Resources for New LawyersCongratulations and welcome to the
State Bar of Texas. We have highlighted a few important tools,
resources, and services that you will use throughout your career to
assist your clients, grow your practice, and have a life outside of
work. ComplianceNotice
to Clients Sign
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 81.079, attorneys and
law firms must post this sign in their offices to inform clients of the
disciplinary process. English
Version (PDF format) Spanish
Version (PDF format) MCLE
Compliance
Check Visit MyBarPage, log in, and you'll
have instant access to your Minimum Continuing Legal Education Records,
and you can even report courses attended. A
Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts
A guide to assist Texas
lawyers to comply with Rule 1.14 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct, also known as the trust account rule. IOLTA
Guidelines/Forms
Ready to open a trust account for client
funds? Visit the website of the Texas Equal Access to Justice
Foundation. Legal Ethics
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics
and Professionalism offers indispensible online reference materials on
lawyer ethics. Codes of Pretrial and Trial Conduct (pdf)
These
codes, published by the American College of Trial Lawyers, are minimum
standards intended to promote professionalism and courtesy among
trial lawyers during all stages of litigation. Professional
Requirements for Attorneys
The information on this page will
help you maintain your State Bar membership. Includes Rules of Conduct,
Rules of Procedure, advertising rules, and information about filing
advertisements. Law Practice ManagementState Bar of Texas
Law Practice Management Program
Through this program, the
State Bar offers a wealth of resources to help you start and manage your
practice. TexasBarCLE.com
The State Bar's world-class
professional development program offers legal education courses in your
city and online. A
Guide to the Basics of Law Practice
This is the Supreme Court
mandated course that all new lawyers must take within one year of being
licensed. By accessing this site, you can find information about the
course, its availability online and in live settings, and registration
information. ABA Law Practice Management Section
A great
resource for solo attorneys and firms of all sizes. Ethics
Helpline
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel's Office maintains a
toll-free Attorney Ethics Helpline from 8 to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. This service is for Texas attorneys who have questions about
their ethical obligations to clients, courts, and the public under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Helpline number is
(800)532-3947. Contingency Planning for Closing a Law
Practice
An attorney’s illness, incapacity, or even
suspension due to misconduct, can result in the temporary or permanent
closure of a practice. Your law firm needs a contingency plan in case this happens.
Life as a
LawyerHow
to Succeed as a Lawyer, by Roland Boyd
Timeless advice
from an attorney to his son, who is about to enter the legal profession.
This article appeared in the Texas Bar Journal in 1962, and
became an instant classic. Texas Young Lawyers Association
You're a member
of the TYLA. Help it make a positive impact in the lives of attorneys
and the public. State
Bar Sections
Why not join one or more State Bar sections
— you'll find they offer a wealth of resources and networking
opportunities. Many sections offer free
memberships for attorneys licensed two years or less. As a young
lawyer, you can join up to 5 sections that offer free memberships at no
charge. Download
the application.
Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program
For attorneys with substance abuse or mental health problems, the
State Bar offers help and hope Lawyer Referral Information
Service
Need clients for your new practice? Special discounts
for new lawyers Alternatives to
Private Law Practice
Interviews
with In-House and Government Counsel
Q and A interviews on how
in-house and government counsel found their positions and the
challenges and opportunities presented to them. Includes
discussions on non-legal roles.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Additional questions and answers on moving
in-house, to a governmental position or outside of law
practice.
Organization
Charts
Helpful charts on how large and small companies are
organized, and how the Texas Office of Attorney General is
organized. Helpful
Links
Links to websites concerning business transactions, public
and private companies, state and federal offices, and others sites
providing helpful general information. {Back to top}
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