CONTACT
442 Heights Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77007
Tel: 713.292.0766
Fax: 713.869.1465
Email: rjt@talaskalawfirm.com
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SUMMARY
As the founder of The Talaska Law Firm, PLLC, Robert J. Talaska is dedicated to serving clients in Houston, Texas, and throughout the surrounding area. He focuses his practice on personal injury, generally handling cases that involve birth trauma, medical malpractice, medical negligence, obstetric malpractice and wrongful death.
What should be the happiest moment in parentsÂ’ lives can quickly become devastating when medical errors occur during the birthing process. With more than two decades of experience, Mr. Talaska understands the unique challenges that families who have experienced these types of situations may face. For that reason, he strives to provide his clients with the support they need and help them recover the compensation which they are entitled.
In order to best serve his clients, Mr. Talaska is admitted to practice law in the state of Texas and pro hac vice, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western districts of Texas. He is board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. TalaskaÂ’s commitment to high legal standards and quality representation has helped him to receive the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Talaska is a member of, and has served in varying capacities for, a number of associations and organizations. His memberships include the State Bar of Texas, the American Association for Justice, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Talaska also frequently lectures to groups on issues relating to birth trauma cases nationally and internationally.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
Bar & COURT ADMISSIONS
Texas, 1988
Texas Supreme Court, 1988
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2007
U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2009
Pro Hac Vice: Multiple states around the country
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit College (Beloit, WI) | Arts | Bachelor | 1984 |
| University of Houston Law Center | Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence | 1988 |
Certifications
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
National Chairman, AAJ (American Association for Justice), Birth Trauma Litigation Group (2007-2009), Board of Directors 1997 through present
American Association of Justice
AAJ Medical Negligence Litigation Group Member, Board Member 2000-2002
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
National Secretary, American Association for Justice’s Professional Negligence Section, 2010-2011
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Director Member and Fellowship Member
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Director Member
Primerus, An International Society of Preeminent Law Firms
Master Advocates Program for advanced training in the art and skill of trial advocacy
Awards
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for over 10 years. An AV rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
Texas Super Lawyer, Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice, 2010
Elected and inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only group of the preeminent plaintiff and defense lawyers, 2009
Blakely Advocacy Institute – University of Houston Law Center – Board Member, 2001
Texas Lawyer’s 40 Lawyers under 40 Special Edition, 2001
Outstanding contribution, American Association of Justice – Birth Trauma Litigation Group, 1998
Frequent lecturer nationally and internationally on birth trauma cases.