Education :

New Mexico State University (B.S. Industrial Engineering with honors - 1976)

University of Texas (J.D. - 1979)

State Licenses :

Texas, Kansas

Federal Court Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit

U.S. Military Court of Appeals

U.S. District Courts, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

Years in Practice:

35

Areas of Practice :

Aviation Law : Representation of airlines and aviation insurers, manufacturers, crop dusters, fixed base operators and other aviation businesses.

Products Liability : Representation of other product manufacturers, insurance companies, businesses, and individuals relating to personal injury and warranty claims.

General Negligence : Representation of insurance companies, businesses, and individuals relating to tort litigation, including personal injury, DTPA, fraud, insurance fraud, libel, slander, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Civil Litigation : Representation of individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters in state and Federal courts.

Certification :

Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Prior Professional Experience :

Judge Advocate, U.S. Air Force, 1979-1983

Associate, McLeod, Alexander, Powell & Apffel, Galveston, Texas, 1983-1987

Associate/Shareholder, Groce, Locke & Hebdon, San Antonio, Texas, 1987-1991

Defense Counsel of San Antonio, Past President, 1995-1997

Aviation Section of Texas Bar Association, Chairman, 1997-1999