CONTENTS
AUSTINLAWYER FEBRUARY 2019 | VOLUME 28, NUMBER 1 AL A L INSIDE FEATURED ARTICLES
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Our New Home on Judges Hill
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Briefs
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2019 Judicial Evaluation Poll Conducted In Early February
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Pro Bono Spotlight
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Travis County Civil and Family Courts Complex Update
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Opening Statement
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Third Court of Appeals Civil Update
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Timeline for Construction Revealed
Call for Austin Bar Board Nominations Consider a Leadership Position in 2019
Community Engagement Committee Supports Our Veterans
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Committee Members Participate in Austin’s Annual Veterans Day Parade and Beyond
Third Court of Appeals Criminal Update
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Federal Civil Court Update
11 Retirement Reception for Judge Naranjo Raises $97,000 Proceeds Split Between Volunteer Legal Services and the Austin Bar Foundation
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Federal Criminal Court News
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AYLA
22 Update on Local Inns of Court
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Practice Pointers
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10 Tips for Drafting Rule 11 Settlement Agreements
CONNECTIONS
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS & MORE
Judge Jenkins to Retire from Bench
FEB 18 Austin Bar Office Closed for
A Letter to the Austin Bar
Presidents’ Day
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Litigation Support & Appraisals Expert Witness Testimony
Jewelry · Watches · Art • • • • • • •
DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY DECEPTIVE TRADE CONSUMER FRAUD INSURANCE FRAUD TRADEMARK PATENT
Heirloom Estate Planning Liquidation of Art & Jewelry
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