January - 2022

Jan 27, 20221 min

Should Texas permit appointed appellate lawyers to refuse to represent indigent clients?

In the Winter 2021 issue of the St. Mary's Journal on Legal Malpractice & Ethics, my article argues for reconsidering the Anders v....

Jan 24, 20221 min

Tech Upgrade at the San Antonio court of appeals (update via Chief Justice Martinez)

For the current issue of the San Antonio Lawyer, Chief Justice Martinez has provided an update on the 4th Court's technological responses...

Jan 5, 20221 min

San Antonio appeals court rules "damages to real property" includes construction defects (Venue)

In December, the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio conditionally granted mandamus relief to correct a trial judge's denial of a motion...

Jan 5, 20221 min

Texas Supreme Court adopts new appellate rules for direct appeals to the Court.

On December 20, 2021, the Texas Supreme Court adopted (Misc. Docket No. 21-9155) new rules clarifying the procedure for taking a direct...