Christian Capitaine
Houston,TX
Overview
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24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Attorney/Manager
Capitaine Law Firm
Houston, TX
05.2015 - Current
- Represented individuals and corporations during all stages of trial and post-trial proceedings.
- Led negotiations resulting in settlements before trials, minimizing court time and client costs.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
- Mentored junior attorneys on trial procedures and advocacy techniques, enhancing team readiness for court.
- Advised clients on rights and obligations under state and federal laws, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and organizations potentially affected by them.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation affecting client interests.
Trial Attorney/Partner
Capitaine Shellist Warren & Mcalister
Houston, TX
05.2007 - 04.2015
- Represented individuals and corporations at all relevant stages of trial and post trial proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements and agreements with opposing counsel effectively.
- Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
- Provided advice and guidance regarding applicable laws, regulations and procedures to achieve compliance.
Business Litigation Attorney
HaynesBoone
Houston, Texas
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Represented the client in multi-million-dollar international arbitration in Mexico City, securing favorable results.
- Conducted depositions and witness interviews to collect key evidence.
- Drafted motions, briefs, and discovery requests in connection with litigation matters.
- Delivered oral arguments during pre-trial hearings and summary judgment proceedings.
- Facilitated settlement talks, achieving resolution of disputes outside court.
- Advised clients on litigation risks tied to business decisions.
- Represented clients at administrative hearings and arbitrations.
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Houston, Texas
04.2002 - 06.2005
- Managed felony cases from initiation to verdict, ensuring strict compliance with ethical and legal standards and securing justice.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather key evidence, strengthening case integrity and supporting successful prosecutions.
- Advised police department personnel on complex criminal law investigations.
- Drafted and argued search warrants and dispositive motions.
- Supervised criminal investigations involving various individuals and entities.
- Instructed junior attorneys in trial advocacy and courtroom protocols.
- Successfully tried over 30 felony trials to a verdict.
Education
J.D. -
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-1998
Skills
- Trial advocacy
- Negotiations
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
- Ethical compliance
- Crisis management and criminal investigations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Licensed in Texas
- Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Regular weekly appearances as a legal expert on news outlets at the local and national level, including Telemundo and Univision for the past 20 years.
- Featured trial on a documentary on A&E.
- Guest lecturer for the past 15 years at Rice University.
Timeline
Trial Attorney/Manager
Capitaine Law Firm
05.2015 - Current
Trial Attorney/Partner
Capitaine Shellist Warren & Mcalister
05.2007 - 04.2015
Business Litigation Attorney
HaynesBoone
07.2005 - 05.2007
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney's Office
04.2002 - 06.2005
J.D. -
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston