John Caston Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx

Houston, Tx

• Draft and file lawsuits, motions, demand letters, discovery requests and responses for a dynamic caseload;• Assist with a 50+ docket at every level of litigation;• Work with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters to dispute, settle and disburse claims;• Work with witnesses to acquire recorded statements in anticipation of litigation;• Compile, organize and draft preparation documents for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediation conferences;• Cases involve:… Show more • Draft and file lawsuits, motions, demand letters, discovery requests and responses for a dynamic caseload;• Assist with a 50+ docket at every level of litigation;• Work with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters to dispute, settle and disburse claims;• Work with witnesses to acquire recorded statements in anticipation of litigation;• Compile, organize and draft preparation documents for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediation conferences;• Cases involve: Wrongful death and catastrophic injury; construction defects; insurance claims; products liability; car and trucking accidents; multi-district litigation; and DTPA. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

• Oversight for a pre-trial preparation team for the 1717 Bissonnet (Ashby High-Rise) trial.• Research and interpret various Texas real-estate laws, including the City of Houston’s land use ordinances.• Review City of Houston deed restrictions on residential properties and various zoning laws.• Research for appellate case law.• Assisted in pre-trial and various litigation strategy.• Reviewed trial transcripts for filing of a motion for directed verdict.• Identified… Show more • Oversight for a pre-trial preparation team for the 1717 Bissonnet (Ashby High-Rise) trial.• Research and interpret various Texas real-estate laws, including the City of Houston’s land use ordinances.• Review City of Houston deed restrictions on residential properties and various zoning laws.• Research for appellate case law.• Assisted in pre-trial and various litigation strategy.• Reviewed trial transcripts for filing of a motion for directed verdict.• Identified, reviewed and organized discovery materials.• Appraised and conducted real-estate market damage estimations.• Researched eminent domain and the right to reversion as well as various local ordinance laws.• Convened with testifying experts in preparation of trial.• Summarized and critiqued deposition statements.• Met with clients to discuss pre-trial preparation and define trial procedure. Show less

Brooklyn, Ny

• Appeared on the record during a hearing in the New York Supreme Court.• Investigated alibis of alleged defendant acts as well as various defendant claims.• Prepared and filed discovery documents for opposing counsel.• Prepped victims, witnesses and arresting officers for trial.• Drafted subpoenas, applications to unseal records, orders of protection and motions.• Drafted Parole Letters on behalf of the District Attorney for defendants up for parole. • Researched and… Show more • Appeared on the record during a hearing in the New York Supreme Court.• Investigated alibis of alleged defendant acts as well as various defendant claims.• Prepared and filed discovery documents for opposing counsel.• Prepped victims, witnesses and arresting officers for trial.• Drafted subpoenas, applications to unseal records, orders of protection and motions.• Drafted Parole Letters on behalf of the District Attorney for defendants up for parole. • Researched and drafted memos regarding attorney-client privilege and various criminal charges.• Photographed and investigated crime scenes for trial preparation.• Interviewed victims, witnesses and police officers to determine proper charges and pleas.• Viewed videos of DWI defendants to determine if the charges are appropriate.• Utilized NYPD software to bring police officers into the office to discuss a particular arrest. • Contacted defense counsel to consult and propose mediation rather than litigation.• Trained interns and new ADAs in various office and courtroom procedures.• Served and filed court paperwork on a weekly basis.• Screened defendant phone conversations from Riker’s Island Prison for evidence.• Transcribed 911 calls and NYPD radio reports. Show less

Houston, Tx

• Conducted legal research with an emphasis on requirements for case removal.• Drafted legal memorandums, UCC forms and UCC Termination Demand letters. • Wrote article for client’s newsletter to explain antitrust law to its customers. • Second chaired in personal injury trial. • Assisted in pre-trial preparation, voir dire and client/firm relations.

• Prepared month end price reconciliations for the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). • Performed an initial review of the percent of owned shares outstanding for SEC filing purposes. • Assisted the Controller in compiling financial statements and general ledgers for annual audits. • Managed trade blotters with the CCO and ensured approval by appropriate fund manager. • Researched market moving events that may have caused unexpected price fluctuations. • Invoiced specific… Show more • Prepared month end price reconciliations for the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). • Performed an initial review of the percent of owned shares outstanding for SEC filing purposes. • Assisted the Controller in compiling financial statements and general ledgers for annual audits. • Managed trade blotters with the CCO and ensured approval by appropriate fund manager. • Researched market moving events that may have caused unexpected price fluctuations. • Invoiced specific clients for research expenses. • Conducted weekly fund allocation reviews and valuation back testing checks.• Reconciled month end funds against the Goldman Sachs and UBP database. Show less

New York, Ny

• Arranged all traveling needs and reimbursements for executives and staff.• Prepared boardrooms; including all required presentation collaterals for meetings.• Served as a representative processing of vendor payments.• Responsible for updating, scanning and filing vendor files.• Managed confidential calls for the CEO and CFO.• Trained temporary employees and interns to assist with the daily administrative responsibilities.• Greeted and assisted guests with any specific… Show more • Arranged all traveling needs and reimbursements for executives and staff.• Prepared boardrooms; including all required presentation collaterals for meetings.• Served as a representative processing of vendor payments.• Responsible for updating, scanning and filing vendor files.• Managed confidential calls for the CEO and CFO.• Trained temporary employees and interns to assist with the daily administrative responsibilities.• Greeted and assisted guests with any specific needs.• Managed and stocked the company mailroom. Show less

Jurisprudence Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: Honors: Currents: International Trade Law Journal, Member. Published July 2013. Organizations: Phi Alpha Delta.

Czech Republic Study Abroad Program

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Intl, President