Welcome to the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas
My 8 year daughters ask many questions. Recently, Zoe asked, "Momma, what do you do all day at work?" I responded, "Sweetie, I help people by helping them solve their problems - that's what lawyers do." "Do you work puzzles and solve word games?" she asked. (Hmmm... A lawyer in training?) "Well sort of...," I responded, "sometimes people's problems are a big puzzle, but sometimes the problems aren't complicated and people just need someone who understands and can speak for them." She said, "That seems easy!" and dashed off to find her twin sister, Brooke. It may look easy to the outsider, but we all know the practice of law is demanding and the administrative burdens are great. We are here to assist you. (Chair's message continued...)
The Advocate
The Advocate is a quarterly journal published by the Litigation Section. Three issues are published in symposium format and the Spring issue is the electronic version of the articles from the Litigation Update course. The last 3 symposium issues were devoted to Jurisdiction and Venue, Settlements, and Contracts and Litigation, respectively.
Spotlight
- What Two Doctrinal Intersections Can Teach Us About Judicial Powers Over Pleadings
- Amicus Brief filed in In re Volkswagen: What is the Standard for Transfer Under 28 USC 1404
- Court Administration Task Force April 7th Recommendations on Appellate Courts, Judges, Arbitration & Jury Reform
- Our Courthouse Video - An Educational Tool for Students and the Public About the Importance of the Civil Justice System