John Meredith

John Meredith

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  • Business Law, Consumer Law
  • Texas
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Biography

John has served as a COO/Executive Director/President & General Counsel at non-profits and law firms.

John graduated from the University of North Georgia (BBA), Georgia Tech (MBA), Baylor University School of Law (JD) and Harvard University (MPA). He started his career as an attorney at a Houston law firm. Also, he was an Adjunct Professor teaching public relations at Houston Christian University.

John has been a featured speaker at universities and local, statewide and national conferences. He is the author of legal and professional articles.

John completed leadership training programs through American Leadership Forum, Center for Houston’s Future, FBI Citizens’ Academy, and Leadership Houston. John is a Board Member for SpringSpirit, Deacon at Second Baptist, and Chairman of the Center for Christianity in Business.

In recognition of John’s community and professional service, John carried the Olympic Torch for the Atlanta Olympic Games. He received the Robert F. Kennedy Award from Harvard University, Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston and Outstanding Young Lawyer of Texas, University of North Georgia Young Alumnus of the Year, Baylor Young Alumnus of the Year, and Baylor Young Lawyer of the Year. He is a Life Fellow with the Texas Bar Foundation, Houston Bar Foundation, and Houston Young Lawyers Foundation. John also received a Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award from the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, which is the only award Elvis Presley received in person.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Professional Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Chamberlain Hrdlicka
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Executive Director
Beck Redden LLP
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Executive Director and General Counsel
SpringSpirit
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Business Director
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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President and General Counsel
Aspiring Youth
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Attorney
Woodard, Hall & Primm, P.C.
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Education
Geogia Tech
MBA
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University System of Georgia - North Georgia College & State University
B.B.A.
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Harvard University
MPA
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Baylor University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Awards
Outstanding Young Lawyer of Texas
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Ten Outstanding Young Americans
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 13947850
Member
- Current
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Houston Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
“Joining the Team: Three Steps for Successfully Adding New Legal Staff”
Legal Intelligencer
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst – Preparing and Recovering from a Storm
Texas Lawyer
Motivating Employees: Is There an App for That?
American Bar Association
Taking Cover - Preserving Error When Hit with a Claim for Punitive Damages
Baylor Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Online Legal Advertising, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Austin
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map