When Mike Whelan invited me onto his new podcast, AI in Practice (presented by Spellbook), I expected we’d discuss legal research tools and workflow automation. We covered those topics, but most of our conversation centered on a bigger question: what expertise means when AI can analyze a 5,000-page record in minutes.
On October 1, 2025, Texas launched automatic case notifications for attorneys statewide, finally solving a problem that had tripped up even diligent lawyers. If you’ve noticed new messages from no-reply@researchtx.com, those are Case Notices, the automatic notification system now built into re:SearchTX, the state’s online case records and alerts platform.
If you’re an attorney of
It’s hard to believe, but Texas Appellate Counsel PLLC has been open for six months now. When I returned to solo practice in January, I was excited to refocus on the work I enjoy most: collaborating with trial lawyers to navigate legal issues and position cases for success before, during, and after trial.
I’ve been
I had the opportunity a while back to join Dallas trial lawyer Mike Bassett on his podcast, Legal Grounds: Conversations on Life, Leadership, and Law. I’ve long been a fan of Mike’s show and his thoughtful approach to law practice, so I was honored when he invited me to appear as a guest.
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Have you ever delved into a Texas statute only to discover that it was recently amended and the former version is what you need? That happened to me recently while researching a fee-shifting provision that was modified effective September 1, 2023.
To locate the superseded text, my first stop was the “Statutes by Date” tool
If you’re a Texas practitioner with strong opinions about citation form, now’s your chance to be heard.
The Texas Law Review Editorial Board is gathering feedback for the next edition of Texas Rules of Form: The Greenbook and has opened a public comment period. The Editorial Board and its Greenbook Committee have specifically invited Texas
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Texas Appellate Counsel PLLC, a solo practice dedicated to appellate advocacy, trial support, and consulting for trial lawyers.
This online publication is part of that venture. It reflects both the firm’s name and my work as a lawyer.
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