Practice Emphasis
Construction Law

Professional Summary
Mr. Hood was born in Glen Cove, New York on June 28, 1955. He began his career as a staff attorney for the First Court of Appeals of Texas from 1982 through 1984. He practices primarily in the area of construction law, representing general contractors, developers, and specialty contractors. He represents clients in matters ranging from complex mediations and arbitrations through trials and appeals. Mr. Hood is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings, the highest rating possible.

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

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

Memberships & Affiliations
A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center (1996-97)
American Arbitration Association
Defense Research Institute:

Construction Law Committee Member

Houston Bar Association:

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Founding Member)
Task Force: Dispute Resolution Education (Coordinator)
Construction Law Section
Dispute Resolution Centers Mediator

State Bar of Texas:

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Founding Member)
Construction Law Section

Texas College of Trial Advocacy (1990):

Construction Law Section

Ronald E. Hood

Principal

Houston, Texas
(713) 535-5518 (Direct)
(713) 535-5533 (Fax)
rhood@cbylaw.com

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