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Robert S. Bennett

Robert S. Bennett

10.0

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 22 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Ethics / Professional Responsibility
    22 years, 200 cases
  • 25% Licensing
    22 years, 100 cases
  • 25% Federal Crime
    27 years, 100 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($300-$500/hour)

Payment types

Check

Contact Information

  • The Bennett Law Firm, P.C.
    515 Louisiana Ave., Suite 200
    Houston, TX 77002
    713-225-6000
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Languages

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (3)

About me: Hello. The Bennett Law Firm is one of the largest law firms in Texas that specializes in representing professionals in professional responsibility matters... more

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References

Client Reviews

Highest Recommendation

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-06-13 20 days ago. Flag as objectionable

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  • I recommend Robert Bennett.
  • I used Robert 1-6 months ago.
  • Robert handled my Ethics / Professional Responsibility matter.
  • I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers.
Client Review: I retained Mr. Bennett in connection with a Texas Board of Law Examiners character & fitness hearing. I contacted him later than I should have (one... more
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Endorsements

Sarah P. Springer
Endorsement from lawyer: Sarah Springer , Katy (TX), About 1 month ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: I endorse this lawyer's work. I have heard Mr. Bennett give presentations on ethics and professional responsibility to both the Katy Bar and the... more

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 35 years since Robert S. Bennett was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Bennett Law Firm 1980–present
General Counsel at a Coca-Cola Bottling Company 1979–1980
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University MA - Masters 1975
University of Houston Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Columnist- "Doctalk" Absolute Publishing- McAllen, Texas 2006
Speaker Appreciation Award Houston Northwest Bar Association 1997
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of Texas 1974–present
Certified Consumer and Commercial law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1995–present

Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: What do I do if a lawyer did not do their job...
Robert's answer: Your queston raised issues involving ethical and professional violations that may or may not be... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Legal Talk--A Case Study Before the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners: What we can learn from what happened? DocTalk 2004
Professional Responsibility: Understanding the Grievance Process and How to Avoid It Advanced Business Litigation 2002
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Cases

Title:
Hipolito Sanchez v. Amercian Hondo Motor Company
Practice Area:
Defective / Dangerous Products
Outcome:
$30 million-settled for $1,000,000.00 client: 40%
Description:
Pls. brought suit in the 197th State District Court in Cameron County, Texas. cause # 95-05-2657-C and commenced the trial on Feb. 17 of 1997. The C/...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Seminar includes local, state, and national consumer law and marketing experts to help your consumer law practice succeed. You must pre-register to attend http://www.peopleslawyer.net/cle/ *FREE* 4hrs CLE: How to Start and Manage a Successful Consumer Law Practice 2009
How To Ethically And Without Committing A Grievance: Market Your Law Practice On The Internet Fort Bend County Bar Association CLE Presentation 2009
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