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Practice Areas & Expertise Mr. Caldwell's practice has included a wide range of commercial litigation, with special emphasis on representation of heavy equipment dealers, real estate, construction, DTPA and collection litigation, and other complex commercial disputes. Mr. Caldwell also prosecuted a number of class actions, representing investors in life insurance products, especially teachers who purchased 403(b) products. The suits filed by Mr. Caldwell helped win passage of SB 273 in the 2001 Texas Legislature, which completely revamped the 403(b) market for Texas educators. Mr. Caldwell also was chosen to testify numerous times in the Texas Legislature on class action and tort reform bills. His efforts on behalf of teachers and other investors have been featured in the Texas Lawyer, The Wall Street Journal, syndicated columnist Scott Burns, the Associated Press, and numerous other national and local publications. In addition, Mr. Caldwell has extensive trial experience and has been named one of the “Best Lawyers” by Scene in S.A Magazine in the area of Business Litigation several times. The firm of Barton, East & Caldwell, L.L.P. has attorneys with extensive trial and appellate experience in the areas of collections, deceptive trade practices, real estate, bankruptcy, family, class actions, construction and life insurance products litigation. The firm has substantial experience in employment, product liability, antitrust, and insurance litigation. Firm members involved in litigation include G. Wade Caldwell, David Willis, James Wilkins and Karla Pascarella. Work Experience
Education Southern Methodist University School of Law (B.S., 1984) Professional Affiliations San Antonio Bar Association (Fee Dispute Committee, Chair - Litigation Section); State Bar of Texas (Chair-Panel 10-C2 Grievance Committee, Insurance and Consumer Law Sections). Licenses Texas, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas Civic Activities Laurel Heights United Methodist Church (Board of Trustees and Finance Committee) Articles Collecting The Judgment, NBE Seminar, "Successful Judgment Collections in Texas", 10/25/94, San Antonio, Texas. Speeches/Testimony Collecting The Judgment, CLE Seminar, "Successful Judgment Collections in Texas", 10/25/94, San Antonio, Texas. |
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