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John R. Walker

John R. Walker

Representing Employers and Insurance Carriers for more than 30 years
  • Insurance Defense, Maritime Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • Texas
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JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense, Maritime, and Admiralty suits in state and federal courts. John has published several legal articles in the Corporate Counsel Review, including: The Contingent Workforce in Texas - What Every Corporate Counsel Using Temporary, Contract, or Leased Employees Needs to Know (Corp. Counsel Rev. 2010). He is a frequent lecturer at Continuing Education courses for insurance carriers and regularly presents seminars on a wide variety of civil litigation matters. John obtained his undergraduate degree from Baylor University where he was Commodore of the Sailing Team. He earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he participated in South Texas Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
Maritime Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Workers' Compensation
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    For Employers and Insurance Carriers.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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5th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court - Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court - Southern Dist. of Texas
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United States Court of International Trade
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Languages
  • French
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Partner
Schouest Bamdas Soshea & Ben-Maier
- Current
John R. Walker is a Partner in the firm’s Houston office, focusing his practice on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense, Maritime, and Admiralty suits in state and federal courts. John has published several legal articles in the Corporate Counsel Review, including: The Contingent Workforce in Texas - What Every Corporate Counsel Using Temporary, Contract, or Leased Employees Needs to Know (Corp. Counsel Rev. 2010). He is a frequent lecturer at Continuing Education courses for insurance carriers and regularly presents seminars on a wide variety of civil litigation matters. John obtained his undergraduate degree from Baylor University where he was Commodore of the Sailing Team. He earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he participated in South Texas Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Partner
Kelley Kronenberg
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Partner
Smith & Carr, PC
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Partner
Hays McConn Rice & Pickering
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In addition to representation of employers and insurance carriers in marine personal injury suits, Mr. Walker represented several Fortune 500 companies in over 3,000 personal injury lawsuits alleging asbestos and silica exposure.
Partner
Murphy & Walker, LLC
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In partnership with Michael Murphy, practicing marine personal injury defense.
Education
South Texas College of Law
J.D. (1989) | Law - Juris Doctorate
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Honors: South Texas Law Review; The Order of the Lytae, American Jurisprudence Award - Wills, Trusts and Estates.
Activities: American Bar Association Representative - 1988-89.
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Baylor University
B.A. | History and Philosophy
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Activities: Captain: Baylor University Sailing Team; President: Southeastern Intercollegiate Sailing Association.
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Professional Associations
Houston Mariner's Club
Member
- Current
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United States Court of International Trade
Pro Bono Representation
- Current
Activities: Engage in pro bono representation in select cases assigned to the Court of International Trade, as a service to the Court of International Trade and select United States industries engaged in international trade.
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Texas State Bar  # 20712700
Member
- Current
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Houston Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Contingent Workforce in Texas - What Every Corporate Counsel Using Temporary, Contract or Leased Employees Needs to Know
Corporate Counsel Review
Spoliation of Evidence in Texas and the Corporate Records Retention Policy
Corporate Counsel Review
What Every Corporate Counsel Using Temporaries Needs to Know
Corporate Counsel Review
Certifications
Mediation Training
Fort Bend County Dispute Resolution Center
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
SBSB Law
Houston Office
1001 McKinney St.
Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 588-0446
Fax: (713) 574-2942
SBSB Law
New Orleans Office
365 Canal St.
Suite 2790
New Orleans , LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 561-0323
SBSB Law
Chicago Office
101 N. WACKER DRIVE
SUITE 2006
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 525-8074
SBSB Law - Boca Raton Office
750 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD.
SUITE 130
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 990-1699