Tony R. Bertolino 823 Congress Avenue Suite 704 Austin, Texas 78701-2405 |  |
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Specific Matters of Representation:
- Handles all stages of trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts, including Alternate Dispute Resolution.
- Represents a diverse client base including debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, parties dealing with financially distressed businesses, asset purchasers, equity holders and other interested parties in bankruptcy litigation proceedings.
- Counsels the entrepreneur or the business executive on business matters, business formulation and strategic planning.
- Assists businesses and individuals in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including resolving complex contract disputes.
- Conducts legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and client opinion letters for businesses and individuals.
- Assists construction companies in the initial formulation of construction projects (including preparation of bid documents and professional agreements) through construction contract preparation and administration, to the handling of contract claims after construction is complete.
- Represents creditors in the collection of commercial accounts, lease balances, notes receivable and other contract debt.
- Areas of Practice:
- Appellate Practice
- Banking & Finance Law
- Bankruptcy & Reorganization
- Business Law & Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
- Creditors' Rights/Collections
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Insurance Defense
- Internet Law and Litigation
- Legislative & Governmental Affairs
- Real Estate & Real Property Litigation
- Transactional Law
- Family Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation
- Bar Admissions:
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Education:
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
J.D.
Honors: Recipient, South Texas' Christopher Langdell Academic Scholarship
Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Member
Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Assistant Editor - St. Mary's University
M.P.A.
Honors: Distinguished Graduate/Valedictorian - St. Mary's University
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Major: Speech Communication
- Published Works:
- Effects of Bankruptcy on a Texas Construction Project, Austin Construction News, August, 2004
- Change Orders and Written Notices: Avoiding the Potential Pitfalls, Austin Construction News, July, 2004
- 10 "More" Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars, Austin Construction News, June, 2004
- 10 Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars, Austin Construction News, May, 2004
- Case Analysis: When To Stop Work For Nonpayment (Or Slow-Pay) On Your Construction Contract, Austin Construction News, April, 2004
- Mold Litigation: A Persistent Challenge To The Texas Construction Industry, Austin Construction News, March, 2004
- "Stepping In Your Shoes": Insurance Companies' Legal Right To Settle Your Construction Case Without Your Consent, Austin Construction News, February, 2004
- In House Debt Collection: What Must A Construction Company Do To Get Paid On Its Project And Avoid A Lawsuit, Austin Construction News, January, 2004
- Comment, Learning Disabled Lawyers, Stakeholding Clients And The Legal Profession: Can Law Firms Strike A Balance Of Interest And Still Meet The Statutory Requirements Under The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990?, South Texas College of Law, 2001
- Note, Opening The Door For Junk Scientists: A Distinct Perspective On The Qualifications And "Admissible" Testimony Of An Expert Witness In Carter v. State, 5 S.W.3d 316 (Tex. App. --Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd), South Texas College of Law, 2000
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law Section
- State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ)
- Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
- Hispanic Bar Association of Austin (HBAA)
- Legislative Committee
- Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA)
- Council of Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
- Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Public Policy Committee
- Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
- State Issues Committee
- Williamson County Bar Association
- San Antonio Bar Association (SABA)
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
- Volunteer, Legal Services of South Texas (VLS)
- Texas Rural Legal Aid (TRLA)
- Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Pi Kappa Delta
