Attorneys

Robert Edward Booth 
Galveston, Texas
Partner
phone 409.763.2341 (Galveston)
713.225.0547 (Houston)
fax 409.763.2789 (Galveston)
713.225.0844 (Houston)
email Email Me

Robert is a member of the firm's litigation section, providing representation in commercial litigation and civil dispute involving construction, landlord-tenant, property taxes, personal injury, admiralty, and insurance.

Robert obtained a BA and BBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 and a JD from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003.

He currently represents District 21 (Galveston, Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties) as a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Young Lawyers Association. Robert has been recognized twice, for 2010 and 2011, as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Robert is also active in several other local organizations and was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Galveston County for 2009-2010.

Robert and his wife Amber live on Galveston Island, where they restored an 80-year old pier and beam home. He is an avid runner having competed in the Chicago and Houston Marathons. Robert is also a technology enthusiast who operates several websites and blogs.

 

Representative Experience:

  1. Representing companies in breach of contract actions.
  2. Representing architects and engineers in defending claims relating to professional liability.
  3. Representing partners in partnership disputes.
  4. Defending companies from personal injury actions arising out of alleged toxic exposure.
  5. Representing owners of apartment complexes on a variety of issues including: landlord-tenant disputes, premises liability, property taxes and employment law.
  6. Representing small business owners by preparing separation agreements, covenants not to compete, and employment handbook policies, and by defending misappropriation of trade secrets and wrongful termination
  7. Representing businesses in debt collection litigation.
  8. Defending electric providers in consumer rights actions and contract disputes.
  9. Defending insurers against claims of bad faith insurance settlement practices.
  10. Representing property owners in boundary disputes.
  11. Representing developers in public/private partnerships involving bond financing.
Year Joined Organization:
2003
Areas of Practice:
5% Property Transactions
5% Corporate Formation
5% Appellate
85% Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 2003
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2004
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2006
Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 2003
J.D.
Law Review: Texas Review of Law & Politics, 2002 - 2003


University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 2003
B.B.A.
Major:  Management Information Systems


University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 2000
B.A.
Major:  Economics


Published Works:
Designation of Responsible Third Parties does not revive claims barred by the Statute of Repose, State Bar of Texas; TYLA eNEWS, February, 2010


Tips for Young Lawyers, State Bar of Texas; TYLA eNEWS, May, 2010


Honors and Awards:
Selected for inclusion in 2010 Rising Stars list published by Texas Super Lawyers, 2010


Outstanding Young Lawyer of Galveston County, 2009 - 2010


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Galveston County Young Lawyers Association, 2009 - 2010
President


Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 2008 - 2010
Member of Board of Directors, District 9


Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2009 - Present
Elected Member of Board of Directors, District 21


Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 2007 - 2008
Chair, Young Lawyers Committee


Galveston County Bar Foundation, June 1, 2010 - Present
Director


Galveston County Bar Association, June 1, 2010 - Present
Director


Past Employment Positions:
Opiela Booth PLLC, Attorney, 2007 - 2008


Mills Shirley LLP, Associate Attorney, 2003 - 2007


LexisNexis, Student Associate, 2001 - 2003


University of Texas at Austin, Resident Assistant, 1998 - 2000


Pro Bono Activities:
Wills for Heros, 2007
People's Law School - Consumer Rights, 2004
Ancillary Businesses:
State Legislative Technical Assistance
Technology Consulting
Practice Area Focus

Galveston - Main Office
400 Washington Building
2228 Mechanic Street
Galveston, Texas 77550
Phone: 409-763-2341
Fax: 409-763-2879
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Houston
One City Centre
1021 Main Street
Suite 1950
Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-225-0547
Fax: 713-225-0844
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San Antonio
409 S. Presa
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-733-9132
Fax: 210-733-9131
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Clear Lake
17225 El Camino Real
Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77058
Phone: 713-571-4270
Fax: 713-571-4271
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