Robert Painter
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Robert Painter is a trial lawyer who founded Painter Law Firm PLLC in 2005. He has significant litigation experience in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and commercial disputes. Mr. Painter devotes his practice to catastrophic injury and death cases, and business litigation.
Mr. Painter was previously associated with Houston''s largest law firm, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, where he represented hospital systems, hospitals, and health care providers. Based on this experience he knows how defendants evaluate and defend cases, and he applies that knowledge as a tool to help his clients seek justice. Prior to law school, Mr. Painter served as a U.S. Army officer. He completed the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and then was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for two years as a hospital administrator. Mr. Painter’s medical school and hospital administration experience equipped him with unique insights that aid in his aggressive prosecution of medical malpractice cases for his clients. Mr. Painter plays an active role in public policy and government as a frequent speaker, by testifying before the Texas legislature and advising democratic parties in emerging democracies all over the world. Mr. Painter lives in Houston with his wife (and law partner), Taunya, and their three children, Katherine, Theodore, and Oliver. Education • Baylor University, J.D. (1999) • Graded on to Baylor Law Review • President, Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society • Webster University, M.A., Public Administration (1995) • Marshall University, M.D. Candidate (1992-1993) • U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship (full scholarship) • Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army • West Virginia University, B.A., Biology (1992) Licensure • State of Texas (all state courts) • U.S. Supreme Court • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Awards • Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers magazine (2006) • Texas Pro-Life Lawyer of the Year, Texas Right to Life (2008) • Houston’s Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine (2008-2010) • Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine (2008, 2009) • Pinnacle Award (for Painter Law Firm PLLC), Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas (2008, 2009) Bar Activities • Associate Editor, Houston Lawyer magazine • Board Member, Houston Bar Association Litigation Section • American Association for Justice • Board Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association • Houston Trial Lawyers Association • State Bar of Texas • Houston Bar Association • Houston Northwest Bar Association Community Service • Chairman, Bellwether Forum (a nonprofit organization that provides political, campaign and public policy programs in the U.S. and abroad) • Deacon Board, Christchurch Baptist Fellowship (2005-present; 2008-2009, Chairman) • Chairman-Elect, Northwest Houston Chamber of Commerce (2010) • Leadership Houston Robert Painter is an attorney with the Painter Law Firm. |
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