Fred Misko, Junior.

Background

Misko, Junior, Fred was born on September 23, 1942 in Texarkana, Texas, United States.

Education

University of Texas (Bachelor of Arts, 1964. Bachelor of Laws, 1968).

Career

Worked at Fred Misko, Junior, Professional Corporation (Dallas, Texas) specializing in Personal Injury Law, Insurance Law, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, Complex Litigation, Class Action Matters. Admitted to the bar, 1968, Texas. 1975, United States. Supreme Court.

1981, United States.

Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Company-Editor: Texas Civil Trial Handbook, State Bar of Texas, 1985. Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1996.

Lecturer: "Managing Complex Litigation: Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Cases," State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1996.

"Managing Complex Litigation: Class Actions and Mass Torts," Page-Keeton Products Liability and Personal Injury Law Conference, University of Texas Law School, Texas Judicial Conference, 1996, 1995. "Managing Complex Litigation," University of Houston Law Center Seminar, 1996, 1995.

"Video Reenactment and Computer Animation," State Bar of Texas, University of Texas School of Law, 1995, 1994. "Demonstrative Evidence," State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Bar Association, 1995, 1994, 1993.

"Extra Judicial Compensation: The Injury Prevention Contract," 1995.

"Direct Examination of a Party," State Bar of Texas, 1995. "Focus Groups and Mock Trials," State Bar of Texas Performance Enhancement Course on Utilizing Experts in Litigation, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989. "DTPA Update," State Bar of Texas, 1994.

"Changes in the Legal System," Texas ABOTA, 1994.

"Litigation Support Technologies," State Bar of Texas, 1994. "Dealing with Hardball Tactics and Difficult Judges," State Bar of Texas, 1994.

"DTPA Update," State Bar of Texas, 1994. "Special Techniques for Complex Litigation," State Bar Advanced Civil Trial Course, 1994.

"Admissibility of Video Reenactments," University of Texas School of Law Trial Tactics Conference, 1994.

"Pretrial Motions and Hearings: The Litigator"s Golden Toolbox," State Bar of Texas, 1993. "Direct Examination of the Plaintiff," Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 1993. "Expert Depositions," South Texas College of Law, 1993, 1992.

"Contribution & Indemnity: Short Course," Dallas Bar Association, 1993.

"Negotiation and Settlement Strategies for the Nineties," Dallas Bar Association, 1993. "Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Perspective," Dallas Bar Association, 1992.

"Use of Demonstrative Evidence in a FELA Case," Association of Railroad Lawyers of America, 1992. State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, Course Director, 1992.

"Personal Injury Case Evaluation Strategy," South Texas College of Law, 1992.

"Packaging a Case for Settlement," Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1992. State Bar of Texas Seminar on Advanced Civil Trial Tactics, Course Director, 1992, 1987 and 1985. "What is an Adequate Pre-Suit Investigation?" State Bar of Texas, 1991.

"Automobile Litigation," State Bar of Texas, 1991.

"Damages & Remedies," State Bar of Texas, 1991, 1990. "Screening Malpractice Cases," Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1990.

"Videotape Depositions of Expert Witnesses," South Texas College of Law, 1990. "Selection & Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses," Baylor University College of Law, 1990.

"Techniques for Proving Economic and Intangible Damages," State Bar of Texas, 1990.

"Contribution and Indemnity in Business Cases, Automobile Litigation (Including Uninsured Motorist Claims and Number-Fault Insurance)," State Bar Advanced Civil Trial Course, 1990. "Trial Tactics," South Texas College of Trial Advocacy, 1981-1990. "Nuts and Bolts," Seminar for New Lawyers, State Bar of Texas, 1990, 1987, 1986, and 1984.

"Wrongful Death, Survival & Bystander Actions," South Texas College of Law Advanced Personal Injury Seminar, 1990, 1989.

"Problems of Proof: Plaintiff"s Perspective," State Bar Advanced Personal Injury Course, 1989. "Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Automobile Cases," State Bar of Texas, 1988.

"Contribution and Jury Questions in Premise Liability Cases," State Bar of Texas, 1988. "Video Depositions," State Bar of Texas, 1988.

"What Makes a Good Malpractice Case," University of Michigan Trial Seminar, 1988.

"Contribution and Indemnity," State Bar of Texas Videotape, 1988. "Common Law Liability," Advanced Personal Injury Trial Course, State Bar of Texas, 1986. "How to Take a Deposition," American Bar Association Videotape, 1986.

"Recovery of Attorney"s Fees, Penalties and Pre-Judgment Interest," Advanced Personal Injury Trial Course, State Bar of Texas, 1985.

"Alcohol and Drug Related Torts," State Bar of Texas, 1985. "Tactical Use of the New Code of Evidence," State Bar Videotape, 1985.

Civil Trial Tactics for the Experienced Litigator, Course Director, State Bar of Texas, 1985. "Art of Focusing on the Duty Question," San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, 1985.

"How to Settle Person Injury Cases, Course Director, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1985.

Conference on Job-Related Injuries, Course Director, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1984, 1983. "Latest Texas Developments in Compensatory and Punitive Damages," Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1983. "Expert Witnesses," Southern Methodist University Products Liability Institute, 1981.

"Texas Statutory Causes of Action," State Bar of Texas, 1981.

"Post Judgment Remedies," Advanced Civil Trial Course, State Bar of Texas, 1981. Workers" Compensation, Course Director, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 1979.

"Product Liability," Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, 1978. Conference on Product Liability, Course Director, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 1978.

Author: "Managing Complex Litigation: Class Actions and Mass Torts," Baylor Law Review, 1996.

"Packaging a Case for Settlement or Trial," 17 American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 461, Fall 1993. "The Use of Mock Trials and Focus Groups in Personal Injury Cases: The Advantages of Rehearsal," Matthew Bender, Texas Torts and Remedies 101.102, 1991. "Focus Groups and Mock Trials," Trial Lawyers Forum, Spring, 1990.

"Videotape for Litigation," 26 South Texas Law Journal 485, 1985.

"Machine Guarding Cases," Trial Lawyers Forum, Fall, 1984. "Late Texas Developments in Compensatory and Punitive Damages," Trial Lawyers Forum, Spring, 1983.

"The Videotape Settlement Brochure," Trial Lawyers Forum, Summer, 1980. "Use of Videotape Depositions," Trial Lawyers Forum, Summer, 1978.

Member, 1982-1996 and Vice Chairman, 1984-1994, Citizens for a Qualified Judiciary.

Master of the Bench, Dallas Inn of Court. Member: Dallas (Board of Directors, 1984-1985) and American (Chairman, Committee on Use of Videotape in Law Practice, 1984-1987) Bar Associations. State Bar of Texas (Chairman, 1994-1995, Vice Chairman, 1981-1982, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1994-1995.

Chairman, 1986-1987, Institutes and Courses.

Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee, 1981-1989). Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1979).

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1979-1993). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Sustaining Member).

American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Dallas Chapter, 1985).

Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

Achievements

• Fred Misko, Junior. has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, 1982-1996 and Vice Chairman, 1984-1994, Citizens for a Qualified Judiciary. Master of the Bench, Dallas Inn of Court. Member: Dallas (Board of Directors, 1984-1985) and American (Chairman, Committee on Use of Videotape in Law Practice, 1984-1987) Bar Associations.

State Bar of Texas (Chairman, 1994-1995, Vice Chairman, 1981-1982, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1994-1995.

Chairman, 1986-1987, Institutes and Courses. Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee, 1981-1989).

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1979). Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1979-1993).

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Sustaining Member).

American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Dallas Chapter, 1985). Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).