Most of Mr. Bertolino’s work is devoted to issues requiring litigation. In addition to his admission into the Texas Bar and the New York Bar, he is licensed to practice in 10 federal courtrooms, including the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Bertolino received his law degree from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, during which time he was both a Member and an Assistant Editor for the South Texas Law Review. His pro bono work includes time provided to the Legal Services of South Texas and Texas Rural Legal Aid.
Mr. Bertolino has also been named a Texas Rising Star for 2011-2013 by Texas Super Lawyers. Click here to view Mr. Bertolino’s Texas Super Lawyers profile, which contains objective data from his history practicing law. The Rising Stars list is comprised of the top up-and-coming Texas attorneys who are 40 or younger or have been in practice for fewer than 10 years. Rising Stars are selected based on nominations by members of the elite Texas Super Lawyers list. Only 2.5 percent of Texas attorneys were chosen for this honor.
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Areas of Practice
License Defense:
- Real Estate License Defense
- Insurance License Defense
- CPA License/Tax License Defense
- Appraiser Licensing
- Physician License Defense
- Pharmacist License Defense
- Dental License Defense
Bar Admissions
Texas
New York
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
Honors and Awards
Recipient, South Texas’ Christopher Langdell Academic Scholarship
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
Pi Kappa Delta
