The general rule in Texas is that the file belongs to the client, but there is no encompassing rule for how long a lawyer must keep the file.
Succession planning anticipates the ultimate transfer of a legal practice from a predecessor to a successor lawyer.
The Arc of a Lawyer's Law Practice The pace of change continues to accelerate. The profession can expect cessations issues as part of the fallout. The discipline of law practice is changing. In ...
This information is designed to help you protect your clients’ interests in the event you are suddenly rendered unable to practice law.
What to do if Your Attorney Dies, Disappears, Becomes Disabled, or is Suspended or DisbarredWhen a client is unable to contact an attorney for any reason Client’s valuable legal rights may be ...
Best Practices When Selling A Practice×to print brochure from the pdf version, click here. One of the most misunderstood “non-rules” in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (TDRPC) is ...
Do-It-Yourself Guide for Handwritten 'Holographic' Wills in Texas “Do-It-Yourself Guide for Handwritten ‘Holographic’ Wills in Texas” is a short guide about how to use and write holographic ...