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Family Eldercare's Larson honored with 2014 Boots on the Ground Award
Austin attorney Christine P. “Chris” Larson is the 2014 recipient of the James B. Sales Boots on the Ground Award. The annual award, which recognizes exemplary pro bono or legal services program attorneys, was presented May 13 in Austin during the 2014 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans. The Texas Access to Justice Commission hosts the event, which is cosponsored by the State Bar of Texas. More »
Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans Raises $348,450
The Texas Access to Justice Commission with its co-sponsor, the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the Champions of Justice Gala on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center in Austin, Texas. More »
Governor Perry Names Hecht as Chief Justice of Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Justice Nathan L. Hecht of Austin as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. Justice Hecht's term will be effective Oct. 1, 2013, and is set to expire at the next general election. He will serve as the 27th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. More »
Chief Justice: Delay Action on Bill Limiting Pro Se Divorce Forms
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson has asked lawmakers to delay taking action on House Bill2878, which targets the controversial pro se divorce forms promulgated by the high court. But supporters said that the bill would address issues with the forms. Family law attorney Amy Lambert of Austin testified at a House committee hearing April 8. More »
Heed Jefferson's call to keep Texas Courts Accessible
There are some lucky souls out there whose only contact with the justice system will be watching “Law and Order” episodes in syndication. But if circumstances toss you off the couch and into the cold and confusing world of the Texas courts system, the experience will sharpen your appreciation for the content of Wallace Jefferson’s State of the Judiciary speech. More »
Fight Over Family Law Forms Moves to Legislature
The Texas Family Law Foundation has gone to the Legislature with its battle against pro se divorce forms. The bill addresses some of their concerns regarding how people can use the forms and how the forms instruct courts to divide retirement benefits, says Texas Family Law Foundation lobbyist and Austin solo Steve Bresnen More »
Lawmakers and Judge Push for Legal Aid Funding
Funding for civil legal aid has dried up over the last few years, and a group of lawyers and lawmakers including Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht are calling for a new source of revenue. They want the Legislature to approve an extra $40 million in funding from the state attorney general's office, which would be given to legal services groups that help indigent individuals who cannot afford a lawyer for their divorces, foreclosures or other legal issues. More »
