carry professional liability insurance. Eight of the nine voiced…

  • Pro Bono Profile: Jim Hunter

     The National Pro Bono Celebration is Oct. 25 to 31, 2009. Each weekday in October, Texas Bar Blog will feature a Texas attorney who provides pro bono services in the community. Without lawyers like these,…