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Amy fights hard for her clients and is not afraid of the courtroom. She has a great reputation in the legal community. Amy is experienced in...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Thomas Malone
, Dallas (TX), 12 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Amy on a number of matters over the years and know her to be well-prepared and thorough in all the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
James Girards
, Dallas (TX), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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18 years since Amy K. Witherite was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1993 |
03/08/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Eberstein & Witherite LLP
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1999–present
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Associate at
Shell, Beene, & Vaughan
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1995–1999
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Associate at
Thompson & Knight
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1993–1995
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See all 3 job entries
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Texas Tech University |
graduated magna cum laude |
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1993 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyers - top 50 Women Lawyers in TX |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2010 |
| Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2009 |
| Top 100 Trial Attorneys |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
2008 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2008 |
| Texas Super Lawyers -- Top 100 Female Attorneys in Texas |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2006 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2005 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2004 |
| Texas Super Lawyers |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2003 |
| Order of the Barristers |
Texas Tech School of Law |
1993 |
| Magnu Cum Laude |
Texas Tech University School of Law |
1993 |
| Outstanding Second Year Law Student |
Texas Tech School of Law |
1992 |
| Texas Am Jur Award -- Trial Law |
Texas Tech University School of Law |
1992 |
See all 14 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Directors |
Dallas Democratic Lawyers Association |
2008-present
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| Member |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2007-present
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Dallas Women Lawyers Association |
2006-present
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| Board of Directors |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2005-present
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| Member |
College of the State Bar of Texas |
2003-present
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| Sustaining Member |
American Association for Justice |
2002-present
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| Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2002-present
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| Fellowship member and Board of Directors |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1993-present
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| Past Chair of the Advocates |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advocates |
2006
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| Board of Directors |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advocates |
2004-2006
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| Lead Articles Editor |
Texas Tech Law Review |
1993
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| Member |
Board of Barristers |
1992-1993
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See all 13 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict and then settled before the judgment hearing.
Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict and judgment paid.
Outcome: Jury Verdict for $411,500
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Jurors May Indirectly Question Witnesses |
Texas Tech Law Review |
1992 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Know Your Protocol and Avoid Ethical Pitfalls |
Winning Your First Trial |
2007 |
| Brillant Lawyer, just need a few cases to work on |
Nuts and Bolts |
2007 |
| Transformers: How A PI Lawyer can (ethically) Develop a Commercial Litigation Practice |
TTLA Commercial Litigation Seminar |
2006 |
| How to Get Blood from a Turnip -- the Status of Nursing Homes filling Bankruptcy |
Hot Tips for Hot Times |
2004 |
| Restricting the Responsibilities of Guardian Ad Litems |
Advanced Personal Injury Course |
2004 |
See all 5 speaking engagements
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