2011 Paralegal Ethics Handbook edition is now available
Posted by PD President on December 2, 2011
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Sustaining member highlight – Merrill Corporation
Posted by PD Membership on August 29, 2011
With decades of experience serving leading law firms, Merrill is the industry’s best source for global deposition services. Merrill has expert staff around the world to help you keep cases on track. Our proven track record and smart, effective services are the reason most of the nation’s top 100 law firms trust Merrill Corporation to give them the competitive edge.
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Sustaining member highlight – Confidential Communications International
Posted by PD Membership on August 25, 2011
CCI is a nationwide, full service litigation support company that has been in the industry for over 30 years. We specialize in Court Reporting, Legal Videography, Process Service and Records Retrieval. We offer a complimentary Online Repository of Transcripts and Exhibits – available 24/7 to all ordering parties, video synchronization, exhibit imaging, indexing and coding, Real-time Reporting, Expedited/Daily Delivery Service, E-transcript delivery, Translation Services, Elmo/Split Screen Video, and much more!
Contact us today to see how we can help you!
Confidential Communications International, Ltd. (“CCI”)
2525 North Loop West, Suite 260
Houston, Texas 77008
T: 713.365.0777 * F: 713.365.0808
www.recordsdiscovery.com
scheduling@recordsdiscovery.com
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PD Member – Pro Bono Survey
Posted by PD Membership on August 25, 2011
The Paralegal Division is focusing on Pro Bono service this year and wanted to know how our members were involved with the communities where they live and work. A recent survey of PD members showed that approximately 30% of the membership is involved in Pro Bono paralegal work and 70% of you do other types of volunteer work in your community. This is fantastic! We are glad to hear that so many people are giving back.
We collected suggestions for future Pro Bono projects – keep your eye on the Pro Bono listings at www.txpd.org for options in your area.
Survey respondents were entered to win one of five gift cards valuing $10. The following PD members have been randomly selected and notified via email. Congratulations to:
- Meredith S.
- Cindi P.
- Sharon B.
- Amy F.
- JoAnn M.
The PD would like to thank the following Sustaining
members for their support in sponsoring this survey:
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Sustaining member highlight – Nell McCallum & Associates
Posted by PD Membership on August 19, 2011
- Nell McCallum & Associates
Serving the Legal Community Since 1968. Nell McCallum & Associates, Inc., has offices in Beaumont and Houston, with networking resources across the state and throughout the United States. Our goal is to provide our clients with total litigation support in the most accurate, economical, effective, and usable application available. When making a decision regarding a legal support specialist, we know your first priorities are professionalism and qualification. Today Nell McCallum & Associates has 60 plus experienced reporters and staff. Our team of specialists continues to track emerging issues in state and federal litigation and to incorporate the best technology in the industry. These aspects combined with Nell McCallum & Associates’ personalized client service allows us to maintain our high standard of excellence.
Along with our court reporting services and records retrieval services, we have conference suites, videoconferencing, video services, courthouse searches, and a copy service. McCallum Images provides you with a copy service that you can call on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can provide other specialized document information, management solutions, and services, including document scanning, document imaging, document preparation, and document conversion services as well as document summarization. Subpoena services are available for depositions, hearings, trials and Original Petitions and Citations. To find out more about any of our services please contact our office today at (800) 859-9249 or visit us on the web at www.nellmccallum.com.
Cynthia G. Doucette
Marketing/Client Services
cdoucette@nellmccallum.com
Nell McCallum & Associates, Inc.
Complete Litigation Support Since 1968
409.838.0333 Fax: 409.832.4501
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Congratulations to the PD’s newest CORE Registered Paralegals
Posted by PD Membership on August 19, 2011
In June 11, 2011, 188 paralegals took the Paralegal CORE Competency Exam® pilot test at 12 test sites across the country. Of the paralegals who completed the test, 148 achieved a passing score of 550 or better. Sixteen Texas paralegals passed the CORE Registered Paralegal Exam, including two PD members: Connie Guinn and Laura Hepner.
Congratulations, Connie and Laura!
These paralegals are the very first CORE Registered Paralegals® and are now entitled to use the CRP® credential. Congratulations to all who passed!
This new entry-level exam should become available in mid-to-late 2011, and will be offered to those newer paralegals non yet eligible to sit for the PACE (Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam). Click here to download a brochure about the CORE exam; additional information will be released at www.paralegal.org.
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Sustaining member highlight – Compex Legal Services, Inc.
Posted by PD Membership on August 8, 2011
Founded in 1972, today Compex is one of the largest nationwide litigation and discovery support service for thousands of National Insurance Carriers, Third Party Administrators and Law Firms all over the nation. However, Compex continues to add value to our client base with new services, which include worldwide records retrieval, medical (nurse) summaries, deposition scheduling and legal video services through advanced technology. After all these years we strive to provide the highest level of personalized service possible, never forgetting that each order is equally important.
Visit Compex Legal Services online at www.cpxlegal.com.
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PD Membership Survey a Resounding Success
Posted by PD Membership on August 2, 2011
The PD recently contacted its full membership via email to request participation in a short survey about membership. Our goal was to learn why paralegals become members, which benefits they prefer, and to gauge interest in District events.
We were pleased and excited to have over 350 responses! We appreciate each of you who took a few minutes to give us your feedback. This information is beneficial in tailoring the Division to your current needs and in planning for the future of the PD.
Survey respondents were entered to win one of five gift cards valuing $10. The following PD members have been randomly selected and notified via email. Congratulations to:
- Juanita W. in District 4
- Misty M. in District 1
- Tracy C. in District 5
- Stacey B. in District 14
- Janice P. in District 4
The PD would like to thank the following Sustaining
members for their support in sponsoring this survey:
Compex Legal Services
Nell McCallum & Associates
Miss out on this contest opportunity? Keep an eye on your Inbox, another survey contest will be released soon, with more chances to win.
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TAPS Sponsorship – Space is limited
Posted by PD Membership on July 28, 2011
October 5-7, 2011
Marriott Hotel & Golf Club • Fort Worth, TX (North)
A Three Day Multi-Track CLE Seminar sponsored by the Paralegal Division, State Bar of Texas
Legal Vendors – make plans to join us at TAPS 2011. This is your chance to interact with more than 300 senior level paralegals from across the state of Texas. Social sponsorships and exhibit booths are still available, but space is limited. For detailed information, click here to download the Exhibitor Prospectus.
For TAPS 2011 speaker details and registration information, visit www.txpd.org/taps.
Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar 2011
Posted by PD Membership on June 22, 2011
Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar 2011
October 5-7, 2011
Marriott Hotel and Golf Club
Fort Worth, TX (North)
txpd.org/taps
Registration for the 2011 Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS) is now open! Members of the Paralegal Division receive $100 off their conference rate – apply today to save, and start receiving PD benefits too.
The PD offers both one-day and three-day tickets to TAPS, allowing you to choose the CLE options that best meet your needs. TAPS will also include a fantastic vendor hall and will host a variety of socials so you have more opportunities to network and interact with professionals from across the state.
Online registration is now open and will be available until 9/26. A late fee of $35 will be charged for registrations received after 8/26.
Two TAPS educational scholarships are available for PD members; deadline for scholarship application is 7/29. Applications are available at txpd.org/taps.
