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Caroline Allison speaking into a microphone at the September 25, 2026 State Bar of Texas Board meeting.

October 1, 2026

At the September 25 Texas State Bar meeting, Caroline Allison raised lawyer-review concerns while the Board discussed access to justice and public protection.
Editorial illustration of a closed file folder with the headline “A clean record? Know what is public.”

September 29, 2026

A clean public disciplinary record has limits. Texas grievance confidentiality rules explain why clients should read the available record carefully and keep their own evidence.
Editorial illustration of a telephone, client file and calendar, with the headline “No answer from your lawyer?”

September 27, 2026

When a lawyer stops answering, protect the case as well as the record. Preserve messages, identify urgent dates and arrange a careful handover if you need new counsel.

September 26, 2026

A complaint-based summary of allegations involving Nicholas Abaza’s solicitation, contingency agreement and arbitration clause. Allegations are not disciplinary findings.

September 24, 2026

A complaint-based summary of allegations involving Michael A. Trevino, including fee claims, informed consent and arbitration. Allegations are not disciplinary findings.

September 24, 2026

A consumer-focused analysis of Jorge Borunda and Borunda PC website language about recoveries, consultations and litigation risk. The analysis is not a regulatory finding.
Editorial graphic asking Who polices lawyer reviews? with Google, Yelp and Avvo labels and separate Platforms, State Bar and FTC panels.

September 24, 2026

How platform moderation, State Bar discipline and FTC enforcement differ when lawyer reviews are misleading, with official guidance and complaint resources.

September 19, 2026

The Pennsylvania lawyer-review dispute, its allegations and settlement, and the questions it raises about online ratings and consumer protection.

September 16, 2026

An open letter asking regulators and review platforms to preserve records, authenticate complaints and distinguish allegations from established findings.