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Chuck W. Shiver II
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“I started as a prosecutor, so I learned how to aggressively argue cases in the face of a variety of obstacles. Civil law takes more finesse, but I still take every case seriously.”
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Chuck W. Shiver II devotes his practice to general litigation, primarily in the areas of transportation, premises liability and construction law. |
| | | Representative Experience- Won summary judgment in a tractor-trailer accident case filed in Bosque County which terminated the entire case against the clients.
- Obtained summary judgment on all of Plaintiff's claims in a premises liability case based on allegations of negligent repair.
- Obtained nonsuit of all claims (wrongful death and survival) against insured landowner in fatality go-cart rollover accident following filing of Motion for Summary Judgment based on Recreational Use Statute.
- Obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial involving a multi-vehicle accident against the insured trucking company based on claims of negligence.
- Assistant District Attorney for Brazoria County, Texas, 1996-1998.
- Obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial involving a fatality motor vehicle accident against the insured trucking company based upon claims of negligent maintenance.
- As a result of evidence developed in extensive investigation of a fatality motor vehicle accident, persuaded Plaintiff’s counsel to dismiss federal suit against insured trucking company and driver, which sought recovery for wrongful death and survival damages.
- Obtained favorable verdict in a three-week jury trial involving a fatality residential propane explosion case, against the insured propane company based upon claims of negligence and gross negligence. (Co-Counsel).
- Obtained settlement of almost 100% from Defendants in property damage and worker’s compensation subrogation claims, total of over a half million dollars. Remaining Plaintiff tried case, which resulted in a defense verdict.
- Brought a series of cases in south Texas on behalf of trucking company, based upon claims of breach of implied bailment resulting from a series of stolen trailers, and obtained several favorable settlements.
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Obtained defense verdict in federal court jury trial involving a fatal motor vehicle accident against an insured trucking company and driver based upon claims of negligence and gross negligence. (Co-Counsel).
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| | | Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 1995
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United States District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
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| | | Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1984
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Juris Doctor Degree from South Texas College of Law, 1994
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| | | Publications & Presentations
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter, “Liability & Coverage Issues in Trucking Cases”
- Author, “Negligence Per Se - The Absolute versus Conditional Duty Doctrine”
- Author, “Claims Handling and the Emergency Response Case”
- Author, “The Discoverability of Consulting Only Experts with Fact Knowledge”
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Author, “Admissibility of Police Accident Reports”
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- State Bar of Texas
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Dallas Bar Association
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| | | Personal
Chuck was born in Houston, Texas.
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