Lawyers in Rockport, TX

Steve would NOT be President during Sunset. Neither would Trey. The Presidential term of the winner of this 2013 race ends before Sunset activities begin. Here are the dates as proof: June, 2015: (When Presidential Term Ends) The winner of this current President-Elect race will serve as President from at or about June 19, 2014 to June 19, 2015, depending on the annual meeting date in 2015. October, 2015: (When Sunset Begins) First Sunset activity is when "Agencies submit Self-Evaluation Reports" in October 2015. (http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/reviewsch2012.pdf). Even if the Annual meeting is June 30, 2015, that's two whole months, plus October makes 3, to BEGIN to get the reports done long. Those reports happen long after Steve or Trey are gone. Regardless, does anyone seriously think Steve or Trey would do an Agency Self-Evaluation Report singlehandedly with the future of the Bar hanging in the balance? GMAB. All this fear being sold about testifying in Sunset hearings-- that would happen AFTER Steve or Trey would be gone too. Above dates prove it. This comment is open to editing if anyone has dates with greater precision for inclusion. Thank you.

There are self-evaluation reports for various state agencies floating around online. Some look very detailed and time-consuming. Here is the most recent one for the Railroad Commission: http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/82 ndreports/rct/ser.pdf

Joanne, "in 1977, the Texas Legislature created the Sunset Advisory Commission to identify and eliminate waste, duplication, and inefficiency in government agencies. The 12-member Commission is a legislative body that reviews the policies and programs of more than 150 government agencies every 12 years. The Commission questions the need for each agency, looks for potential duplication of other public services or programs, and considers new and innovative changes to improve each agency's operations and activities. The Commission seeks public input through hearings on every agency under Sunset review and recommends actions on each agency to the full Legislature. In most cases, agencies under Sunset review are automatically abolished unless legislation is enacted to continue them." Source: http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/ Here is a list up for Sunset review along with SBOT in the 2016-2017 time period. http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/2017.htm For an example or a flavor, Sunset review here is the 2002 report. http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/78 threports/bar/dec_02.pdf

FYI.Being President during Sunset means to be President during the Sunset process which begins way before 2017. So, when people state that the attorney who wins this runoff will be President during the Sunset, they are correct. The following is the anticipated timeline for SBOT sunset review. September 2015 -- Agencies submit Self-Evaluation Reports October 2015 to January 2017 Sunset staff conducts evaluations and prepares reports. Sunset Commission holds public hearings and makes decisions. (in 2015, Sunset Commission staff will set a schedule for the review of each agency in the cycle, each agency typically takes from 3-8 months to review—here is an example of the schedule for the current cycle http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/reviewsch2012.pdf ) February 2017 --- Sunset Commission submits its Report to 85 th Legislature with recommendations on each of the agencies under review.

Susan Durham wow how does that happen.

David Stagner - While we might be able to vote on the position, I think that even if we voted to close up shop, we wouldn't have the power to act on that vote. While the SBOT isn't perfect, I can't see how letting any random legislator, with a desire to make a wild-eyed constituent happy, have unfettered control over us, would be better. ;^)

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Ron Chapman - Also, before you get a 12 year old to teach you how to block me, I would point out that I made a comment that would improve the group. People DO need to read the comments before posting the same question over and over. You were the one making the negative and insulting (and obscene) comment. And, you weren't even man enough to admit that you had not read the previous comments.

Agreed Evy! It was insulting to receive those comments in my inbox! Gentlemen - please be so and delete your comments above. We don't need to be brought into your dispute or see your anger. Thanks!

Evy Davis - Sometimes FB gets a little behind. They will send the notifications, but the actual comments are not yet available. I notice this problem more when using FB on my iPhone. As to the flame war, I would protest that I was only trying to cut down on the extra posts caused by people not bothering to read the previous comments. Obviously, in this particular case, that strategy did not work out. I would also point out that, however tempting, I did not resort to obscenity.

Really, seems like the questionnaire should be sent to ALL attorneys - even bigger firms would benefit, and a pool of 10,000 is bound to be better than a pool of even a big firm. Wonder who made that decision? perhaps it can be revisited? Man I spoke with said reminders were going to be sent out.

The link to the survey says: If you have any questions, please call Cory Squires at (800) 204-2222 ext 1724. Please complete this questionnaire by Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm. Dorothy DuBose Scherr and Joanne Cassidy

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There is NOTHING I have to say Negative about KaLyn Laney in Fact I really like her. She's friendly great at her job and knows the legsilators. She knows my son Huey who works in the legislature.

