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Thea D. Dalkalitsis
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“I believe the highest ethical and professional standards are essential in the practice of law. The manner in which a case is handled reflects on the attorney, the firm and the client.”
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| | | Representative Experience- Obtained a defense verdict for two OB/GYNs in a neurologically injured infant case involving allegations of patient abandonment and failure to diagnose a placental abruption.
- Obtained a defense verdict for an OB/GYN in a neurologically injured infant case involving allegations of failure to monitor and timely deliver after signs of decreased fetal movements.
- Obtained a defense verdict for an anesthesiologist in a case alleging permanent nerve damage from the use of a spinal anesthetic.
- Obtained a defense verdict for an infectious disease physician in a death case alleging failure to timely diagnose and treat a shoulder infection.
- Successfully enforced several arbitration agreements on behalf of long term care facilities.
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Successfully argued two post-verdict appeals on behalf of defendant physicians.
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| | | Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2007
- The Florida Bar, 2002
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Middle District of Florida, 2004
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| | | Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication form Baylor University, 1998
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Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University College of Law, 2001
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| | | Awards and Recognitions
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) – Southern Regional Trial Advocacy Program, Faculty, 2009
- Texas Wesleyan School of Law – Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, January 2009-current
- Stetson University College of Law - Trial Team Advisor, 2003-2007
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First Place in the National Trial Competition, 2001
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| | | Publications & Presentations
- Author and speaker, "Moving West: Basic Comparisons Between Texas and New Mexico Law," July 2009
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| | | Memberships
- Defense Research Institute
- North Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers – Leadership Class, 2008-2009
- Texas Young Lawyers Association – National Trial Competition Committee
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Junior League of Dallas
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| | | Personal
Thea was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
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