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Trent Devenzio

Trent Devenzio

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Biography

I was certified to mediate while a junior in college. I then went to law school; however, I always view an issue first from the stand point of how to create a win/win solution for both parties. If a win/win solution is not possible, I then put on my litigator hat and move with intent to maximize my client's position.

Education

  • South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas
    • J.D. - 1993
  • Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
    • B.S. - 1990
  • Trial Advocacy College of Texas
    • 2000

Classes & Seminars

  • Mediation as a Conflict Resolution Model. , Presented to the Nederland Independent School District in July, 2005.
  • How to Insure a Successful Mediation – A Mediator’s Perspective. , Presented during the Jefferson County Bar Association Mediation Seminar in September, 2011.
  • A Mediator’s View of Effective Settlements at Mediation. , Presented during the Jefferson County Bar Association Litigation Seminar in October, 2011.
  • How to Improve Your Chances of Winning Your VA Disability Claim., Presented at the VA Beaumont Outpatient Clinic in January, 2012 and January, 2013.

Professional Associations

  • Jefferson County Bar Association, President, 2012 – 2013
  • Jefferson County Bar Association, Vice-President, 2010 – 2011
  • Jefferson County Bar Association, Secretary, 2009 – 2010
  • Jefferson County Bar Association, Director, 2005 – 2006
  • Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center Mediator, Mediator Trainer, 1988 – Present
  • Lamar Port Arthur Para-legal Program Advisory Board Member, 2008 – Present
  • Better Business Bureau Autoline Arbitrator, 2009 – Present
  • Michelle F. Mehaffy American Inn of Court Board Chair, 2016 - 2019
  • State Bar of Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Subcommittee – District 3A, Committee Member, 2009 – Present
  • Nederland Education Foundation Director, 2011 – Present
  • MCT Credit Union Advisory Board Member, 2014 - Present
  • CASA Board Member, 2014 - 2016
  • Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation Chair, 2013 - 2014
  • Methodist Southeast Texas District Board of Trustees, 2010 – 2012
  • Wesley Student Center , Lamar University, 2006 – 2009
  • Wesley Student Center , Chairman of the Board, 2006 – 2008
  • First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas, Administrative Board – Chair, 2014
  • First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas, Staff Parish Committee – Chair, 2002 – 2003 and 2006 – 2008
  • First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas, Finance Committee Member, 2005 – 2006
  • First United Methodist Church – Nederland, Texas, Administrative Board Member, 2010 – Present
  • Lamar University Alumni Advisory Board, Member, 1995 – 2005
  • Lamar University Alumni Advisory , President, 2003 – 2004
  • Jefferson County Young Lawyers, Board Member, 1999 – 2003
  • Jefferson County Young Lawyers, Settlement Week Chairman, 1999 – 2002
  • Jefferson County Young Lawyers, Webpage Chairman, 2002 - 2003
  • Nederland High School Mock Trial Team Coach, 2002 – 2003
  • Jefferson County Pro Bono Board of Directors , Board Member, 2001 - 2002
  • Epsilon Endowment – Board Member, 1995 - 1999

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury Trial Law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1993

Honors

  • Texas Monthly – Rising Star
  • Texas Monthly – Rising Star
  • Outstanding Young Lawyer Jefferson County, Texas
  • Mediator of the Year - Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center

Past Positions

  • Branick & Devenzio, December, 2010 – Present
  • McCall & Devenzio, PLLC, April, 2008 – November, 2010
  • Waldman & Smallwood, P.C. 1994 – April, 2008
  • Managing Attorney - Nederland, Texas Branch Office 2000 - 2008

Fraternities or Sororities

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Blue Key

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Personal Injury Trail Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2002