MARY ELLEN Those emails are nasty but i predicted it. YOu will find nothing on my part disparaging my opponents. I like Trey and received an email yesterday . He didn't like the tone of the room, he didn't approve of the emails. I DARE ANYONE to find one bad thing I have said about Trey publicly or privately. Trey is preparing for a trial he has next week. I felt by the tone of his email he wanted to get away from this too.

Family Law Section sent out an email today stating that this bill is dead and we have nothing to worry about.

Diana Friedman said the same thing- however see the Bar Legislative News emailed yesterday "Friday Update" that's where I took this from. KaLyn Laney is in charge of the bar's legislative work.

KaLyn Laney has done and continues to do tremendous work on behalf of the State Bar! Steve Fisher, while we all have 1 st Amendment rights please do not disparage KaLyn Laney for she is truly one of the tireless workers on behalf of the Bar Rather, if Bar members want the actual facts regarding legislation please contact her directly at the State Bar of Texas.

Yeah what Clay said - I need more than 4 hrs sleep to be that articulate and I'm only budgeting 3 a night till the election-back to faxing Cameron County Attorneys.

Sec.A6.412.AADISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (a) An attorney may not agree to represent a client in a suit for dissolution of a marriage unless: (1)AAthe attorney provides the disclosure described by Subsection (b) to the client; and (2)AAthe client acknowledges in writing that the client has received and understands the disclosure. (b)AAThe attorney general shall adopt by rule the disclosure required under this section. The disclosure must include: (1)AAinformation about arbitration, mediation, collaborative law, and alternatives to retaining an attorney for the dissolution of a marriage; and (2)AAany other information the attorney general requires. SECTIONA2.AA(a) The attorney general shall adopt the form required by Section 6.412, Family Code, as added by this Act, not later than January 1, 2014

I posted this here as well as Family Lawyers because 1. There may be Family Lawyers here that aren't in the other group. 2. Non Family Lawyers may have an opinion. 3. Its important as to regulation.

I'm in rural Central Texas....Limestone County near Waco...if that helps.

The bar has NET assets of $36,375,000 over liabilities and this increases by about $1.8 million a year and just sits in accounts earning .25% interest. I had a proposal to change the price of the Online Library from $295 a year to $39 because only 2016 of our 90,000 attys subscribed, and our survey showed 5000-15000 would pay the $39 for all the CLE classes ( incl many crim classes) over the past 11 years. The bar said letting every attorney have this would DEVALUE the research and could cost $300,000. They have a condescending attitude but they can be beaten.

Robert Guest has my vote!

Hope this helps. They specialize in this. And know what they are doing. Carrie Cummins Scott: I covered this event. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1686635948077264&set=a.1686634814744044.1073742283.100001926262266&type=3&size=2048%2C1413

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Sec.A6.412.AADISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (a) An attorney may not agree to represent a client in a suit for dissolution of a marriage unless: (1)AAthe attorney provides the disclosure described by Subsection (b) to the client; and (2)AAthe client acknowledges in writing that the client has received and understands the disclosure. (b)AAThe attorney general shall adopt by rule the disclosure required under this section. The disclosure must include: (1)AAinformation about arbitration, mediation, collaborative law, and alternatives to retaining an attorney for the dissolution of a marriage; and (2)AAany other information the attorney general requires. SECTIONA2.AA(a) The attorney general shall adopt the form required by Section 6.412, Family Code, as added by this Act, not later than January 1, 2014

Like a mosquito I will be wherever there are attorneys. Crim Family - just wandering around.

You will not find a decent attorney on a flat rate...trust me. A retainer is a must. I and my husband used an amazing attorney out of CC. She is now a dear friend. She is amazing and takes great care of her clients. She works in RP regularly. Give her a call. Lindsay Browne Law Firm. You can google her and find her contact info.

Lois Rogers... Aransas... She's awesome

Former Judge Bill Adams.

Jaimie Rose Benavides at sea mist!! We had the same problem

Health Dept maybe?

Whoops Didn't see this before I do anything I'm continuing to ask other qualified local attorneys if they would like to run. I was County & District Attorney in the late 1980's. Thanks.

Try Carabin & Shaw

Patty Asack.

Gabe Iron Q Bondoc, small issue regarding property.

probably allstate or farmers or pronto, those insurance companies suck and never want to give out good offers. Hope they go up higher and yall dont have to drag this out in court! Thomas J Henry is a good attorney though, so if it does go to court you will get a good settlement

Jonathan Lisenby is his name