2024 September
SEPTEMBER SOFTWARE UPDATES
Our release on September 14th included a lot of great software updates. Among these are:
Integrated eFiling
Integrated eFiling
- A new step has been added to the "New eFiling" window to allow the redaction of documents that you eFile.
- This new feature works with the state-provided redaction tool to guarantee compliance with the state's systems.
- Integrated eFiling now automatically filters out payment types that are not supported by the selected court.
- For example, if a court doesn't accept Amex cards, that payment type would not be available (therefore preventing a filing error).
- Format Wizard now features two buttons to quickly configure TXdocs to style your documents:
- the "Modern Style" - this matches the recommendations of Matthew Butterick's "Typography for Lawyers"; and
- the "Traditional Style" - this will ensure that your documents look more like classic legal documents.
- Format Wizard now includes the ability to add a multi-line header and footer. You can even have different font sizes and font styles in the same header or footer.
- "Tracking only" timeslips are now available, enabling you to track the time spent on a case without billing for the time (for instance, when you have taken on the case for a fixed fee).
- We've added a new Case Status report in Billing Manager to get a quick overview of your cases and show how much is billed and unbilled.
NEW STUDENT VERSION OF TXDOCS
Big news: TXdocs has a new student version! Many Texas law and paralegal programs teach their students to use our software, so we proudly offer TXdocs free of charge to all in-state law schools and paralegal programs.
Once a school is set up in our system, students will be able to register for a free license of the TXdocs Student Version using a code provided to their professor. We also provide free licenses of TXdocs to professors teaching our software in their courses.
Know a faculty member who may want more information? Please contact us here or below, or call us at (210) 253-9506.
Once a school is set up in our system, students will be able to register for a free license of the TXdocs Student Version using a code provided to their professor. We also provide free licenses of TXdocs to professors teaching our software in their courses.
Know a faculty member who may want more information? Please contact us here or below, or call us at (210) 253-9506.
SEPTEMBER 26 WEBINAR
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 26th at 12:00pm for a free webinar about improving your efficiency in TXdocs entitled "Only The Best Attorneys Know These TXdocs Hacks". This course will be presented by Dries Driessen, TXdocs' Chief Operating Officer.
This course has been approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE for 1.00 ethics credit hour. For more information and to reserve your spot please visit the registration page or below.
Make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to learn about all of our future webinars.
This course has been approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE for 1.00 ethics credit hour. For more information and to reserve your spot please visit the registration page or below.
Make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to learn about all of our future webinars.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHT: PROPOSED DIVISION TOOL
Did you know that mediators and judges love our proposed division tool? With this tool you can simply click on columns to allocate items between the parties, with a running total re-calculated as you go.
With a single click you can print out the proposed division plan or export to Excel. You can even create multiple plans and switch between them to compare.
This tool can be accessed in TXdocs on the "Tools" tab under "Practice Tools" and then "Family Law Tools".
With a single click you can print out the proposed division plan or export to Excel. You can even create multiple plans and switch between them to compare.
This tool can be accessed in TXdocs on the "Tools" tab under "Practice Tools" and then "Family Law Tools".
WEBINAR RECORDING - TRICKY PROBATE SITUATIONS
Handling some probate issues by traditional means can be both cumbersome and costly. Last month TXdocs hosted a free webinar discussing how to effectively use lesser-known probate alternatives to accomplish better outcomes for clients. You can watch a recording of the webinar on Vimeo or below.
This webinar is presented by Joel A. Norris. Mr. Norris has been a licensed Texas attorney since 2009 and is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also the author of TXdocs' Norris Modern Probate System.
This webinar is presented by Joel A. Norris. Mr. Norris has been a licensed Texas attorney since 2009 and is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also the author of TXdocs' Norris Modern Probate System.
JOEL NORRIS ATTENDING ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE DRAFTING
Speaking of Joel Norris... he will be presenting on "Forms Generation 101" at the Estate Planning and Probate Drafting CLE on October 31st in Las Colinas. TXdocs' Chief Operating Officer, Dries Driessen, will also be in attendance, so make sure to stop by our booth to say "hi" to him or ask any questions you have.
KIND WORDS FROM OUR SUBSCRIBER
We love hearing feedback from our subscribers! Recently, a long-time subscriber shared some kind words that make us proud of what we've built:
"I have subscribed to TXdocs since it began doing business and have found it to be a key to the success of my practice. The evolution of TXdocs has been remarkable and the software remains so user-friendly! While I practice primarily family law, thanks to Joel Norris' excellent probate forms, I've seen my probate practice increase almost 400%. Keep up the good work!" - Gary Michael Block of Humble, TX
Thanks for your continued support, Mr. Block!
"I have subscribed to TXdocs since it began doing business and have found it to be a key to the success of my practice. The evolution of TXdocs has been remarkable and the software remains so user-friendly! While I practice primarily family law, thanks to Joel Norris' excellent probate forms, I've seen my probate practice increase almost 400%. Keep up the good work!" - Gary Michael Block of Humble, TX
Thanks for your continued support, Mr. Block!
FORMZ UPDATE
Our September 14th release included 8 FormZ fulfillments. Among these were the addition of several new forms, including:
1. Assignment of Personal Property and Household Effects (trusts);
2. Motion and Order to Appear in Court Via Video (family law); and
3. Attorney Vacation Notice (family law, for counties who require this to be filed).
1. Assignment of Personal Property and Household Effects (trusts);
2. Motion and Order to Appear in Court Via Video (family law); and
3. Attorney Vacation Notice (family law, for counties who require this to be filed).
As a refresher, "FormZ" (pronounced "form-zee") is what TXdocs calls our proprietary software to track subscriber requests for new forms, fixes, or improvements. For a complete list of the content updates included in our latest release see below.
Have a suggestion for us? We want to hear from you! Please email us or give us a call at (210) 253-9506.
Have a suggestion for us? We want to hear from you! Please email us or give us a call at (210) 253-9506.
CONGRATULATIONS TO AL GREENE
Long-time TXdocs subscriber, Al Greene, was honored earlier this year by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Greene was the 2024 recipient of the John F. Sheehy, Jr. Distinguished Attorney Award.
This annual award is presented in recognition of an attorney
"who has been Board Certified for more than 25 years, shown commitment to serving the public justice system, advanced the standards or the legal profession, and has been the epitome of outstanding professional ethics and civility."
Mr. Greene has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1959. He became board-certified in Family Law in 1975, Civil Trial Law in 1978, and Child Welfare Law in 2018.
Congratulations on this award and your illustrious career, Mr. Greene!
This annual award is presented in recognition of an attorney
"who has been Board Certified for more than 25 years, shown commitment to serving the public justice system, advanced the standards or the legal profession, and has been the epitome of outstanding professional ethics and civility."
Mr. Greene has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1959. He became board-certified in Family Law in 1975, Civil Trial Law in 1978, and Child Welfare Law in 2018.
Congratulations on this award and your illustrious career, Mr. Greene!
TIPS AND TRICKS
Can I look up contact information for a county clerk in TXdocs?
Yes! TXdocs' Officials Directory includes phone numbers, fax numbers, addresses, website URLs, and email addresses for virtually every District Clerk, County Clerk, District Attorney, Court, Sheriff, and Constable in Texas. This directory is found on the Tools page.
Do I need to convert my documents to PDF before eFiling?
No! There is no need to convert documents to PDF before eFiling them. TXdocs does this for you automatically.
DID YOU KNOW?
More than half of all US Presidents (27 of 46) were lawyers before they took the highest office. John Adams was the first lawyer to become president in 1797.
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