Ronald Hood is a principal at Cokinos Bosien & Young where his practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation, representing general contractors, developers and specialty contractors. Ron has specific expertise in construction law matters concerning water infiltration and defective construction and installation of building materials. Ron represents his clients in matters ranging from complex mediations and arbitrations through trials and appeals. Ron is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell peer review ratings, the highest rating possible.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Represented a national producer of roofing materials against claims of product liability and defective application.
Represented a national pipeline company in a claim for breach of contract. Party to arbitration on a claim of water infiltration to a commercial building.
Represented installers of EFIS and stucco against claims of defective construction and installation.
Represented an asphalt company in a claim for breach of contract.
Represented a window company against allegations of incorrect manufacture and installation in a water infiltration case.
Represented a major supplier on breach of contract action for defective materials and installation.
Represented the manufacturer of a water sprinkler system against damages resulting from the sprinkler activating and flooding a building.
Represented the manufacturer of shipping containers against allegations of defective construction.
Represented an investment company in a suit against a bank for loss of future business. The case went to the Supreme Court and prevailed.

EDUCATION

South Texas College of Law - J.D. 1982 Delta Theta Phi University of Texas (B.A., 1977)

BAR ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Texas (1983)
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

State Bar of Texas: Alternative Dispute Resolution (Founding Member), Construction Law Section
Houston Bar Association: Alternative Dispute Resolution (Founding Member), Task Force: Dispute Resolution Education (Founding Coordinator), Construction Law Section, Dispute Resolution Centers Mediator
A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center (1996-97)
Defense Research Institute: Construction Law Committee Member
Texas College of Trial Advocacy (1990): Construction Law Section
American Arbitration Association (1984-1994)

Ronald E. Hood

Principal

Houston, Texas
713-535-5518
rhood@cbylaw.com

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