Texas Lawyers Response Grievance Complaints

The best defense to a grievance is a well documented file. Most consumer practitioners rely heavily upon client interview forms that must be answered by clients in their own handwriting. Include a simple verification with all forms, signed by each client, that all information is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, and further, acknowledge the attorney will rely upon this truth and accuracy. Recent amendments to the Code create additional liability for both debtors and their bankruptcy attorneys for any misrepresentation contained in documents filed with the court. The reciprocal requirement for creditors and their bankruptcy attorneys is conspicuously absent.

Consumer bankruptcy specialists are known for liberal use of legal assistance and paralegals. Legal assistants and paralegals may only assist lawyers when providing legal advice. They may not practice law or represent individuals in court. Legal assistants and paralegals generally provide a valuable service and reduces attorney fees, costs, and expenses by performing legal tasks for an attorney who remains responsible for all work product produced. As professionals, all states require attorneys to pass a state bar examination, and as a condition of remaining in good standing, must insure all work performed by paralegals achieves the same quality result as would be produced by an attorney.

Further information regarding a Texas lawyers response, grievance complaint procedures, and allowable range of discipline is available through the Texas Bar.

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