Handles all stages of trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts, including Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Represents a diverse client base including debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, parties dealing with financially distressed businesses, asset purchasers, equity holders and other interested parties in bankruptcy litigation proceedings.
Counsels the entrepreneur or the business executive on business matters, business formulation and strategic planning.
Assists businesses and individuals in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including resolving complex contract disputes.
Conducts legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and client opinion letters for businesses and individuals.
Assists construction companies in the initial formulation of construction projects (including preparation of bid documents and professional agreements) through construction contract preparation and administration, to the handling of contract claims after construction is complete.
Represents creditors in the collection of commercial accounts, lease balances, notes receivable and other contract debt.
Current Employment Position(s):
Partner, since
November 1, 2007
Areas of Practice:
Appellate Practice
Banking & Finance Law
Bankruptcy & Reorganization
Business Law & Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Creditors' Rights/Collections
Entertainment & Sports Law
Estate Planning & Probate
Insurance Defense
Internet Law and Litigation
Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Real Estate & Real Property Litigation
Transactional Law
Family Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Litigation Percentage:
80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas J.D. Honors: Recipient, South Texas' Christopher Langdell Academic Scholarship
Law Review:
South Texas Law Review, Member
Law Review:
South Texas Law Review, Assistant Editor
St. Mary's University M.P.A. Honors: Distinguished Graduate/Valedictorian
St. Mary's University B.A. Major: Political Science Major: Speech Communication
Published Works:
Effects of Bankruptcy on a Texas Construction Project, Austin Construction News, August, 2004
Change Orders and Written Notices: Avoiding the Potential Pitfalls, Austin Construction News, July, 2004
10 "More" Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars, Austin Construction News, June, 2004
10 Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars, Austin Construction News, May, 2004
Case Analysis: When To Stop Work For Nonpayment (Or Slow-Pay) On Your Construction Contract, Austin Construction News, April, 2004
Mold Litigation: A Persistent Challenge To The Texas Construction Industry, Austin Construction News, March, 2004
"Stepping In Your Shoes": Insurance Companies' Legal Right To Settle Your Construction Case Without Your Consent, Austin Construction News, February, 2004
In House Debt Collection: What Must A Construction Company Do To Get Paid On Its Project And Avoid A Lawsuit, Austin Construction News, January, 2004
Comment, Learning Disabled Lawyers, Stakeholding Clients And The Legal Profession: Can Law Firms Strike A Balance Of Interest And Still Meet The Statutory Requirements Under The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990?, South Texas College of Law, 2001
Note, Opening The Door For Junk Scientists: A Distinct Perspective On The Qualifications And "Admissible" Testimony Of An Expert Witness In Carter v. State, 5 S.W.3d 316 (Tex. App. --Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd), South Texas College of Law, 2000
Honors and Awards:
Recipient, South Texas' Christopher Langdell Academic Scholarship
September 15, 2008BERTOLINO LLP is proud to announce that Christine M. Gorman has joined the Firm as an Associate.August 1, 2008BERTOLINO LLP is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its San Antonio, Texas Office.July 20, 2008BERTOLINO LLP is proud to announce the relocation of its new law office in Austin, Texas. The Firm is now located two blocks South on Congress Avenue in front of the Texas State Capitol building at 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 704, Austin, Texas 78701-2405. June 24, 2008BERTOLINO LLP is proud to announce that Gregory S. Sisco has joined the Firm as an Associate.December 31, 2007BERTOLINO LLP is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its Houston, Texas office.
