"A failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part." That saying applies to lawyers in Travis County district courts who attempt to use the emergency docket, which is called the duty docket, and are sometimes turned away. The duty docket can be an attorney's saving grace, or it can be riddled with pitfalls. Understanding the duty docket can be an attorney's greatest asset in an emergency.
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Dealing With Emergencies in Travis County District Court
Texas Lawyer
October 1, 2012
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