Chad Dick
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with proven track record of representing clients, developing legal strategies and negotiating successful outcomes. Excellent reputation for mediating difficult situations with hard work, preparation and strong persuasive skills. Willingness to to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals for the good of those I represent.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Law Office of Chad Dick
07.2013 - Current
- Own and operate a successful small business law office
- Successfully litigated hundreds of cases before a Jury or Judge
- Represent teachers and students in administrative hearings
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
- Expertly negotiated with opposing counsels to achieve desired outcomes for my clients
- Prepared presentations for both the Defense Bar as well as law enforcement
- Manage employees
Associate
Leasor Crass, P.C.
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared and presented legal presentations for school district employees
- Advised school district administrators and Boards of Trustees regarding the law
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents and motions
- Responded to Public Information Requests
- Represented school districts at administrative hearings
- Conducted Employee Misconduct Investigations.
- Prepared for civil litigation
Associate / Partner
Sam Dick & Associates
03.2007 - 06.2013
- Specialized in criminal and juvenile law matters
- Handled school district administrative hearings
- Tried felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Research and drafted legal memorandums and motions for firm attorneys
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases through trial
- Responsible for felony intake
- Presented cases to grand jury.
Assistant District Attorney
Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Handled misdemeanor cases from arraignment through trial
- Responsible for misdemeanor intake
- Managed docket for County Courts at Law
- Tried felony and misdemeanor cases.
Law Clerk
Rusty Hardin & Associates
02.2003 - 09.2004
- Researched civil and criminal law matters
- Drafted memorandums for firm attorneys
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation including preparing remarks for argument
Legislative Assistant
State Senator J.E. “Buster” Brown’s Office
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Conducted research for proposed legislation
- Prepared remarks for the Senator
- Drafted various documents including bill amendments and letters of correspondence
- Submitted and tracked legislation for the Senator
- Followed four separate Senate committees for Senator
- Met with constituents and stakeholder groups
Assistant to Staff Attorney
Fort Bend Independent School District Staff Attorney’s Office
06.1999 - 08.2000
- Investigated district employee misconduct
- Researched and assisted with preparing lectures and presentations
- Conducted criminal history and background checks for district employees
- Researched issues regarding school law updates
Education
J.D. -
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX05.2004
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Government
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2001
Skills
- Present Legal Issues in a Clear Manner
- Strategy Development
- Negotiation Skills
- Litigation Trial Experience
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Interpersonal skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Efficient Researcher
Timeline
Associate
Leasor Crass, P.C.
01.2018 - 03.2019
Owner/Operator
Law Office of Chad Dick
07.2013 - Current
Associate / Partner
Sam Dick & Associates
03.2007 - 06.2013
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
10.2005 - 02.2007
Assistant District Attorney
Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office
09.2004 - 10.2005
Law Clerk
Rusty Hardin & Associates
02.2003 - 09.2004
Legislative Assistant
State Senator J.E. “Buster” Brown’s Office
08.2000 - 08.2002
Assistant to Staff Attorney
Fort Bend Independent School District Staff Attorney’s Office
06.1999 - 08.2000
J.D. -
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Government
The University of Texas At Austin
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