Background
West, Robert V. was born in 1951 in San Antonio, Texas, February 8.
West, Robert V. was born in 1951 in San Antonio, Texas, February 8.
University of Texas, Austin (Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences, with high honors, 1973). University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio (Doctor of Medicine, 1977). Street Mary"s University of San Antonio (Juris Doctor, 1994).
Worked at Shields & Rusk (Austin, Texas) specializing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence and Premises Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1994, Texas. Licensed Physician, Texas, 1977.
Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine, 1984.
Member: State Bar of Texas. Fellow and Director, American Academy of Emergency Medicine.
Shields & Rusk was formed in September of 1987 by Andy Shields and Jeff Rusk. Coming from an extensive background in personal injury and wrongful death defense, the firm was founded to handle such cases for the plaintiff.
Since its foundation, the firm has grown to five attorneys and a staff of over 25 persons representing clients throughout the State of Texas, the United States of America and internationally.
The attorneys are extremely active in professional development, continuing legal education, professional association activities and civic affairs
Member: State Bar of Texas. Fellow and Director, American Academy of Emergency Medicine.