Born October 1, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Reared in Orange, Texas;
graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in 1967; received Doctor
of Jurisprudence from University of Houston Law Center, 1970. Private practice
of law from 1970 through the present.
Admitted to practice before:
- The Supreme Court of Texas (1970)
- The United States Supreme Court (1976)
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1971)
- The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas(1971)
- The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (1988)
- The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (1986)
HOBBIES
Fishing: When time allows, and the opportunity arises.
Classic Automobiles: Personal car is a 1956 Continental Mark II; member - National Board of Directors of the Lincoln & Continental Owners Club; Author of Continental Mark II Encyclopedia; Co-author of Continental Mark II Authenticity Manual; Contributing Editor, Continental Comments.
