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Employer Name |
Preis, Kraft & Roy |
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Job Title |
Attorney |
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Additional education |
University of Texas at Austin, School of Law, J.D. with honors, May 1994 |
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Briefly describe what you do
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I practice civil business litigation. Around 75% is connected to the insurance industry, whether through insurance policy coverage analysis, direct defense of insurance carriers or defense of policyholders. The remaining time is spent on a variety of commercial disputes and business tort. I practice in all Texas state courts and all Federal courts located in Texas at both the trial and appellate level. |
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What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?
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To practice law, you must have strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. In other words, you need to know how to think and how to write. Additionally, you must be confident in your judgment, quick on your feet and willing to stand up for your client, in all kinds of situations. |
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What do you enjoy most about your current position?
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The analytical aspect. Every case presents unique challenges and issues. I enjoy analyzing the issues, planning for contingencies, designing the game plan and then putting it into motion. Also, deposing people and trying cases is tremendous fun. |
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Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career |
Participation in debate, which helped me develop my analytical abilities, hone my communications skills and learn to be flexible in my thinking. |
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What advice for someone entering this field? |
Law is a very difficult field to enter. It presents all manner of challenges. However, it is also a very rewarding job, affording incredible opportunities. |
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Questions? |
E-mail your questions to
askalumni@trinity.edu |