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John R. Walker

John R. Walker

7.8

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 20% Litigation
    20 years
  • 20% Admiralty / Maritime
    20 years
  • 20% Workers Compensation
    20 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information

  • Smith & Carr, P.C.
    Suite 1200
    4900 Woodway
    Houston, TX 77056
    Office: 713-933-●●●● - show
    Fax: 719-933-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • Spanish

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John R. Walker

About me: JOHN R. WALKER received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University in 1985. He attended South Texas College of Law in Houston where he received his... more

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Endorsements

Endorsements

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Keith M. Remels

John is an outstanding lawyer. He is not only knowledgeable on the law but also knows how to practically manage a case. John also has a high level... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Keith Remels , Houston (TX), 9 months ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 20 years since John R. Walker 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 Smith & Carr, P.C. 2008–present
Shareholder at Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering 2000–2008

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
South Texas College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
Baylor University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
American Jurisprudence Award - Wills Trusts and Estates South Texas College of Law 1989

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Houston Bar Association
Member State Bar of Texas
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: My employer filed a LS 207 notice of...
John's answer: It sounds like the Employer and Carrier have some evidence that you can return to work. You can... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Spoliation of Records in Texas and the Corporate Records Retention Policy Corporate Counsel Review 2001
What Every Corporate Counsel Using Temporary Employees Needs To Know Corporate Counsel Review 1998

Cases

Title:
Simons v. Texas Mooring, Inc., 27 BRBS 692 (ALJ 1992)
Practice Area:
Workers Compensation
Outcome:
Prevailed. LHWCA AWW did not include "travel pay"
Description:
Employer prevailed on LHWCA Section 10(c) defense that "travel pay" does not constitute "wages" for inclusion in calculating Average Weekly Wage ("...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Records Retention Policy Document Retention and Destruction 2009