Forming a Firm in Texas When Owner Licensed Elsewhere — FAQs

Take a look at the essential steps and legal requirements for opening a law firm in Texas, even if you're licensed in another state. Stay compliant and informed.

Non-Texas Lawyers

FAQs for In-House Counsel Not Licensed in Texas

Learn about the rules for in-house counsel in Texas, including registration requirements, pro bono work, and the NOVA Program for out-of-state attorneys.

Non-Texas Lawyers

Practicing Remotely in Texas When Licensed Elsewhere

Explore the rules for non-Texas licensed lawyers practicing remotely in Texas under the updated Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct 5.05.

Non-Texas Lawyers

Practice Tips on File Destruction

Learn essential tips for properly destroying client files in Texas, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements while protecting client confidentiality.

Succession Planning Closing a Practice

Legal Malpractice Insurance

LPL insurance insures a law firm and its employees for acts, errors and omissions committed in the provision of legal services.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice

A Lawyer’s Guide to Client Trust Accounts

The arc of a lawyer’s law practice eventually ends. Ideally, the lawyer is ready and the transition from practice goes according to plan.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice

Opening, Maintaining, and Closing Trust Accounts

Learn the essentials of opening, maintaining, and closing trust accounts to ensure compliance and efficient practice management.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice

Enforcement | Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts

The arc of a lawyer’s law practice eventually ends. Ideally, the lawyer is ready and the transition from practice goes according to plan.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice

Additional Resources | Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts

The arc of a lawyer’s law practice eventually ends. Ideally, the lawyer is ready and the transition from practice goes according to plan.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice

Appendices | Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts

The arc of a lawyer’s law practice eventually ends. Ideally, the lawyer is ready and the transition from practice goes according to plan.

Starting a Practice Maintaining a Practice Growing a Practice


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