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Under this category, you will find invaluable State Bar of Texas resources, such as information related to membership, advertising, publications, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program and the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel (including but not limited to, the Ethics Helpline, the Texas Disciplinary Rules and the Grievance Referral Program). Also included under this tab are links to helpful books and handbooks related to solo and small firm practice.

Please remember to research TexasBarCLE Law Practice Management CLE options, which also cover many of these topics. Also, remember to check with your local bar associations, specialty bar associations and the American Bar Association for additional resources. (For example, the American Bar Association now has a Solo and Small Firm Resource Center. Click here.)
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State Bar of Texas’ Membership Info and Services, MCLE, Sections, Committees, Advertising Review, Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, Lawyer Referral Information Service, Grievance and Ethics Information, Diversity Resources, Resource Guides, Member Discounts and Insurance, E-Filing, Attorneys FAQs:  (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=For_Lawyers
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Resources for New Lawyers (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=For_New_Lawyers
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State Bar of Texas News and Publications (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News_and_Publications
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State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting and Other Events (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Events1&Template=/Cale...
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State Bar of Texas’ Career Center (Online Resource)  
http://l.tx.bar.associationcareernetwork.com/Common/HomePage.aspx
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Grievance and Ethics Information (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Contact a CDC in Your Area (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Grievance Referral Program (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Request an Opinion from the Professional Ethics Committee (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Required Notice to Clients (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Solicitation and Barratry – Frequently Asked Questions (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Texas Disciplinary Rules (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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The Grievance Process for Lawyers (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Toll Free Ethics Attorney Helpline (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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$olo Contendere: How to Go Directly from Law School into the Practice of Law – Without Getting a Job  (Book)  
By Marc D. Garfinkle
http://www.amazon.com/olo-Contendere-Directly-Practice-Without/dp/0984...
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Handbook of Texas Lawyer and Judicial Ethics: Attorney Tort Standards, Attorney Ethics Standards, Judicial Ethics Standards, Recusal and Disqualification of Judges, 2012 ed. (Vol. 48 & 48A, Texas Practice Services®)  (Book)  
By Robert P. Schuwerk and Lillian B. Hardwick
http://store.westlaw.com/handbook-of-texas-lawyer-judicial-ethics-atto...
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How to Start and Build a Law Practice  (Book)  
By Jay G. Foonberg
http://www.amazon.com/Practice-Career-Series-American-Association/dp/1...
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Legal Project Management: Control Costs, Meet Schedules, Manage Risks, and Maintain Sanity  (Book)  
By Steven B. Levy
http://www.amazon.com/Legal-Project-Management-Schedules-Maintain/dp/1...
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Rainmaking Made Simple: What Every Professional Must Know  (Book)  
By Mark M. Maraia
http://www.amazon.com/Rainmaking-Made-Simple-Every-Professional/dp/097...
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Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be  (Book)  
By Carolyn Elefant
http://www.amazon.com/Solo-Choice-2011-2012-Lawyer-Resources/dp/094067...
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Teach Me to Solo: The Nuts and Bolts of Law Practice  (Book)  
By Hal Davis
http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Me-Solo-Bolts-Practice/dp/0970186908/ref=s...
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The E-Myth Attorney: Why Most Legal Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It  (Book)  
By Michael E. Gerber, Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fisch
http://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Attorney-Legal-Practices/dp/047050365...
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The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success  (Book)  
By Renee Caggiano Berman, Lewis K. Parker and Emma L. Gormley
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&f...
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Texas Young Lawyers Association’s Career Center (Online Resource)  
http://l.tx.law.associationcareernetwork.com/Common/HomePage.aspx