Emeritus Attorney Program

The Emeritus Attorney Program is available to retired and inactive Texas attorneys and attorneys licensed in another state but residing in Texas. Under this program, the attorney may be certified to practice law as a volunteer with an approved pro bono organization under the supervision of a staff attorney. To qualify for emeritus attorney certification, an attorney must:

• be in good standing with the state licensing authority with which the attorney is licensed (or from which retired);
• have been engaged in the active practice of law for at least five (5) out of the immediately preceding ten (10) years prior to application for Emeritus Attorney status; and
• be a volunteer with a pro bono organization that has been approved under the program.

Texas Lawyers Care, the pro bono/legal services support department of the State Bar of Texas, will assist with the application process for all attorneys and pro bono organizations seeking Emeritus Attorney certification. For more information about this program, contact Texas Lawyers Care or call 800-204-2222, ext. 1855.

1. Harris County Emeritus Guardianship Project – Mentoring Attorney letter
2. Harris County Emeritus Guardianship Project – Mentoring Attorney application
3. Harris County Emeritus Guardianship Project – Emeritus Attorney letter
4. Harris County Emeritus Guardianship Project – Emeritus Attorney application