Robert C. 'Chris' Bunt

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Deana Attaway, Legal Assistant

Robert C. Bunt has tried cases in more than a dozen Texas counties and has served as lead trial counsel in over 24 jury trials.  His trials have covered a wide range of areas, including general negligence, product liability, civil fraud, contract dispute, and patent infringement actions.  Mr. Bunt has earned a reputation for excellence among his peers for his litigation abilities and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Bunt represents individuals as well as local, national, and international corporations.  He is frequently retained to serve as local counsel in patent litigation matters pending in the Eastern District of Texas.  With his extensive trial experience, Mr. Bunt is often called upon by national firms to provide trial support, aiding them in the selection of juries, examining witnesses, and assisting with trial strategy.

Education

• University of Texas School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 1993
  • Texas Law Review - 1992 - 1993
• Centenary College of Louisiana, B.A. Political Science with Minors in History and English, summa cum laude, 1990
• University of Aarhus, Foreign exchange, English Literature - Denmark, 1988

Professional Experience

• Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C., Shareholder, August 2006 - Present
• Howard, Davis & Bunt, P.C., Shareholder, 1998 to 2005
• Howard & Davis, P.C., Associate, 1996 - 1998
• Grainger, Howard, Davis & Ace, Associate, 1993 - 1996

Court Admissions

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Professional Affiliations and Awards

• Smith County Bar Association, Member
• American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate
• T. John Ward Inn of Court, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Listed in Texas’ Best Lawyers 2012 for Intellectual Property Law

Presentations

• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada 81st Annual Meeting - Panelist for Patent Litigation in the Eastern District of Texas
• 11th Annual Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference - Panelist on Patent Rules Update
• 12th Annual Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference - Panelist on Patent Litigation Update
• American Board of Trial Advocates Masters in Cross Examination Program - Defense Coordinator