William R. Edwards
The Cochran Firm, with 26 locations nationwide
Phone Number:
(713) 572-9999
Fax:
(713) 572-9998
Bill Edwards' experiences as a successful personal injury trial lawyer have led to a personal commitment that extends far beyond the courtroom and benefits all of society. He has earned state and national recognition as a safety advocate for his tireless work with groups such as Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Texans Against Sexual Assault.
Bar Admissions:
Mr. Edwards was admitted to the Texas and Virginia Bar in 1958. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. Preparatory and legal education: University of Virginia (B.A., 1953; LL.B., 1958).
Fraternities:
Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif.
Appointments/Memberships:
Special Probate Judge, Kennedy County, Texas, 1963; Special Counsel, Texas Senate, Civil Justice Reform, 70th Legislative Session, 1987; State Bar of Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline, 1991-1993; Texas Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee, 1999-2006; Texas Supreme Court, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee; Texas Supreme Court, Client Security Fund Committee; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice (Board of Governors, 1971-74); American Board of Trial Advocates; American Bar Foundation (Fellow); American Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1962-67; President, 1968-69; Vice President, 1967); Texas Bar Association; Corpus Christi Bar Association (Director, 1962-65);
Honors:
Listed in Best Lawyers in America® continuously since publication founded in 1983.
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Listed in Best Lawyers in America ®
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