Graham Hill, was recently elected First Vice-President of the International Society of Barristers, an organization limited to trial lawyers deemed "outstanding in the field of advocacy." Mr. Hill has established a reputation for excellence in personal injury, wrongful death, class action, mass tort and commercial litigation. A former chairman of the Houston Bar Association’s Litigation Committee, Mr. Hill is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. Mr. Hill has served as Special State Court Counsel for a $1 billion Sulzer Orthopedics class action settlement arising out of the recall of 46,000 defective hip implants and tried the first "fen-phen" case. He is also a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Education
- J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1976
- M.P.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1973
- B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1971
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
- Lead trial lawyer in first "fen-phen" case tried in the United States.
- Lead trial lawyer in only Sulzer Hip Implant case tried in the United States.
- State court counsel in ephedra diet drug litigation.
- Defended major construction and engineering firm in Texas City explosion case.
- Represented global provider of fare collection systems in contract dispute.
- Defended a major supplier of electrical products in triple wrongful death case.
- Represented the National Council on Workers Compensation Insurance in connection with claims of premium 'underreporting' against American International Group (AIG).
Publications & Presentations
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“Protecting the Environment in Texas,” An Independent Research Report published by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin (1973).
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“The Constitution of Texas and Administrative Structure of the State,” A Policy Research Project Report published by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin (1973).
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“The Impact of Environmental Impact Statements," A Policy Research Project Report published by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin (1974).
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“Gertz v. Robert Welch, Defamation and Freedom of the Press: The Struggle Continues," Southwestern Law Journal (Winter 1974).
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“Texas Open Records Act: Law Enforcement Agencies Investigatory Records,” Southwestern Law Journal (Spring 1975).
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“Houston Chronicle Publishing Co. v. City of Houston: Public Has Limited Access to Criminal Records,” Southwestern Law Journal (Spring 1976).
Professional History
- Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP (September 2003 – Present)
- Partner, Hill & Parker, PC (April 1979 – August 2003)
- Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski (April 1976 – April 1979)
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- First Vice-President, International Society of Barristers
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Executive Board, Southern Methodist University School of Law
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Houston Bar Association (Past Chairman of Litigation Committee)
- Member, Texas Bar Association
- Named, Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
- Named, The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation
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Related Practice Areas
Board Certifications
Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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