John R. Stooksberry 

McKinney, Texas

John R. Stooksberry is Senior Litigation Counsel with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C. John's practice concentrates in the area of general civil litigation for both private and governmental entities in State and Federal courts, as well as appellate matters. His emphasis and expertise is in complex litigation cases. John also provides mediation services.

Areas of Practice:

General Civil Litigation

Complex Litigation Cases

Mediation Services

Certification/Specialties:

Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1981

Certified Mediator, 1990

Bar Admissions:

Texas, 1971

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Supreme Court of Texas

Education:

South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 1971
J.D.
Honors: Order of Lytae
Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Editorial Board

East Texas State University, 1965
B.S.
Major:  Business

Honors and Awards:

AV Rated Martindale Hubbell

Professional Associations and Memberships:

State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section

Member

Texas Bar Association

Member

Collin County Bar Association

Member

Texas Bar Association, ADR Section

Member

Collin County Bar Association, ADR Section

Member

State Bar of Texas

Past Member, District 1-A Grievance Committee (3 terms)

State Bar of Texas

Past Chairman, District 1-A Grievance Committee (3 terms)

City of Plano, Texas

Former Member, Citizens Charter Review Commission

Past Employment Positions:

City of Renner, Texas, Municipal Judge, 1974 - 1975

Pro Bono Activities:

Past Member of the Board of Trustees, East Texas State University Foundation

Past Member of the Board of Trustees for the Farmersville ISD