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How does one get a listing in the Vendor directory?
Sustaining Members of the Paralegal Division can advertise (listed as a vendor) on the Paralegal Division website. To become a Sustaining Member, please go to Membership/Applications Tab at www.txpd.org (this website) and follow directions for applying online. Once you have been approved for membership in the Paralegal Division, your contact person will receive a letter instructing you how to submit your ad to be posted on www.txpd.org.
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How do I submit/update ad copy?
Once a vendor has been accepted as a Sustaining member (vendor), the resources for the ad should be emailed to the webmaster@TXPD.org. Further, the vendor is responsible for ensuring the ad copy is current, especially when contact names, telephone numbers and email addresses are listed.
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How sophisticated can ad copy be? Can it include HTML?
Ad copy can include HTML, so it can be rather sophisticated. The TXPD webmaster has the final approval for HTML mark-up associated with an ad. "Framed" or other content external to the TXPD website is generally not allowed. Contact PD@TXPD.org if framed content is of interest.
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Is an image required in order to have a vendor listing?
No. Of course the more information displayed in a visually appealing manner the better.
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What are the specifications for the image that is displayed with a vendor ad?
Images can be formatted as GIF, JPG, or PGN. We also support Flash animations. In order to fit within the screen real estate allocated for the image, they must not exceed 500 pixels in width. There is no fixed requirement for image height. Finally, the file size of images and/or Flash animations generally should not exceed approximately 100KB.
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I work as a contract paralegal. Can attorneys recover the costs for my services out of any settlement or trial verdict?
Yes, contract paralegal fees can be recovered as part of a settlement or trial verdict. Any paralegal work performed on a case that the attorney is seeking recovery of attorney's fees, can be included in the amount being sought to be recovered. Of course, there are many types of cases that do not allow for attorneys fees to be recovered. If it is a case where the statutes allow the recovery of attorney's fees, then the attorney can include a contract paralegal’s work performed on the file. For further explanation, refer to the Gill Savings case* and the Paralegal Definition and Standards at http://txpd.org/page.asp?p=Paralegal Definition and Standards. Both paralegals and attorneys should read and become familiar with the Paralegal Standards that were approved by the Paralegal Division and by the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.
*Gill Savings Association v. International Supply Company, Inc., 759 S.W.2d 697 (Tex. App.- -Dallas 1988, no writ). Gill Savings was a case of first impression in Texas regarding recovery of paralegal fees as part of an attorney's fee award.
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