Ronald D. Krist

Ronald D. Krist is Of Counsel to The Krist Law Firm, P.C. of Houston, Texas, and was born, reared and educated in Texas. He received both his undergraduate degree (B.B.A. 1960) and law degree (J.D. 1962) from The University of Texas. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, President (1999), International Society of Barristers, Board Member (1999-2006), American Board of Trial Advocates, President, Houston Chapter (1985), American College of Trial Lawyers, Member, Texas State Committee (2001-2006) and Inner Circle of Advocates. Advisory Council -The National Judicial College (2002). Member, Board of Trustees (2002-2005), National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In 1978, he was Board Certified-Personal Injury Trial Law-Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Honorary Order of Barristers award-The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Listed among “The Best Lawyers in America” since 1989. Listed in “Texas Lawyer Magazine as the #1 Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas. Listed in “Lawyers Weekly U.S.A. as one of the five most successful small-firm lawyers in America. Chosen by “Forbes” as one of the seven most successful lawyers in America. Listed by “Texas Monthly Magazine” as one of the top 100 of Texas Super Lawyers. Awarded The University of Texas School of Law Outstanding Alumnus Award for 2006. Named by “The Best Lawyers in America” as the “Houston Best Lawyers” Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” for 2009. Listed in 2016 by “The Texas Lawbook” as one of the “Lions of the Texas Bar,” which honors 50 of the state’s legendary lawyers who are 65 or older and have made significant contributions to the legal profession. Awarded The Joseph D. Jamail Lifetime Achievement Award by ABOTA-Houston (2016). Member, Public Safety Commission (1992-1997). Chairman, Public Safety Commission (1993). Ex Officio Member of the Texas Racing Commission (1993). Member, State Commission on Judicial Conduct (2001-2007). Commissioned as an honorary captain of the Texas Rangers.