Ethics Committee

To help each member strive to honestly conduct themselves in the practice of law, discharge the lawyer's duty to his or her client to the best of the lawyer's ability, and always zealously and ethically represent the citizen accused, our committee works to advise members on how to comply with all ethical rules while attempting to assure the accused receives a fair and impartial trial with the fewest consequences. In addition to writing monthly articles for the VOICE, our committee responds to calls and emails to the TCDLA Ethics Hotline when the need arises for answering general questions about what a lawyer should do in a questionable area. If you're presented with an ethical dilemma, don't look for answers on social media-Facebook, for instance-or even on the TCDLA listserv. Don't hang your dirty laundry out for all to see. TCDLA MEMBERS ONLY: Call the Ethics Committee hotline, at (512) 646-2734, and leave a message or email ethics@tcdla.com. They'll get right back to you. This service is available to TCDLA members only; join today to have immediate access to this valuable service.


TCDLA MEMBERS ONLY: By calling the Ethics Hotline, you are acknowledging that you have read and are familiar with the ethical obligations discussed in Ethics Opinion 673 (https://www.legalethicstexas.com/resources/opinions/opinion-673/) and, consistent with that opinion, acknowledge that the TCDLA Ethics Committee does not provide legal advice nor assume any duty to the attorney calling the hotline or that attorney’s client. The attorneys with the TCDLA Ethics Committee, however, agree, consistent with Ethics Opinion 673, to maintain and comply with all ethical obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information provided by the inquiring attorney. Ethics Opinion 673

TCDLA MEMBERS ONLY: By calling the Ethics Hotline, you are acknowledging that you have read and are familiar with the ethical obligations discussed in Ethics Opinion 673 (https://www.legalethicstexas.com/resources/opinions/opinion-673/) and, consistent with that opinion, acknowledge that the TCDLA Ethics Committee does not provide legal advice nor assume any duty to the attorney calling the hotline or that attorney’s client. The attorneys with the TCDLA Ethics Committee, however, agree, consistent with Ethics Opinion 673, to maintain and comply with all ethical obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the information provided by the inquiring attorney.

Ethics Opinion 673

Committee Members	Position
Co-Chair Thomas Brent Mayr bmayr@mayr-law.com 5300 Memorial Dr Ste 750 Houston, TX 77007-8228 P: (713) 808-9613 F: (713) 808-9991 Term Ends: 06/21/2025 View Bio	Co-Chair
Co-Chair Robert Pelton rpeltonlawyer1@aol.com 4001 N Shepherd Dr Ste 200 Houston, TX 77018-5507 P: (713) 524-8471 F: (888) 834-3696 Term Ends: 06/21/2025 View Bio	Co-Chair