Walker Keeling and Carroll, LLP

Partner

Ron Walker is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and in Civil Trial Law. As an experienced litigator, Ron has successfully tried numerous trials to juries as well as before the Bench. Ron’s practice is active in many of the surrounding counties, including, Calhoun, Jackson, Wharton, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt, Nueces, Lavaca, Bexar, Travis and Harris. A Texas native originally from nearby Refugio, Ron has practiced law in Victoria since 1974. His work includes toxic tort defense (benzene, silicosis, coal tar pitch, asbestos, groundwater contamination), personal injury and civil jury trial practice, including employment law, medical malpractice and probate litigation.

Peer Review

Texas Lawyer, a weekly statewide legal publication, featured Ron as the “Most Skilled Defense Lawyer” in Victoria County, as rated by his peers. Comments about Ron included, “Ron’s been around Victoria for a number of years, and he’s got a very good relationship with the judiciary in Victoria and the surrounding counties. He has an excellent reputation.” This same article described him as “experienced, prepared, and an effective communicator with judges and juries, and a master of trial preparation.” Likewise, Texas Monthly has named Ron as a Super Lawyer for each year the magazine has published that listing.

Representative Cases

Lead trial attorney in defense of six cases involving various types of employment discrimination in state and federal court with six jury findings of no discrimination
Trial counsel in multiple death and personal injury medical malpractice cases for hospitals, physicians and nurses. Most recent defense verdict of no liability in death case involving nephrologist and clinic.
Lead attorney defending major chemical company for personal injury arising out of explosion with over 1100 plaintiffs
Co-counsel for Fortune 100 company for groundwater contamination involving more than 1000 plaintiffs
Lead trial attorney in multi-million dollar estate against claim of common law marriage. Jury verdict in favor of his client.
Lead counsel setting aside oil and gas lease involving large South Texas ranch.

Admissions to Practice

Ron was admitted to practice law in Texas in 1974. He is licensed and has practiced before the federal courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Memberships & Affiliations

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

International Association of Defense Counsel

Texas Association of Defense Council

Former Member of Advisory Committee for United States District Courts, Southern District of Texas

Former Member Local Rules Committee of 13th Court of Appeals

Former President Victoria County Bar Association

Former Committee Chair of District 11C of State Bar Grievance Committee

St. Mary’s University School of Law CLE presentation, “How to Deal with Antagonism in the Courtroom”

State Bar of Texas, Legal Assistants Division, Paper & Seminar Presentation, “Expert Witnesses – Retaining & Examination”
Advisory Director, Wells Fargo, Victoria

Former Director, Victoria Bank & Trust

Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation – Nominating Committee