Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

The goal of Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas website is to provide information and online tools to its members. To do this effectively, certain user data may be collected and/or reviewed so that we can understand our users and in turn make the site more relevant to each individual user. Information about members is used in different ways, as outlined below.

Information Collected and its Use

Information collected from members includes: Server log information: When you visit this website, you are identifiable as a unique number, called an IP address. Your IP address is automatically collected in server logs. We use this information to help diagnose problems with our server and to analyze server traffic to learn which pages receive visitors. The server log can also tell us which browser you are using (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape), and the name of the website that referred you to our site.

Cookies: These are text files which our website places on your computer’s hard drive to keep track of your preferences. That is, cookies may help us remember who you are and deliver content and services based on your personal preferences.

User-supplied information: Current and future services, may require that you give us your name, email address, or other personal information. By providing this information, you can and will be able to transact business via the Internet which in the past required telephone or mail contact.

Certain features of the site may allow attorneys to request updates to their membership information, including their address, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Attorneys should be aware that certain member information, regardless of whether it is submitted via the site, is subject to the Texas Public Information Act. This act requires the State Bar to disclose this information upon request. Because of this requirement, this information may be obtained by commercial vendors. Attorneys can limit the information they provide to this site as long as the Bar has at least one address on file so that mandatory compliance materials can be mailed to and reach the attorney. An attorney may choose not to provide a home address, phone number, fax number, or email address. To contact the State Bar Membership Department, email or call (800)204-2222, Ext. 1383.