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Sheri L. Caldwell
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“Developing legal arguments through careful consideration of the details while not losing sight of the larger picture is a cornerstone in effective representation at both the trial and appellate levels.”
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Sheri Caldwell’s practice is devoted primarily to handling post-trial and appellate matters in both state and federal court, as well as providing related support at all stages of litigation. |
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- Successfully defended a challenge to a trial court's discovery order in a mandamus proceeding, after the appellate court had requested full briefing on the merits.
- Successfully represented a national consumer finance company in defense of hostile work environment and retaliation claims asserted by a former employee; obtained a defense verdict at trial.
- Defended product manufacturers in complex multi-party toxic-tort litigation.
- Represented clients through all stages of litigation, including pre-suit settlement discussions, motion practice, discovery and dispute resolution.
- Represented plaintiff in complex commercial dispute involving breach of contract.
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Obtained favorable summary judgment result in a contract dispute involving an assisted-living and nursing home facility.
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| | | Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2003
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2003
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| | | Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas, 1998
- Juris Doctor Degree from South Texas College of Law, 2002
- Member, South Texas Law Review, 2001-2002
- Corporate Counsel Review
Managing Editor, 2002
Member, 2001-2002 -
Board of Directors, South Texas College of Law Board of Advocates, 2001-2002
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| | | Judicial Clerkships
- Briefing Attorney to Justice John Anderson of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals at Houston, 2003-2004
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Judicial Clerk to the First Court of Appeals at Houston, 2001
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| | | Awards and Recognitions
- "Texas Rising Star" - Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazine, 2010
- Adjunct Professor in Appellate Advocacy, South Texas College of Law, 2003-2007
- Order of Barristers
- Order of Lytae
- American Jurisprudence Award, Federal Income Tax
- Dean’s Outstanding Student Advocate Award, 2002
- National Security Health Law Moot Court Competition, First Place & Second Best Brief, 2002
- International Information Technology & Privacy Law Competition, Semi-finalist & Best Brief, 2002
- George Washington National Security Moot Court Competition, Finalist & Best Brief, 2002
- State Bar Administrative & Public Law Moot Court Competition, Finalist & Second Best Brief, 2001
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Spurgeon Bell Moot Court Competition, Finalist & Best Brief, 2001
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| | | Publications & Presentations
- Co-author, “Mold Litigation: Insurance Claims, Construction Defects, and Personal Injuries,” Risk Management Conference, March 2005
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Co-author, “Vapor Intrusion: A Volatile Legal Horizon,” Environmental Risk Management Conference, January 2006
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| | | Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Member, Appellate Section & Litigation Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Member, Appellate Section
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Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
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| | | Pro Bono
- State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section Pro Bono Committee
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Houston Bar Association’s Speaker’s Bureau, 2005-2007
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| | | Personal
Sheri L. Caldwell was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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