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1. 
Ten Common Mistakes Made by Lawyers (Article)  
SBOT Chief Disciplinary Counsel
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The Texas Center for Legal Ethics (Online Resource)  

The Texas Center for Legal Ethics began in 1989 as an independent, non-profit corporation to promote the values contained in the Texas Lawyers’ Creed of Professionalism. Founded by three retired chief justices of the Texas Supreme Court, TCLE endeavors to be a storehouse of knowledge and resources for ethics and professionalism by offering courses, speakers, symposia, and CLE seminars for the legal community and others.

http://www.legalethicstexas.com/Home.aspx
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The Texas Center for Legal Ethics (Online Resource)  

The Texas Center for Legal Ethics began in 1989 as an independent, non-profit corporation to promote the values contained in the Texas Lawyers’ Creed of Professionalism. Founded by three retired chief justices of the Texas Supreme Court, TCLE endeavors to be a storehouse of knowledge and resources for ethics and professionalism by offering courses, speakers, symposia, and CLE seminars for the legal community and others.

http://www.legalethicstexas.com/Home.aspx
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State Bar of Texas’ Toll free Ethics Attorney Helpline (Online Resource)  

If you are a lawyer, call our helpline if you are unsure about your ethical obligations in a particular situation. Our toll free helpline is offered through our Chief Disciplinary Counsel's (CDC) Office. Please note that this service is not confidential and is not binding on any local grievance committee panel. Please be aware that the CDC cannot issue written opinions or legal advice regarding ethical questions and cannot address questions concerning pending grievances. When you call, the helpline will provide guidance on how to access the rules and information you need, including ethics opinions and case law that may help you reach an informed decision. 800-532-3947 8am - 5pm CT Monday through Friday

http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Texas Lawyers’ Professional Ethics  (Book)  

This helpful 526-page desk reference brings together in one convenient volume materials concerning legal ethics applicable to law practice in Texas.

http://texasbarbooks.net/books/texas-lawyers-professional-ethics/
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Texas Code of Judicial Conduct (Online Resource)  
http://www.scjc.state.tx.us/pdf/txcodeofjudicialconduct.pdf
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Procedural Rules for Removal or Retirement of Judges (Online Resource)  
http://www.scjc.state.tx.us/pdf/procedure_rules.pdf
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American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Online Resource)  
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publicat...
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A Lawyer’s Guide to Client Trust Accounts,” Ethics Opinions Nos. 602, 606 and 611 (Online Resource)  

“The publication, ‘A Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts’, was developed specifically to assist Texas lawyers in complying with Rule 1.14 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct which governs the safekeeping of property. This rule is commonly referred to as the trust account rule. Unfortunately, and all too often, lawyers who fail to follow Rule 1.14 become part of the lawyer discipline system administered by the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and face severe sanctions, including disbarment. It is imperative that the public is protected from lawyer misconduct. Equally imperative, however, is for lawyers to have the information they need in order to adhere to the disciplinary rules and protect themselves from the grievance process. Please take the time to read ‘A Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts’ to determine how this information may benefit you and your law firm.” - Ronald E. Bunch, Chair of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline

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Pocket Parts to a Lawyer’s Guide to Trust Accounts (Online Resource)  

Ethics Opinion 602 – Missing client who is owed trust account funds

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Ethics Opinion 606  (Online Resource)  

Lawyer thinks, but does not know, that funds in the trust account may have been illegally obtained by client

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Ethics Opinion 611 (Online Resource)  

Nonrefundable retainers and fixed fees

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Vital information for Opening/Managing a Trust Account on the Texas Access to Justice Foundation website (Online Resource)  
http://www.txiolta.org/financial_institutions/trust_accounts.aspx
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See also this one-page brochure on setting up an account (Brochure)  
http://www.texasbarcle.com/CLE/site/LawOfficeMgmtBrochures/TrustAcct.p...
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Documenting Client Expenses and Attorney’s Fees (Online Resource)  

See also ABA Formal Opinion No. 93-379

http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/genpractice/resour...
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Solicitation and Barratry Frequently Asked Questions (Online Resource)  
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Texas Ethics Opinions (Online Resource)  

University of Houston Law Center – Texas Ethics Reporter: This website serves as a clearinghouse of current and past Texas professional conduct rules, attorney and judicial ethics opinions, and other resources

http://www.law.uh.edu/Libraries/ethics/
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Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Online Resource)  
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Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure (Online Resource)  

These rules address the procedure for disciplinary hearings and other related proceedings, such as reinstatement, fitness and cessation of practice.

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Board of Disciplinary Appeals (Online Resource)  

The Board of Disciplinary Appeals is a statewide independent adjudicatory body of 12 attorneys appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to hear appeals of certain attorney disciplinary cases. The board's website includes published opinions regarding disciplinary appeals.

http://www.txboda.org
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State Bar of Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline 2011 Annual Report (Report)  

This report provides statistics on grievances, information on the Commission for Lawyer Discipline and a handy flow chart of the grievance process. It also describes initiatives by CDC.

http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Professional Ethics Committee (Online Resource)  

The PEC, which is a committee appointed by of the Supreme Court, issues ethics opinions responding to ethics-related questions. Only members of the State Bar of Texas may request a PEC opinion.

http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForLawyers/GrievanceInf...
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Required Notice to Clients – Complaint Information (Online Resource)  

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 81.079, Texas attorneys must provide notice to clients of the existence of the grievance process. This notice may be provided via brochures in the attorney's place of business, signs in the place of business, in a contract for services, or on bills for services.

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