Proposed Changes: Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges


Drafts with proposed changes to the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges are available on this page and can be accessed by clicking the download button for each posted topic.


Trauma-Informed Lawyering: What It Is and Why It Matters


Learn about the importance of trauma-informed lawyering, how it benefits clients and attorneys, and practical tips on building a trauma-informed practice.


How to Avoid Legalese and Other Highfalutin Wordiness


Wondering how to avoid unnecessary legalese and wordiness in professional communication? Here are the best tips for clear and concise writing for legal professionals.


How to Keep Leftover Wills Safe — What Texas Probate Lawyers Need to Know


While probate is not mandatory in Texas, it may still be necessary to probate a will later. Here's what you need to know about keeping leftover wills safe.


A Law Firm of the Future — Alex Shahrestani (Promise Legal, PLLC)


Alex Shahrestani is the founding partner of Promise Legal PLLC, a firm serving business start-ups by helping them take the legal steps they need to launch.


How to Prepare for a Successful Remote Deposition


As commonplace as remote depositions have become, there are still ways for lawyers and clients to level up the way they present themselves.


Texas Pattern Jury Charges — Family & Probate, 2024 ed., Now Available!


Discover the newest edition of Texas Pattern Jury Charges—Family & Probate, offering essential updates for family and probate cases.


How to Succeed as a Solo Law Practitioner in Texas


Planning on becoming a solo practitioner in Texas? Here are the best resources to help you start your career on the right foot.


The Succession Planning Toolkit: A Closer Look


Succession planning can be quite a daunting topic for Texas lawyers. If you're at a loss, then the Succession Planning Toolkit can help. Designate a custodian-attorney today!


Grammar Tip: Why Ending a Sentence with a Preposition Isn't Always the End of the World


In legal writing, ending sentences with a preposition may seem like a grammatical sin but is it really as drastic as it seems? Let's check it out.


The 8 Best, Most Useful Gifts for Lawyers in 2024


Finding the right gifts for lawyers doesn’t have to be a hassle. We've compiled the most useful, practical, and unexpected gifts to give law practitioners.


The Go-To Guide to Social Media for Attorneys in 2023


Elevate your legal career with expert strategies for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Check out these essential social media tips for attorneys today!


Grammar Tip: Just Deserts or Just Desserts?


"Just deserts" is a deceptively simple phrase. But is it "deserts or "desserts"? Read Roger Siebert's post to uncover this saying's secrets!


The Best Halloween Costumes for Lawyers


From Atticus Finch and Elle Woods to She-Hulk, fictional lawyers make great Halloween costumes for law practitioners. Here are the best costumes!


Texas Real Estate Forms Manual, 2023 ed., Now Available!


The new, 2023 edition of Texas Real Estate Forms Manual is now available! Check out the updates and changes that will be featured in this brand-new edition.

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