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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science in Economics-Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania, 1963 Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Texas School of Law, 1966 Texas Attorney-Mediator Institute, 1996 Harvard Negotiation-Mediation Institute, 1996 TEACHING/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Adjunct Professor of Law, Federal Securities Regulations, St. Mary ’s University Speaker-State Bar of Texas Continuing Education Program-Uniform Commercial Code-Remedies Speaker-University of Texas Continuing Legal Education Program-Taxation Institute Lecturer-St. Phillips College-Alternative Business Entities and Entrepreneurship Society of Certified Public Accountants-Bexar County-Use of Professional Corporations Speaker-Board of Fellows-University of Tampa CAREER HISTORY: Lang, Cross, Ladon, Oppenheimer and Rosenberg, 1966 - 1970 Oppenheimer, Rosenberg, Kelleher & Wheatley 1970-1987, Managing Partner 1978-86, Department Head-Business Law Section Founder-Central Florida Blockbuster Video, Inc.-President and Chief Executive Officer, 1987-1992, developed and operated twenty-five (25) Blockbuster Video stores Founder-Curtis Hill Publishing Company-developed the “Q-Case” CD Rom Texas Legal Research System, 1992-93 Founder-Barton & Schneider, L.L.P., now Barton, East & Caldwell, L.L.P., 1993-Present PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & LICENSES: Licenses: Attorney and Counselor at Law: Supreme Court of Texas, 1966 U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 1969 Supreme Court of the United States, 1971 Tax Court of the United States, 1966 Organizations: American Bar Association State Bar of Texas San Antonio Bar Association The Best Lawyers in America-1987 Martindale Hubbell Rating-“AV” Civic and Other: Board of Directors of the Family Violence Prevention Services Board of Directors of the San Antonio Symphony Board of Directors of the Harlandale Bank Board of Directors of Kelly Field National Bank Board of Directors of Citizens State Bank Board of Directors of Jewish Federation of San Antonio 1973-80 Board of Directors of National Conference of Christians and Jews 1980-86 Jewish Federation of San Antonio-Campaign Chairman 1979 Anti-Defamation League-“Torch of Liberty Award” Dinner Chairman 1980 National Conference of Christians and Jews-Chairman 1985-86 Blockbuster Video Franchise Owners Association-President 1988-91 Mr. Schneider’s 38 year legal practice has involved a wide range of business and financial activities. In the early 1970’s he incorporated and provided tax planning services for over 300 physicians and medical groups, organized the development of medical office buildings and provided tax planning to high income individuals. He represented a number of securities firms and handled public offerings for both local San Antonio companies and the underwriting departments of local securities firms. He developed the curriculum and taught the first Federal Securities Regulation course for St. Mary ’s Law School . Over the years he has handled numerous mergers and acquisitions and sales of local businesses to public consolidating entities. He has represented investment groups in acquiring local banking institutions and handled the lending activities of these institutions. He has acted as a consultant to family law attorneys where substantial businesses were involved. He has represented the acquisition and sale of national franchises and licensing arrangements. Mr. Schneider is a state certified mediator with experience in handling family succession and complex business disputes. |
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