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John Orton

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Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 25% Employment / Labor
    32 years, 250 cases
  • 25% Civil Rights
    12 years, 610 cases
  • 20% International Law
    14 years
  • 15% Administrative Law
    33 years, 400 cases
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since John Orton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1994 03/09/2011
Oregon Inactive 1979 11/05/2009
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Career Pro Se and Death Penalty Law Clerk at Western District of Texas, U.S. Courts 2006–present
Assistant Attorney General at Attorney General of Texas 2001–2006
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center International and Comparative Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1984
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Federal Bar Association 2009-present

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Grantee Contracts Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor 2000

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Inmate Litigation Law Clerk Orientation 2009
Legal Issues in Project Spotlight Operations Project Spotlight Seminar 2002
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