Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Areas of Legal Expertise
Timeline
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Brian L. Bunt

Longview,TX

Summary

Highly experienced commercial litigator with 90% success rate in courtroom victories. Broad and deep experience in corporate compliance advisory work, legal policies and contract development, risk analysis and mitigation, and successful mediated and negotiated client outcomes. Seeking internal general counsel position where my experience and skills can be put to work in improving your business operations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner, Manager of Litigation

Freeman Mills PC
08.2009 - Current
  • Achieving successful client outcomes through courtroom victories and mediated resolutions.
  • Advising diverse range of business clients on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Drafting client contracts and internal polices to minimize legal risk in business operations.
  • Mentoring associates and junior partners, providing guidance on case strategy and client advice.
  • Serving as primary Texas outside counsel for large petrochemical company.
  • Serving as primary Texas outside counsel for private university.

Partner

Bunt & Wright, PLLC
01.1997 - 08.2009
  • Senior partner in boutique law firm representing corporate and non-profit clients in diverse range of civil litigation matters.
  • Mentored and supervised a team of associate attorneys in wide range of private practice areas.
  • Advised business clients on risk mitigation measures and drafting of employment policies.

Associate & Partner

Roberts Hill & Calk, PC
08.1990 - 01.1997
  • Personally managed large docket of commercial, personal injury defense, local government, and employer litigation cases.
  • Acquired a solid book of business by developing strong client relationships through exceptional courtroom representation.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Baylor University Law School
Waco, TX
05.1990

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1986

Skills

  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Legal Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Broad Legal Knowledge
  • Legal Research
  • Risk Analysis & Mitigation
  • Teaching & Mentoring
  • Client Management & Satisfaction
  • A "Quick Study" on Legal Topics

Accomplishments

Board Certified Civil Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate - National Board of Trial Advocacy

Certified Mediator – National Mediation Academy

Affiliations

U. S. District Courts - Eastern, Southern, Northern & Western Districts of Texas

U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

All Texas State Courts


Certification


AV Preeminent Rating - Martindale Hubbell

Senior Counsel - American College of Master Advocates and Barristers

Texas Top Rated Lawyer

Areas of Legal Expertise

Commercial & Contract Disputes

Construction Law

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Industrial & Petrochemical Premises Defense

Employment Law

Real Estate Law

Toxic Torts

Transportation Defense

Product Liability

Commercial Entity Formation

General Corporate Compliance

Contract & Policy Drafting 


Timeline

Partner, Manager of Litigation

Freeman Mills PC
08.2009 - Current

Partner

Bunt & Wright, PLLC
01.1997 - 08.2009

Associate & Partner

Roberts Hill & Calk, PC
08.1990 - 01.1997

Juris Doctor -

Baylor University Law School

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Texas A&M University
Brian L. Bunt