Robert Skipworth | El Paso Personal Injury Lawyer

Robert Skipworth

Robert Skipworth

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Main Office

310 North Mesa St
Suite 600
El Paso, TX 79901

Office Hours

Saturday - SundayClosed
Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Mr. Skipworth proudly serves the needs of El Paso, Texas and the neighboring communities.

Robert A Skipworth, Attorney at Law

About Robert

Seasoned lawyer with more than 50 years experience in a variety of matters. Focus is on personal injury, construction, civil litigation involving contracts, leases, real estate, insurance and business disputes. Licensed in Texas and New Mexico in state and federal courts. Certified Civil Trial Law specialist in the State of Texas.

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Experience

Owner

Robert A. Skipworth, Attorney at Law

1971-Present

El Paso, TX

Attorney

Dudley and Skipworth

1971 –1976

El Paso, TX

Admission

Verified New Mexico

2001

Verified Texas

1970

Education

University of Texas School of Law

J.D.

1970

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • El Paso Bar Association
    1971 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas | Member
  • New Mexico State Bar | Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates | Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates President
    1996 - 1997
  • American Board of Trial Advocates Vice President
    1995 - 1996
  • American Board of Trial Advocates Treasurer
    1994 - 1995
Honors / Awards
  • Civil Trial Law Specialist State Bar of Texas
    2017
  • Top Rated Lawyer Dallas Morning News
    2016

Notable Work

Publications

Continuing Legal Education Texas Construction Lien Law

1998


National Business Institute Residential and Commercial Evictions in Texas

1995

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Won appeal between homeowner (my client) and Homeowners Association which negated any amount owed by my client into her receiving money from the HOA (which I had to force to pay).

How did you build a successful practice?

Patience, reputation, competence, referrals, online presence.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Honesty, responsiveness, knowledge of the area for which services are sought, reputation.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Very, when the issue is local (politics), not very when the case is simply like an auto accident or breach of contract.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

Depends. If it something that is simple, I may give free advice. If it is a call where the person calling is simply looking for free advice, I will get off the phone as quickly as possible. If the concern is in an area I do not practice in, I may refer the caller to another lawyer, or simply decline the call.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

I give as little free advice as possible, but I need to know what the caller's problem is and who the characters are to avoid any conflicts.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Reputation, responsiveness and availability.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Dealing with people: Clients, other lawyers, and judges.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Civic affairs, history, literature, grandchildren, fishing.

Are you involved in your community?

I am involved with the local Zoological Society, have belonged to other non-profit organizations.

Robert A Skipworth, Attorney at Law Highlights

Personal Injury, Contract, Wills & Probate, Construction, Car Accident, Copyright, Civil Litigation

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Languages: English

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