Angela Morris

Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.

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October 20, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

As AG Election Nears, 725 Government Lawyers Brace For Change

As a new Texas Attorney General takes office, top management might lose their jobs while the work of rank-and-file assistant A.G.s might transform from structural changes and reorganization.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

October 20, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Voters Must Show ID, But Law Still Under Attack On Two Fronts

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Lawrence "Larry" Meyers is the plaintiff in this new lawsuit over Senate Bill 14, the voter ID law which is codified in Texas Election Code Ch. 63.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Handling of Handwritten Will Lands Lawyer In Legal-Mal Lawsuit

"My clients disputed it from day one. That should have been examined," said Houston solo William Robertson, who represents 15 relatives embroiled in a probate dispute.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 16, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Crowded Court in Jury Selection Lands Woman New Murder Trial

Gerald "Gerry" Goldstein, who represented Cameron before the CCA, said that the case is "a model for lawyers to look at."

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 16, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Sues After Inmate-Client's Threats

It must be a blow for an inmate to be denied parole despite spending thousands to hire a lawyer to help with the process. But what should a lawyer do when that inmate threatens to strike back with a grievance and lawsuit?

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 15, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Firm Sues Ex-Client, Lawyer, to Recover Contingency Fee

"It's so petty and sad that some plaintiffs lawyers just don't get the big picture," said defendant-lawyer Carl Barry of Austin. "They would literally risk malpractice litigation."

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 15, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Voters Must Show ID, But Law Still Under Attack On Two Fronts

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Lawrence "Larry" Meyers is the plaintiff in this new lawsuit over Senate Bill 14, the voter ID law which is codified in Texas Election Code Ch. 63.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 14, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

As Election Nears, 725 Government Lawyers Brace For Change

As a new Texas Attorney General takes office, top management might lose their jobs while the work of rank-and-file assistant A.G.'s might transform from structural changes and reorganization.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

October 13, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Questions Over Lawyer's Handling of $83,000 in Cash Lands Him in Disciplinary System

The attorney used more than $37,500 of the cash to pay his own attorney fees, alleged a recent lawsuit by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 13, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Revamped Indigent Defense System Has a Downside, Lawyers Say

"There is a significant amount of pushback from the lawyers who see their bottom line being harmed," said 167th Criminal District Court Judge David Wahlberg.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

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