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Texas Legal Ethics and Malpractice is your essential research guide for attorney malpractice, professional responsibility, and disciplinary procedures in Texas. It delivers in-depth analysis of current case law, rules of conduct, and grievance processes relevant to Texas legal practice.
Publisher: Matthew Bender
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Texas Legal Ethics and Malpractice offers a comprehensive and practical exploration of the laws, ethics rules, and disciplinary frameworks governing legal professionals in Texas. Co-authored by Charley and Ashley Dorsaneo, this authoritative treatise equips attorneys with critical insights into negligence actions, professional responsibility standards, and attorney discipline.
This 2026 Edition features updated discussions on legal malpractice, administrative remedies, and recent Texas case law. It thoroughly examines the creation, maintenance, and termination of the attorney-client relationship, with guidance on preserving client confidences, avoiding conflicts of interest, and complying with obligations to nonclients and the legal system.
The treatise also delves into Texas disciplinary procedures, from the grievance process to reinstatement after disbarment. It includes references to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, State Bar Rules, and other key research tools such as law reviews and periodicals, making it an indispensable resource for both litigators and legal ethics advisors.
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