There are websites, including LegalMatch, that provide a person with a wealth of information about lawyers in any location in the United States. In order to hire a lawyer in another state, a person should simply contact the lawyer and discuss their case and the issues it presents.
Attorney Status Questions about attorneys and their status can be found on the State Bar of Texas website, .texasbar.
The State Bar of Texas is governed by a board of directors with 46 voting members from across the state who volunteer their valuable time and professional experience.
Ing to the ABA, the most common attorney discipline complaints filed with the bar association involve: Neglect. Lack of communication. Misrepresentation or dishonesty. Scope of representation. Fee disputes.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Texas's additional reciprocity requirements include: Law Degree. A law degree from an ABA approved law school (determined at the time of enrollment or graduation and not at a later date). Character and Fitness.
The State Bar assists the Supreme Court in its exercise of the judicial department's power under the Texas Constitution to regulate the practice of law in Texas and thus unifies all functions necessary to assure access to the legal system and to improve delivery of legal services to the public.
(a) The state bar is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of government.
TEXAS BOARD of LAW EXAMINERS The Texas Supreme Court has the exclusive authority to grant licenses to practice law in Texas.