JOSE R. LOPEZ II
Jose R. Lopez II
Resume
Jose R. Lopez II, a Houston-based solo practitioner, brings a strong work ethic from his upbringing in a traditional Christian family. With experience as a civil litigator, mediator, and arbitrator, he is notably skilled in resolving cases as a Spanish-speaking mediator.
- EDUCATION -
Doctor of Jurisprudence, South Texas College of Law, May 1987
- National Mock Trial Team
- Top Oralist Garland R. Walker Mock Trial Competition
- Top Oralist Spurgeon Bell Moot Court Competition
- Board of Advocate Member
- Assistant Director of Texas College of Trial Advocates
- Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity Member
- Scholarship for Varsity Advocacy Participation
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Communication Arts, St. Mary's University, 1980
- Student Liaison to Board of Trustees, St. Mary's University
- Presented Outstanding Service Award by University President
- Founded and Chaired Campus Public Relations Group
- Chaired Finance Committee of Sigma Beta Chi Fraternity
- Published poetry in literary magazine
- Who’s Who in American Colleges
- EXPERIENCE -
Law Office Of Jose R. Lopez II, Houston, Texas, May 1994 – Present
- Appointed and served as Harris County Tax Master 2015-2017, Presiding over various courts
- Adjudication Hearing Officer for City of Houston Parking Management
- Accredited mediator through Resolute Systems in Bilingual Mediation
- Accredited mediator through the Houston Dispute Resolution Center in bilingual mediations (Spanish and English)
- Practice emphasis in Insurance and Personal Injury litigation, Insurance Subrogation, Personal injury, Commercial, and Defense
- Trial work in personal injury, commercial, and workers’ compensation in State and Federal Court
Law Offices of Terry Bryant, Houston, Texas, 1989 - 1994
- Developed litigation department
- Managed new lawyers and legal staff in litigation
- Extensive trial work in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases in Harris and surrounding counties
Martinez & Downs, Houston, Texas, 1987 - 1989
- Extensive insurance defense trial work
- Managed a high volume of automobile, general liability, and workers’ compensation dockets
- Attended workers’ compensation pre-hearing conferences
- Gave seminars on mediation to insurance companies
Hirsch, Glover, Robinson & Sheiness, Houston, Texas, 1984 – 1987
- Started as a law clerk
- Duties included legal research, preparation of legal memorandum, prepared cases for trial, co-counseled in trial with a third-year bar card with associates and partners
- Extensive motion and deposition practice in insurance defense & personal injury
South Texas College Of Law, Houston, Texas, 1984
- Student assistant to Assistant Dean John Ensle
- Researched and prepared class materials on medicine and evidence
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES -
- Seminars on Property tax issues
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Texas Supreme Court
- American Inns of Court XV – Barrister 1986
- Alumni Scholarship Committee, South Texas College of Law
- Volunteer City of Houston Municipal Courts, Teen Court
- Volunteer Moderator for Houston Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Mexican Bar Association
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers Association Member 1987 to Present
- Texas Bar Fellow
- PERSONAL -
- Born July 8, 1958, in Houston, Texas
- Married with two children
- Enjoys outdoor activities, all racquet sports
- Traveled throughout Central America
- Speaks and writes Spanish fluently
- Lector at St. Ignatius Church
- Enjoys fictional and historical readings
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.