Overview
Practice Areas
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25% Lawsuits / Disputes
35 years, 300 cases
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25% Federal Crime
30 years, 100 cases
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25% Ethics / Professional Responsibility
25 years, 200 cases
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25% Licensing
25 years, 100 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($400-$1000/hour)
Payment types
Check
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Contact Information
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Bob Bennett and Associates, PLLC
515 Louisiana Ave., Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
Office:
713-225-6000
Fax:
713-225-6001
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About Me
Photos (2)
Videos (4)
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Ethics client,
2012-02-01
2 days ago.
Client Review:
I hired Bob Bennett to handle my case after the Texas Board of Law Examiners made a preliminary determination that I lacked the present good moral...
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Posted by:
a Licensing client,
2012-02-01
2 days ago.
Client Review:
I hired Mr.Bennett to represent me at a hearing in front of the Texas Board of Law Examiners. He is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about...
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Peer Endorsements
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Bob is a knowledgeable, effective advocate who knows how to handle a case and protect the client's interests. I had the pleasure of working with him...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Fred Williams
, Austin (TX), 2 days ago
Mr. Bennett is a true advocate who practices a higher level of ethics than the vast majority of his peers. I am sincerely thankful to have worked...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kamryn Caldwell
, Fort Worth (TX), 2 months ago
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Résumé
License
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38 years since Robert S. Bennett was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1974 |
03/09/2011 |
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
Bob Bennett and Associates
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1980–present
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General Counsel at
a Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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1979–1980
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Assistant United States Attorney at
United States Department of Justice
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1976–1979
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Federal Trial Attorney at
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission
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1974–1975
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| George Washington University |
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MA - Masters |
1975 |
| University of Houston |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1974 |
| George Washington University |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1971 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Outstanding Columnist- "Doctalk" |
Absolute Publishing- McAllen, Texas |
2006 |
| Speaker Appreciation Award |
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1997 |
| Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law |
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization |
1995 |
| Law Auction Award |
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1995 |
| Leadership Award |
Justice for Children |
1995 |
| CLE Presenter Award |
North Harris County Bar Association |
1994 |
| Certificate of Appreciation- Service on College Board Committee |
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1994 |
| Fellow Texas Bar Foundation |
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1993 |
| Pacesetter Award |
KUHF Public Radio - University of Houston |
1992 |
| President Law Alumni Association |
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1992 |
| Who's Who in Houston Law? |
Houston Business Journal |
1991 |
| Order of Barristers |
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1974 |
See all 12 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Certified Consumer and Commercial law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
1995-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1974-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Criminal action dismissed & Civil Resolution reach
Outcome: $30 million-settled for $1,000,000.00 client: 40%
Outcome: $3.1M awarded to Plaintiff and $750,000 loss earni
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Publications
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| 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 |
| Trial Demonstration: Direct and Cross of Legal Malpractice Expert |
Advanced Expert Witness II Course |
2002 |
| First the Accountants, Then the Executives, Next the Lawyers - Criminal Exposure for Dealings with Enron |
Texas Lawyer |
2002 |
| BOLE Doesn't Appreciate Haste or a Bad Memory |
Texas Lawyer |
2002 |
| Professional Responsibility: Understanding the Grievance Process and How to Avoid It |
Advanced Business Litigation |
2002 |
| A Debate Over How Lawyers Have to Operate |
Texas Lawyer |
2000 |
| Just What Is Barratry Anyway? |
Texas Lawyer |
1999 |
| Bar Counsel Spar Over Dropped Barratry Charges |
Texas Lawyer |
1998 |
| DA, Bar Counsel Spar Over Dropped Barratry Charges |
Texas Lawyer |
1998 |
| How the Chemical Industry Manipulates Science, Bends the Law, and Endangers Your Health |
Toxic Deception |
1997 |
| Is the Fox Guarding the Chicken Coop?" |
Texas Lawyer |
1996 |
| The Small Law Firm and Strategic Alliances |
The Houston Lawyer |
1996 |
| The Nature of Criminal Corporate Liability |
The Texas Trial Lawyers Forum |
1988 |
| Corporate Criminal Liability |
The Texas Trial Lawyers Forum |
1987 |
| Expunction: How Your Client Can Say He Wasn't Arrested-When He Was |
22 Houston Lawyer |
1984 |
| Mobile Home Syndrome in Texas |
The Texas Trial Lawyers Forum |
1982 |
| Tapes and Transcripts in Federal Court |
Texas Bar Journal |
1979 |
See all 17 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Legal Issues with Social Media |
AMA Speaker Series |
2010 |
| How To Ethically And Without Committing A Grievance: Market Your Law Practice On The Internet |
Liberty County Bar Association CLE Presentation |
2009 |
| What We Have Learned from the Obama Campaign |
HTLA Monthly Presentation |
2009 |
| How To Ethically And Without Committing A Grievance: Market Your Law Practice On The Internet |
Houston Intellectual Property Law Association CLE Presentation |
2009 |
| Marketing and Law Firms; March 13, 2009 - Harry's Restaurant |
Harris County Municipal Justice Bar Association Presentation |
2009 |
| How To Ethically And Without Committing A Grievance: Market Your Law Practice On The Internet |
Fort Bend County Bar Association CLE Presentation |
2009 |
| 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 |
| Changes In Legal Marketing And Ethics |
Houston Mexican American Bar CLE |
2007 |
| Changes In The Texas Grievance System |
Denton County Bar Monthly Meeting |
2007 |
| Ethical Issues -Corporate Counsel Liability |
Corporate Counsel Institute |
2007 |
| Understanding The Role Of The TSBME Discipline Process And How To Avoid It |
Texas Medical Association Continuing Medical Education Activity |
2004 |
| Further Ethical Consideration For Attorneys Taking And Defending Depositions |
Taking And Defending Effective Depositions In Texas |
2003 |
| Deposition Tips And Practical Considerations |
Taking And Defending Effective Depositions In Texas |
2003 |
| Legislative Changes In The Texas Grievance Process |
Taking And Defending Effective Depositions In Texas |
2003 |
| Further Ethical Consideration For Attorneys Taking And Defending Depositions |
Taking And Defending Effective Depositions |
2002 |
| Ethical Considerations |
Taking And Defending Effective Depositions |
2002 |
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