Texas approves limited legal service provision by paralegals
Date postedAugust 21, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court has provisionally approved rules allowing licensed paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services in areas such as family law, estate planning, and consumer debt. This initiative aims to bridge the justice gap for low-income individuals by offering access to legal assistance at reduced costs. The move aligns Texas with states like Oregon and Arizona, which have implemented similar programs to expand access to justice by involving non-lawyers in the provision of legal services.
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