Background
III, William Rudolf Eckhardt, was born on December 14, 1915 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of William Rudolf and Ura (Link) E.
III, William Rudolf Eckhardt, was born on December 14, 1915 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of William Rudolf and Ura (Link) E.
Bachelor, Rice Institute, 1937. Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1940.
Assistant United States attorney (southern district) Tex United States Department Justice, 1940-1944, 46-52. Associate McGregor & Sewell, Houston, 1952-1956, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1956—1991.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Maritime Law Association, Texas Defense Attorneys Association, Chancellors, Order of Coif, Phi Delta Phi, Chi Phi.
Married Elra Hodges, October 11, 1940 (deceased). 1 son, Donald Kent.