A Champion for Food Safety
You may have seen Ron on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, or Telemundo discussing major food poisoning outbreaks. His groundbreaking work representing victims in national cases, including those involving Chipotle, Costco berries, Peter Pan peanut butter, and many others, has helped thousands of families find closure after devastating illnesses.
Ron has successfully represented over 6,000 victims of food poisoning throughout his career. Through litigation, media commentary, and his widely-read publications, he constantly pushes food companies to prioritize consumer safety in their operations.
Recognition in the Legal Community
Ron’s peers have consistently recognized his dedication and skill:
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- Named a “Texas Super Lawyer” 18 times (2005-2012, 2014-2023)
- Holds the highest possible “AV” Peer Review rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability since 2005
- Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer Association 11 times
- Elected member of the prestigious Summit Council, comprising thirty of the finest trial lawyers in the United States
- Designated a “Top Lawyer For the People” by H Texas Magazine
Sharing Knowledge and Expertise
As a leading voice in food safety litigation, Ron frequently shares his insights through:
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- Regular media interviews on current food safety issues
- Speaking engagements at legal and food safety conferences nationwide
- Publications on foodborne illness outbreaks read in over 180 countries
- Educational presentations on food safety litigation strategies
Education and Personal Life
Ron was raised in Baytown, Texas, and graduated from Baytown Lee High School in 1986. He attended the University of Texas at Austin on several scholarships, graduating fifth in his class from the Civil Engineering Honors Program in 1990. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1993.
Ron is married to his college sweetheart, Sarah, and they have three children—Jessica, Ashley, and Jordan.
A Commitment to Making Food Safer
What drives Ron is simple: ensuring no family has to suffer from preventable foodborne illness. When you work with Ron, you’re not just getting legal representation, you’re partnering with someone committed to making our food supply safer for everyone.
Want to speak with Ron about your case? Call us toll-free at 1-888-335-4901 for a free consultation.
Publications
- Adopting a Military Approach to Polygraph Evidence Admissibility: Why Federal Evidentiary Protections Will Suffice, 25 Tex. Tech L. Rev Vol 4, 1055 (1994).
- The Evidence Wars, Daubert and Other Developments in Evidence and Expert Testimony, SMU School of Law Advanced Civil Trial and Appellate Advocacy Seminar, 1996
Invited Presentations
- Damages – Go Big or Go Home – Using the Media to Tell Your Story – May 23-26, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV
- Northwest Food Processors Association Annual Meeting – Criminal Prosecution of the Food Manufacturer and its Executives – January 10, 2017 – Portland, OR
- Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association 2016 Annual Convention – Be Careful What You Eat: An Overview of Food Poisoning Litigation in the United States – April 28, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
- American Frozen Foods Institute – Board of Directors Meeting – Criminal Prosecution of the Food Manufacturer and its Executives – April 25 ,2016 – Los Angeles, CA
- American Bar Association – Environmental, Mass Torts & Products Liability Litigation Committee’s Joint CLE Seminar – An Emerging Trend in Food Poisoning Litigation – Criminal Prosecution of the Food Manufacturer and its Executives – January 21-23, 2016 – Park City, UT
- Damages – Go Big or Go Home – Using the Media to Drive Damages – June 14-16, 2015 – Las Vegas, NV
- Damages – Go Big or Go Home – Presenting Punitive Damages in Food Poisoning Cases – March 23-25, 2014 – Las Vegas, NV
- Trial Lawyer MMA – Combining the Disciplines – Understanding Food Poisoning Cases and Telling the Story – March 2-5, 2014 – Aspen, CO
- Food-Borne Illness Litigation Forum – Connecting the Litigation Paper Trail: How FSMA Reporting Requirements Impact Your Litigation Strategies – January 29, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
- Food, Drug, and Medical Device Litigation Forum – Resolving Food Poisoning Cases – April 23-24, 2012 – Minneapolis, MN
- American Bar Association – Food and Supplements Section Inaugural Workshop – Using Today’s Technology to Identify Food Poisoning Cases, February 17, 2011 – Atlanta, GA
- Food-Borne Illness Litigation – Advanced Strategies for Assessing, Managing, and Defending Food Contamination Claims, October 26-27, 2009 – Chicago, IL
- Louisiana Bar Association – 9th Annual Symposium -Handling Food Poisoning Litigation 16, 2009 – New Orleans, LA
- Food-Borne Illness Litigation – Advanced Strategies for Assessing, Managing, and Defending Claims of Food Contamination, December 4-5, 2008 – Scottsdale, AZ
- Food-Borne Illness Litigation – Advanced Strategies for Assessing, Managing, and Defending Food Contamination Claims, February 28-29, 2008 – Scottsdale, Arizona