Steven Ellinger

Background

Ellinger, Steven was born on November 1, 1952 in Amityville, New York, United States.

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University (Bachelor of Arts, 1974). South Texas College of Law (Juris Doctor, 1978). Spoken languages: German.

Career

Shaw v. Green, 659 SW2 150 (1983); Hyundai Motor Company v. Chandler, 882 SW2 606 (1994).Admitted to the bar, 1978, Texas. 1985, New York.

Member: State Bar of Texas (Chair, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, 1996-1997).

Achievements

• Bar: Texas 1978, United States District Court (southern district) Texas 1979, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1979, New York 1985, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1985.

Membership

Member capital improvement committee Missouri City (Texas) Citizens, 1984. Board directors Fonmeadow Property Owners Association, Houston, 1983-1986. Member American Bar Association (sports and entertainment industry forum committee), Texas Bar Association (treasurer entertainment and sports law section since 1991), Houston Bar Association, Sports Lawyers Association, Houston Amateur Basketball Association (board dirs.1984-), International Association Approved Basketball Officials Inc.

(secretary, chairman constitution committee 1976-1986, Executive Committee since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: officiating collegiate and international basketball.

Connections

Son of Ernst and Claire (Kane) E.

Father:

Ernst Ellinger

Mother:

Claire (Kane) Ellinger