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Richmond, TX, US

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

• Demonstrated strategic planning and organization skills in proficiently steering case projects from initiation and discovery through court trial, with an emphasis on wrongful death, insurance defense, catastrophic.
• Acquired strong case management and negotiations skills by evaluating cases, designing litigation strategies, defending/conducting depositions and resolving cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration and trials.
• Research and analyze state and federal law to counsel leadership, staff and outside counsel effectively on insurance fraud, products defect, construction liability and complex commercial litigation.

Houston, Texas

• Lead attorney conducting over 12 First Chair jury trials in Civil District in Harris County and other surrounding counties
• Experienced in representing First Party, Third Party and large corporations, including AT&T and Allstate.
• Managed all aspects of large case docket, including case analysis, drafting answers, drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions oflay witnesses, expert witnesses, and mediation.
• Effectively negotiate settlements including all aspects of liability and damages for first party, third party, and subrogation matters

Houston, Texas

• First Chair Prosecution of over 15 criminal matters in Criminal County Court of Law and Justice Court
• Manage, organize and follow through multiple jurisdictions and governmental agencies in reference to large criminal dockets
• Propose, Negotiate and take pleadings
• Investigate case files, interview victims, investigators and liaison with multiple counties and jurisdictions

Houston, Texas Area

• Responsible for the research, evaluation, negotiation / renegotiation and valuation of various contracts with current and new vendors and subcontractors related to large scale projects.
• Researched and prepared business plans and contingencies to present to senior management leading to implementation and significant reduction of costs, profit losses and increasing employee retention.
• Conducted corporate security investigations for bank robberies, including interviewing and interrogation of employees, witnesses, and suspects.
• Led the design and implementation of new security systems and affiliated training programs for team members for banking centers throughout Texas, Florida and Arizona.
• Managed all aspects of Comerica’s corporate relocation including team management, coordination of time, resources, budget planning and oversight for project.

Houston, Texas Area

• Active and National Guard, Texas Captain, 2001-2010
• Engaged in planning, development and deployment for large-scale, mission critical operations.
• Completed Combat and NATO tours in Iraq and Romania, including training NATO forces.
• Directed a team of 156 in the deployment of a $22 million logistics operation in Iraq.
• Recipient of Bronze Star and twelve other meritorious awards and commendations.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

Associate'S Degree, General Studies