She might be thinking about the resistance the civil folks came up against
when they tried to pass a general Collaborative Law statute (there was
already a statute in the family code). The Texas trial attorneys and
defense counsel organization opposed the legislation. I'm not sure if they
claimed ethical concerns or not. Sherrie Abney or Larry Maxwell know all
about that. Sherrie's book "Avoiding Litigation" contains some details
about round #1 of that battle.
From: CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Donald R. Royall
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 7:40 AM
To: CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [CollabLaw] Need help from Texas
Hi Brad,
My guess is that she is confusing Texas with Colorado. All is quiet in Texas
on that score. We are too busy with our polygamists to be worried about
collaborative law.
Regards,
Don
Brad Hunter <brad.hunter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:brad.hunter%40huntermiller.com> > wrote: Hi
I received an email from a graduate law student in Hong Kong who is
dissertation is about the feasibility of collaborative law being used
in Hong Kong. She is studying under someone I went to law school with.
She has asked me several questions..
She raised one concern that I have some trouble understanding:
"Finally, in lieu of the recent protesting voices in Texas re. banning
Collaborative Practice due to ethical issues, I wish to seek your
opinions about any effects upon your practice in Canada. Has similar
issues occurred in your area against your practice? "
Can someone help me by telling me what the issue in Texas is/was? Where
is it at now?
Thanks in advance
Brad
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