Position: Member

TEL: (210) 731-6306

FAX: (210) 785-2906

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Admitted: Texas, 1979, United States District Court, Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas,United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Law School: South Texas College of Law

College: Baylor University, B.B.A.

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Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insurance Defense

Additional Information: Bill’s practice encompasses the representation of a diverse client base in the resolution of complex legal disputes through litigation and mediation. Over the past 28 years, his practice has covered a broad range of issues, more recently focusing on unique cases involving commercial litigation, theft of trade secrets, insurance issues, construction disputes, contract claims, fiduciary litigation, professional negligence claims (legal, engineering, and architectural), constitutional land use, wrongful death claims, employment claims, family law matters, and other distinctive cases. Bill has served as lead counsel in more than 30 jury trials and numerous non-jury proceedings, including notable cases in Bexar and surrounding counties. Bill’s clients also engage his services with regard to contract negotiations and general business advice. Bill is consistently recognized by his peers for his legal expertise. Bill was recognized as a "Texas Super Lawyer" in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Law & Politics magazine. Bill was also recognized as one of "San Antonio’s Best Lawyers" by Scene in SA magazine in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

State Bar of Texas Rules Committee

Member, State Bar of Texas (Board of Directors, 1987-90)

Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Member, Defense Counsel of San Antonio

Member, Texas Center for Ethics and Professionalism (Advisory Board)

Member, San Antonio Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1997; Director, 1993-95)

Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation (Board of Trustees, 1988-89; Chairman, Regional Fellows Committee)

Past-Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association (President, 1988-89, President Elect, 1987-88; Immediate Past-President, 1989-90; Director, 1984-85; Secretary, 1985-86)

Past-Member, San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1982-83; Treasurer, 1983-84)

Former Mayor of Hill Country Village (October 1997 to May 2000)

Former City Council Member of Hill Country Village (May 1991 – May 1993)

Firm Members: Samuel Houston, III

Firm Members: Lori Massey