Robert Skipworth
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Robert Skipworth
Biography
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville upon graduation from high school and transferred to the University of Texas after one year.
Graduated from the University of Texas Austin in 1967 with a BS degree and from the University of Texas Law School in 1970. Licensed in the State of Texas since 1971 and in the state of New Mexico since 2001. Member of Texas and New Mexico Bar Associations, El Paso Bar Association, Western District of Texas (federal), Northern District of Texas, District of New Mexico, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court. I am board certified in Civil Trial Law in Texas, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Insurance Defense
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - 33% until 30 days before trial 40% thereafter and 50% for appeal
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Depends on the case and complexity
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
El Paso Bar Association
Year: Current
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New Mexico Bar Association
Year: Current
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President 1996 American Board of Trial Advocates
Year: Current
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Texas Bar Association
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
New Mexico State Bar Member (2001 - Current)
Publications
Remedies for Lien Holders (part of presentation on Texas Construction Lien Laws) Lorman Education Services (May 13, 1998)
The Residential Eviction Action (part of Residential and Commercial Evictions in Texas) National Business Institute Inc. (1995)
The Commercial Eviction Action (part of Residential and Commercial Evictions in Texas) National Business Institute Inc. (1995)
Education
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Texas
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University of Texas - Austin LL.B. (1971) | Law
Year: 1967 - 1971
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University of Texas - Austin B.A. (1967) | Economics/Accountng
Year: 1964 - 1967
Speaking Engagements
Residential and Commercial Evictions In Texas, Residential and Commercial Evictions in Texas, El Paso, April 14, 1995, National Business Institute, Inc., One of two speakers for entire agenda of six hours.
Residential and Commercial Evictions In Texas, Residential and Commercial Evictions in Texas, El Paso, April 14, 1995, National Business Institute, Inc., One of two speakers for entire agenda of six hours.
Central El Paso
310 N Mesa St, Suite 600, El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 544-5348