Lawyer Referral Service offers a way for lawyers in Central Texas to discover and connect with prospective clients who need legal representation. Committed to serving as a trusted platform for lawyers and individuals to find each other, we are a not-for-profit lawyer referral service certified by the State Bar of Texas and approved by the American Bar Association. This page features the materials you need to join LRS, including the LRS Rules and Regulations, Member Agreement Form, Panel List, and Subject Matter Applications.
LRS Lawyer Registration
To register for LRS’ attorney listing, you must practice full-time in the Austin, Texas area; have an office suitable for receiving clients; carry professional malpractice insurance; and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Lawyer Registration Steps
- Complete the LRS Member Agreement
- Complete the Subject Matter Applications that apply to your practice
- Submit a declarations page of a malpractice insurance policy (see rules for amounts of coverage)
- Pay membership dues payment
Note: On some of the Subject Matter Applications, there is a time requirement within which you must have handled transactions, participated in agency proceedings, participated in jury trials or hearings, or handled cases through discovery. Upon completion of the paperwork, please mail, email, or fax the completed paperwork to the LRS office. After review, the executive director will contact you to schedule an interview to review the application and LRS policies and procedures. You may choose up to four law types (called panels). Most of these panels have a corresponding application that you will need to complete.
Click the area of law to retrieve the appropriate registration form. When required, please attach proof of your experience.
- Administrative Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Business Law
- Civil Appellate Law
- Civil Rights Law
- Consumer Law
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law
- Entertainment Law
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax LawWorkers’ Compensation Law
Have Questions? Contact Us, Today!
If you have questions about our lawyer registration process in Texas, simply call (512) 472-8303. You can also submit an online request to learn more.
