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The west exterior of Houston’s 1910 Harris County Courthouse, photographed in April 2017.

October 8, 2026

Undisclosed Arbitrator Ties: Why One Texas Award Fell and Another Survived

Two Houston appellate decisions show why an undisclosed arbitrator relationship can undo one award while another survives—and why consumers need clear disclosures before the result is final.
Caroline Allison speaking into a microphone at the September 25, 2026 State Bar of Texas Board meeting.

October 7, 2026

Texas State Bar, Damn Lawyers and Fake Lawyer Reviews: From Reputation to Accountability

Caroline Allison asks how consumers can screen lawyers when reviews may be misleading. Her account connects online reputation, legal fees and arbitration accountability.
Two people shaking hands across a business meeting table; illustrative stock photograph.

October 4, 2026

Before a Business Deal With Your Lawyer, Get an Independent View

When your lawyer becomes a lender, investor or buyer, trust alone is not enough. Understand financial conflicts, written terms and independent advice before signing.
Hands reviewing the terms of a printed document; illustrative stock photograph.

October 3, 2026

Before You Agree to a Settlement: Keep the Decision in Your Hands

A Texas-focused guide to settlement authority: ask for the terms, understand deductions, preserve your decision and get independent help if acceptance is disputed.
Caroline Allison speaking into a microphone at the September 25, 2026 State Bar of Texas Board meeting.

October 1, 2026

Inside the State Bar of Texas: “Access to Justice” Dominates the Conversation

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 blank phone screen and case folder with the headline “Bad review does not erase client privacy.”

September 30, 2026

A Negative Review Does Not Cancel a Lawyer’s Duty of Confidentiality

A critical online review does not automatically permit a lawyer to reveal client information. Texas ethics guidance explains the limits and the distinction between criticism and formal proceedings.
Editorial illustration of a closed file folder with the headline “A clean record? Know what is public.”

September 29, 2026

What a Clean Public Disciplinary Record Cannot Tell a Client

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 client trust ledger with the headline “Client money: Not his to spend” for the Patrick J. Dolan case.

September 28, 2026

Patrick J. Dolan: Client Trust Money Was Not His to Spend

Patrick J. Dolan’s federal sentence exposes how false accounting can conceal misuse of entrusted funds—and why clients need records that can be independently checked.
Editorial illustration of a telephone, client file and calendar, with the headline “No answer from your lawyer?”

September 27, 2026

When Your Lawyer Stops Responding: Protect Your File and Your Deadlines

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.
Editorial illustration of a legal fee agreement and accounting ledger, with the headline “Nonrefundable? Ask what the lawyer’s fee covers.”

September 26, 2026

Your Lawyer Calls the Fee Nonrefundable. What Does It Actually Pay For?

A “nonrefundable” label does not settle whether a lawyer earned the fee. Learn what Texas rules say about advance payments, client funds and requesting an accounting.

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