J. Hamilton Rial III

J. Hamilton Rial III

also known as Hamilton Rial

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 39 years

Business Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Aviation, Insurance

811 Barton Springs Road Suite 730, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Johnson Rial & Parker

811 Barton Springs Road Suite 730, Austin, TX, 78704

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J. Hamilton Rial III's Reviews

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Posted by Rob | May 23, 2015

Game Changer

Hamilton was referred to me by my attorney. Have you ever assembled a team and knew you needed on additional player knowing that he could make all the difference? That is Hamilton. Hamilton joined my legal team relatively late but his effectiveness and contribution was immediate. Sharp, funny, an...d articulate Hamilton went for the jugular and worked so well with my other attorney it was as if they had been together for the entire 3 1/2 year ordeal. His knowledge of business law and skill in reading people were inspiring. With the knowledge he brought to my team I feel not only helped win the case but prepared me to be a better at business in the future.

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J. Hamilton Rial III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Urban

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've been aligned with and opposed to Hamilton on various matters over the years and he is always a pleasure to work with. He is meticulous in preparation, zealous in execution, but smart enough to know that it doesn't need to be personal."

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David Pyke

Business lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Hamilton and I worked together in the past and he is excellent, smart, and skilled trial attorney. His legal analysis is first-rate. An excellent choice to handle your business dispute."

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James Uloth

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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 the law regarding each issue. More importantly, he is able to apply that knowledge of the law in a practical manner to reach the best possible result, whether in trying a lawsuit, or working with the client to successfully complete a business deal. Mr. Rial would be my first choice if I needed to hire a lawyer."

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Derek Saunders

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent attorney, experience in a wide range of business litigation and other business matters. Takes care of his clients."

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Steven Urban

Litigation lawyer

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David Pyke

Litigation lawyer

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James Uloth

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2003

President's Award--Outstanding Committee Chair, Austin Bar Association

1990

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Dallas Bar Association

Work Experience

2005 - Present

President, Johnson, Rial & Parker, P.C.

1999 - 2004

Partner, Kuperman, Orr, Rial & Albers

1994 - 1999

Partner, Harrison & Rial

1992 - 1994

, Jones Day

1986 - 1992

Associate, Locke Purnell Rain Harrell

Associations

1992 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2006 - 2007

State Bar of Texas

Chairman--Court Rules Committee

2005 - 2006

State Bar of Texas

Vice-Chair--Court Rules Committee

2000 - 2002

Austin Bar Association(Judicial Affairs Committee)

Chairman

1998 - 2007

Lawyer Pilots Bar Association

Member

1987 - 2000

State Bar College

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Horseshoe Bay Resort Sales Co. v. Lake Lyndon B. Johnson Improvement Corp., 53 S.W.3d 799 (Tex. App. - Austin, 2001);

Defeated Class Certification--Though Supreme Court

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Education

1986

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Southwest Texas State University

B.B.A.

N/A

University of Virginia

Publications

2002

Review of Litigation Development of Equitable Estoppel as a Basis for Compelling Nonsignatories to Arbitrate - A Bridge Too Far?

2002

State Bar of Texas Enforcing Arbitration Against Nonsignatories
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