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20% Business
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20% Real Estate
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20% Construction / Development
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20% Insurance
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20% Oil - Gas
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I have worked with Mr. Rial in a number of commercial and litigation matters. He is always thoroughly familiar with the most technical aspects of...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
James Uloth
, Addison (TX), Over 3 years ago
Excellent attorney, experience in a wide range of business litigation and other business matters. Takes care of his clients.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Derek Saunders
, Austin (TX), About 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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25 years since J. Hamilton Rial III 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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1986 |
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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President at
Johnson, Rial & Parker, P.C.
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2005–present
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Partner at
Kuperman, Orr, Rial & Albers
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1999–2004
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Partner at
Harrison & Rial
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1994–1999
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Jones Day
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1992–1994
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Associate at
Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
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1986–1992
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1986 |
| Southwest Texas State University |
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B.B.A. |
1983 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| President's Award--Outstanding Committee Chair |
Austin Bar Association |
2003 |
| Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award |
Dallas Bar Association |
1990 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Austin Bar Association |
1992-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1986-present
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| Chairman--Court Rules Committee |
State Bar of Texas |
2006-2007
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| Member |
Lawyer Pilots Bar Association |
1998-2007
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| Vice-Chair--Court Rules Committee |
State Bar of Texas |
2005-2006
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| Chairman |
Austin Bar Association(Judicial Affairs Committee) |
2000-2002
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| Member |
State Bar College |
1987-2000
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Defeated Class Certification--Though Supreme Court
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Development of Equitable Estoppel as a Basis for Compelling Nonsignatories to Arbitrate - A Bridge Too Far? |
Review of Litigation |
2002 |
| Enforcing Arbitration Against Nonsignatories |
State Bar of Texas |
2002 |
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