The Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (TLAP) – What It Is and How It Works

The nationally acclaimed Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (TLAP) has evolved from helping lawyers with substance abuse disorders and alcoholism to assisting lawyers, judges and law students with mental health issues. The March 2007 issue of the Texas Bar Journal features articles and information about TLAP and the services offered.

TLAP was created to provide for the identification, peer intervention and rehabilitation of any Texas attorney or law student whose professional performance is impaired because of substance abuse, dependency or mental health disorders. Current estimates indicate that anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 lawyers in Texas suffer from substance use disorders or mental health issues affecting their law practices. TLAP can help save the lives of these attorneys. Our work also contributes to the protection of the public, the improvement of the integrity and reputation of the legal profession, and, because assistance to an affected lawyer often prevents future ethical violations, the reduction of disciplinary actions.

More About TLAP, Services, and Support

Self Assessments–Online Screening Tools

Cessation of Practice

FAQ’s

Financial Support

Interesting Case Law

Judges

Law Firms

Law Students

Links

Local Bars and Other Resources

Monitors and Monitoring

Mood Disorders, Depression, and Recovery

Personal Perspectives – 1st Person Stories

Practice Assistance

Reporting Misconduct: Disability and Grievance Issues

Stress Relief and Prevention

Substance Abuse, Dependency, and Recovery

Suicide

TLAP Volunteer Information

Staff Contacts

Ann D. Foster, JD, MAC
Director

Rachel Madorsky, LCSW

Cameron Vann, JD

The American Bar Association held a CLE ethics course, "What Lawyers Need to Know About Suicide During a Recession: Prevention, Identity and Law Firm Responsibility,"
on May 6, 2009.
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