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MEMBER CLASSES & ACTIVITIES.
There’s
no
rank
among
Members,
but
our
retired/senior
Attorneys
garner
much
esteem.
Generally,
Members
of
our
local
bar
consider
each
individual
Attorney
with
the
same
level
of
respect.
In
great
practice
tradition;
however,
HLBA
does
recognize
that
that
their
are
many
in
our
field
who
have
gained
a
great
deal
of
experience
from
even
younger
years
in
the
Law.
From
this
vantage,
we
ascribe
to
the
belief
that
all
Members
learn
something
from
360
degree
viewpoints.
This
collegial
exchange
of
ideas
is
one
of
the
reasons that makes our Association great. Should they choose, Members may utilize these official seals in their advertising.
Our Membership.
The
Highland
Lakes
Bar
Association
(HLBA)
is
focussed
on
the
promotion/protection
of
the
practice
of
law.
Everyone
who
has
paid
HLBA
dues
and
remains
in
good
standing
as
a
licensed
Attorney
of
their
State
Bar
is
entitled
to
display
credentials
of
Membership
with
HLBA.
Membership
calls
for
a
commitment
to
Dignity,
Professionalism,
and
Integrity
along
with
honest
demeanor
in
the
profession
of
law
(
See
also
Country
Lawyers
Creed
).
Our
object is the betterment of our community.
Our Mentors.
Traditionally
Members
of
the
Highland
Lakes
Bar
Association
(HLBA)
have
maintained
a
strong
commitment
to
professional
dialogue
and
the
free
exchange
of
legal
ideas.
Mentors
are
seen
as
those
with
over
15
years
of
licensed
legal
experience.
They
are
typically
Attorneys
who
have
committed
themselves
to
additional
levels
of
service
in
the
pro
bono
field,
among
other
community
organizations
such
as
Rotary,
Teen
Court,
and/or State Bar Committees.
Our Legacy Members.
The
Highland
Lakes
Bar
Association
(HLBA)
is
very
fortunate
to
have
a
high
number
of
Legacy
Members
among
its
cadre.
These
include
both
former
and
current
District
Judges,
County
Judges,
Mediators,
Justices
of
the
Peace,
County
Attorneys,
and
senior
practitioners.
Legacy
Members
leave
an
impact
by
providing
depth
of
knowledge
on
both
the
law
and
colllaborative
solutions.
They
often
have
over
twenty-five
to
thirty
(25-
30) years experience
in our profession.
Continuing Legal
Education (CLE).
As
a
professional
legal
association
accredited
by
the
State
Bar’s
Office
of
Continuing
Legal
Education
(CLE)
we
are
required
to
host
10
sessions
of
CLE
per
year
.
Our
active
and
paid
membership
core
generally
meets
every
Last
Friday
of
the
month
for
1.25
hours
of
CLE.
We
typically
start
of
our
meetings
with
approximately
.25
hours
ethics
discussion
and
that
entertain
a
wonderful
speaker
on
such topics as
Digital Ethics
.
Texas License.
HLBA
Attorneys
are
largely
licensed
in
the
State
of
Texas.
Many
maintain
accreditation
and
training
far
above
what’s
required.
Additionally,
most
have
earned
a
level
of
respect
among
their
peers
and
local
citizens
commensurate
with
practicing
in
small
town
environments.
Should
you
be
seeking
a
local
Attorney,
we
encouarage
you
to
first
look
at
the
local
bar.
Profiles
of
our
Attorneys
can
be found at
TexasBar.com
.
Holiday Social.
Local Texas Winery.
The
HLBA
Board
typically
hosts
a
Holiday
Party
the
first
week
in
December.
For
the
last
few
years
we’ve
set
the
tradition
at
a
local
winery
.
Cocktails
and
refreshments
are
on
the
house
for
all
Active
members.
While
the
HLBA
is
focused
primarily
on
CLE
and
professional
development,
its
Board
recognizes
and
is
endeavoring
to
meet
the
popular
request
for
more
socials,
Pro
Hac
Vice
visits to the Holiday Party are welcome!
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