Texas Forum on Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts

Sponsored by:  Office of Court Administration / Texas Access to Justice Commission / Texas Access to Justice Foundation / Legal Services Corporation / Texas Legal Services Center

The Forum is also funded in part by a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation and the Dallas Bar Foundation.

In order to accommodate the maximum number of interested participants, the registration deadline for the Texas Forum on Self Represented Litigants and the Courts has been extended.

Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis until maximum capacity is reached. However, registration and scholarship requests received by March 4 at 5pm will be given priority.

When: April 8-9, 2010

Where: Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, Texas

Agenda: Check out the agenda and brochure to read the schedule of speakers and topics that will  address these three questions:

1. How do self-represented litigants affect Texas courts?
2. How do other states address the issue of self-representation?
2. What can Texas do?

Continuing Education: The County and District Clerks' Association of Texas has approved the Forum from 12.5 hours of continuing education.  An application for MCLE credit is pending.

How to Register: Registration is free but limited to 125 invited participants.

To register, complete this registration/scholarship form and attach it to an email addressed to ATJMail@texasbar.com or fax it to 512-427-4160.

Once your registration form has been submitted, you will receive confirmation of receipt via e-mail within 48-hours. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact ATJMail@texasbar.com.

Invitations to register have been sent via email with formal invitations to follow. If you do not receive an invitation but would like to be considered, please submit a form. Be aware that space is very limited and that preference will be given to:

Scholarships:  Travel reimbursement of up to $250 may be awarded to attendees who work more than 35 miles from Dallas. The scholarship application is at the bottom of the registration form.

Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved at  the Fairmont Dallas, located at 1717 North Akard Street, at the rate of $115/night. Please reference the "Texas Court Forum" when making reservations. The hotel phone number is 214-720-2020.

Additional options for accommodations in the area include:

Westin City Center, Dallas, at 650 N. Pearl St. (.23 miles) - 214-979-9000
Magnolia Hotel, Dallas, at 1401 Commerce St. (.65 miles) - 214-915-6500
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, at 1933 Main St. (.73 miles) - 214-741-7700

If you need additional information, please email ATJMail@texasbar.com and include your contact information.