 Reasoner Announces HBA Partnership with Communities In Schools
The Houston
Bar Association and Communities In Schools Houston (CIS) jointly
announced a new partnership, the HBA/CIS Summer Legal Internship
Program, which officially launched on June 2, 2009.
"Communities In Schools' legal internship program began in the early
90s," said HBA president, Barrett H. Reasoner. "By making the program a
partnership with the HBA, we believe we can reach more students and make
the program stronger than ever."
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New Consumer Task Force
HBA
President Barrett H. Reasoner has set up a task force to explore and
develop ways in which the HBA can help families face difficult
consumer issues in challenging economic times. Peggy O. Montgomery,
counsel for ExxonMobil Corporation and a former chair of the Houston
Volunteer Lawyers Program, is chair of the new HBA Consumer Task
Force. Task force members represent a cross-section of practice
areas and expertise in consumer law and legal services.
At its
first meeting in June, the task force established a three-area
focus: bankruptcy, mortgages and credit card problems. The committee
will examine new ways to provide information to consumers, as well
as ways to tap into and enhance existing resources, such as the HVLP
Saturday Legal Advice Clinics, the LegalLine program, the Speakers
Bureau and other consumer counseling organizations.
The
task force's goal is to release details of a plan at the end of the
summer, with implementation in early fall.
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LegalLine Program
July 15
The HBA would like to thank Angelo's, 711 Main St.,
713-225-3500 for providing dinner for our LegalLine volunteers. Hurricane Preparedness Guide 2009
Click on
the button below to watch videos that answer legal questions related to
insurance, property, FEMA, landlord/tenant and other topics related to
Gulf Coast storms.
Click here to see information on Supreme Court orders, disaster assistance and other topics related to Hurricane Ike. Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire The Houston Bar Association has released the results of the 2009 Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire. Click here to view the results, a letter from President Travis Sales and a news release. HBA Pictorial Roster Photo Session August 25-27 If you would like to have a new photo made for the 2010 HBA Pictorial Roster at no charge, please make plans to drop by the HBA office on August 25th through 27th from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1300.
Photography is provided by Legal Directories Publishing, Inc., the publisher of the HBA Pictorial Roster. No appointment is necessary. The session usually takes no longer than five minutes. There is no charge for the photo session.
If
you would like to purchase a high resolution copy of the photo
for your Web site or other use, you can place an order with
photographer to have one emailed to you or put on disc for $25
per photo.
Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards Recipients The Harris County judiciary, in conjunction with the Houston Bar Association, presented the first Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards to law firms, a corporate legal department and an individual in an inaugural ceremony on April 29th at the Harris County Civil Courthouse. Click here to see the press release and award winners.24th John J. Eikenburg Fun Run Photos Available Online Photos taken at the Fun Run on Saturday, March 28, 2009 are now available online to view or purchase. Click here to see the photos. The link is on the left side of the site under "HBA Fun Run."Uncontested Probate Hearings in JP Courts Judge Mike Wood of Probate Court No. 2 has announced he will hold uncontested probate hearings in certain Justice of the Peace Courtrooms. Click here for details. Court Administration Task Force Report In October 2008 the State Bar Board of Directors accepted the report of a State Bar task force that considered proposals related to court reorganization introduced during the last legislative session. The board has not approved or considered the substantive recommendations of the report. The HBA Board of Directors urges attorneys to read the report and stay informed about the issue. Read the report from the State Bar. E-File Order The 151st Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas posted a "Standing Order" on its Web site's Court Procedures page requiring all documents in new lawsuits to be electronically filed. A link to the court's Standing Order is posted on the procedures page at this address: http://www.justex.net/Courts/Civil/CourtSection.aspx?crt=10&sid=40 Further, the Court Procedures page has links to the Harris County Local Rules of the District Courts
Concerning the Electronic Filing of Documents, as well as a link to
TEXASONLINE, the required e-filing portal for Texas courts. At
TEXASONLINE, litigants may find information about Electronic Filing
Services Providers (EFSPs) -- companies that provide electronic
document filing services that are in partnership with Texas courts.
For e-filing requirements in other courts,
please check with the court staff.
Montgomery County Standing Order on SAPCRs All of the courts of Montgomery County have
approved a Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of
the Parties that will apply in all divorce cases on most SAPCRs. The order
became effective March 15, 2009 and will likely eliminate the need for
attorneys to request TROs in Montgomery County in the future.
Read Order. Discounts on Performances/Sports Events HBA members can take advantage of discounts on tickets and/or priority seating for performances by the following organizations: •Da Camera of Houston offers HBA members a 20 percent discount on tickets to any concert. To purchase tickets, call 713-524-5050 and ask for the HBA discount. Paul E. Stallings Blood Drive
Gender Fairness Initiative 34 firms have signed a commitment statement that pledges an increase in various actions that promote gender fairness. To find out more about the Gender Fairness Initiative, please contact Tara Shockley or call 713-759-1133. 
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