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Eric Christopher Opiela

Eric Christopher Opiela

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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

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  • 15% Construction / Development
    9 years, 21 cases
  • 15% Residential
    9 years, 20 cases
  • 15% Public Finance / Tax Exempt Finance
    9 years, 12 cases
  • 10% Administrative Law
    9 years, 20 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%), Hourly ($200-$300/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

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Endorsements

1 endorsement


Robert Edward Booth

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Booth , Galveston (TX), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

9 years since Eric Christopher Opiela was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2003 03/09/2011

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Member at Opiela Booth PLLC 2004–present
General Counsel at Texas House of Representatives Urban Affairs Committee 2005–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002
University of Texas System, Austin History / Government BA - Bachelor of Arts 2000

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Texas Agricultrual Lifetime Leadership Texas Agricultural Extension Service 2004
Editor in Chief American Journal of Criminal Law 2002
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Texas Association of Affordable Housing Providers 2007
Member Texas Water Conservation Association 2007
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
The Rule of Capture in Texas: An Outdated Principle Beyond its Time University of Denver Water Law Review 2002

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Ad Valorem Taxation of Affordable Housing in Texas Texas Housing Conference 2007 2007
The Rule of Capture in Texas Lone Star Water Congress 2006