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Richard J. Clarkson, Esq.Principal
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Mr. Richard J. Clarkson

4.8
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595 Orleans Street, Suite 500, Beaumont, TX 77704-2949

General Practice, Appellate Practice, Toxic Torts and 8 more

About Mr. Richard J. Clarkson

Mr. Richard J. Clarkson is a lawyer practicing general practice, appellate practice, toxic torts and 8 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from St. Vincent DePaul in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. Richard practices at Richard J. Clarkson, Esq. in Beaumont, TX.

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February 04, 2011
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The best attorney in Texas when it comes to representing his client's interest. He practices law to the fullest extent for his client.

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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Toxic Torts
  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Products Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
    • Jones Act
  • Premises Liability
  • Labor and Employment
  • Other 1
    • Federal Employers Liability Act

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Richard J. Clarkson, Esq.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1968, Texas
    1970, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    1970, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    1971, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court
    1977, U.S. Supreme Court
    1978, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
    Memberships
    Ector County, Jefferson County (Director, 1994-1999
    Vice President, 1998-1999
    Michelle F. Mehaffy Pro Bono Award, May 1995), American (Chair, John Minor Wisdom Award Committee
    Vice Chair, Sexual Orientation and Gender-Identity Committee, Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section
    Member, Sections on: Appellate Practice, 1998—, Class Action and Derivative Suits
    Tort and Insurance)and Fifth Circuit Bar Associations
    State Bar of Texas (Member: Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, Pro Bono Committee, 1995—
    Revision of Appellate Rules, 1979
    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Section, 1998—, Council 1998-2000
    Vice Chair, 2000-2001
    Chair, 2001-2002
    Member, Committees on: Administration of Rules of Evidence, 1989-2002 and Advisory Member, 1998-1999
    Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters, 2000—
    Group and Prepaid Legal Services, 1990-1993
    Coordination with Other Professional Groups, 1990-1993
    Member, 1978-1987 and Secretary, 1978-1979, Administration of Justice Committee)
    Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
    Texas Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    St. Thomas More Society of Southeast Texas (President, 1994-1996 and 2000-2001
    Chair, Red Mass Committee, 1993-1994)
    St. Thomas More Award, 1999
    Michelle F. Mehaffy American Inn of Court
    Masters of the Bench (Member, Board of Directors, 1994-1999
    Reporter, 1998-1999
    Chair, Program Committee, 2000-2001
    President-Elect, 2001-2002
    President, 2002-2003).
    Bar Fellowship
    Texas Bar Foundation, 2001.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Mary's University
    Class of 1968
    J.D.
    Other Education
    St. Vincent DePaul
    Class of 1965
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1940
    Charleston, West Virginia, August 26, 1940

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