Biography - George Chandler

George Chandler graduated from Baylor University in 1960 with a B.A. in History. He attended Baylor on a tennis scholarship, and was the MVP of the Bears' 1960 tennis team. Upon completing his undergraduate work, he attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated in 1962. Mr. Chandler was a member of the Baylor Law Review, and in 1962 authored the law review article "Exhibition of Injuries of Plaintiff in a Civil Case".

After graduation, Mr. Chandler began work with the Corpus Christi, Texas personal injury firm of Edwards & DeAnda, where he practiced until 1964. He then moved back home to East Texas, where he has practiced ever since. In 1971, Mr. Chandler formed his own firm, specializing in Plaintiff's personal injury and commercial trial law, and has operated that firm for over 30 years.

Mr. Chandler's numerous significant jury verdicts on behalf of his clients have received nationwide attention. He is a one of the most frequently requested speakers on trial tactics in the state of Texas, and throughout the nation, serving approximately 100 times on continuing legal education faculties around the country.

He was elected by his fellow statewide trial lawyers as the 2002 President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, which he has served as a Director and Director Emeritus since 1974, and on the TTLA Executive Committee since 1999. Mr. Chandler is a member of the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers, limited by invitation to 400 trial lawyers worldwide. He is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has served by appointment on various committees of the State Bar of Texas.

In addition to these many accomplishments and honors, Mr. Chandler has served a four year term with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America as a state committeeman from Texas, and has been President of the Angelina County Bar Association (1984). Mr. Chandler has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since the very first year that certification was available (1978).

Mr. Chandler is AV rated by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell (that directory's highest rating) and was a founding member of the Tonahill Society, a group of trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury and the betterment of the legal profession.

George Chandler may be contacted directly at gchandler@chandlerlawoffices.com

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