By Michael P. Maslanka | March 1, 2018
In teaching professional responsibility, I stress that your word is inviolate, that we are officers of the court and that we put the needs of others (our clients) ahead of our needs. Virtues, each and every one. Here's yet another: learning how to take a punch. Knowing how to do so is integral to being an effective lawyer, and, incidentally, to living a fulfilled life, day to day.
By John G. Browning | March 1, 2018
Let's face it: The law can be a pretty dry subject. So when something out of the norm occurs, disrupting our boring little universe, we tend to stand up and take notice. And there have been some fairly odd occurrences lately in the justice system.
By Elizabeth P. Ardanowski | March 1, 2018
The last few years saw substantial changes and updates in the probate and estates realm, not the least of which was replacement of the prior Texas Probate Code with the Texas Estates Code.
By Stephanie Townsend Allala | March 1, 2018
The fact is that most people won't lose their homes if they receive competent legal advice.
By Aaron Dobbs | March 1, 2018
Estate planning requires a client to make numerous decisions, and some of those decisions are given a lot of attention — such as, “Who should…
By David McCullough and Garrett A. Gibson | March 1, 2018
In recent months, the steady drumbeat of climate change litigation has grown increasingly louder as municipalities in California and New York have filed…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 27, 2018
It is not uncommon for clients to request a copy of their file from their attorneys. Sometimes, the situation in which such a request is made is a…
By Patricia Hunt Holmes | February 20, 2018
Men, here are some tips for being more 'mindful' of how to relate to women so that missteps don't rob you of the ability to have meaningful relationships with opposite-sex colleagues.
By Fred Sultan | February 20, 2018
At its Feb. 15 meeting, the Austin City Council voted to make the city the first in Texas to require that employers provide paid sick leave to virtually…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 20, 2018
Most partners to a law firm partnership expect that all members share risk equally. In fact, this shared risk and protection of personal assets is,…
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