Experienced Texas Law Firm in Birth Injury | Medical Malpractice and Birth Trauma

Welcome to Cappolino, Dodd, and Krebs. We are an experienced birth injury law firm specializing in medical malpractice, birth injury (such as cerebral palsy), personal injury, and other areas of law. We are comprised of some of the most talented and dedicated medical malpractice attorneys in Texas and have more than 50 years' combined experience representing clients throughout Texas, including those in Bell, Brazoria, Brazos, Burnet, Falls, Fayette, Harris, Howard, Lampasas, McLennan, Medina, Milam, Montgomery, Randall, Robertson, Tarrant, Taylor, Travis, Waller, and Williamson counties.

Birth trauma lawyers have achieved an outstanding record of success, obtaining millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We are committed to providing outstanding legal representation to every client we represent, and we are confident that we can help you get the results you want and deserve.

Our exceptional office staff, comprised of intake, investigative, and litigation teams, is a vital division of Cappolino, Dodd, and Krebs. Complementing the lawyers at birth injury law office is an experienced team of support personnel with capable intake, investigative, and litigation staff to manage cases from start to finish. From Hilda Santiago Eickenhorst, a bilingual legal assistant who is usually the first contact; to Beth Keen, the medical malpractice intake paralegal and a fourth year student at Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy; to Gerry Heitman, the investigator and former police officer with 12 years experience in the field; your case is handled promptly and professionally.

During the litigation process, our expertise lawyers assisted by qualified paralegals including Deborah Sims, with 27 years of experience; Janice Johnson, with 17 years of experience; (both are members of the Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of Texas); and Rhonda Harshbarger, Certified Legal Assistant, with 17 years of experience. Our paralegals are available to provide any assistance necessary to help you obtain a favorable outcome.

To learn more about Cappolino, Dodd, and Krebs, please contact our office today!

OUR ATTORNEYS

Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D.

Ryan A. Krebs has devoted his life to the studies of medicine and law. These two areas of expertise combine to make him especially qualified to handle legal cases involving medical issues, and make him an essential asset to you and your case. After graduating from Southwestern Medical School in 1979, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. In 1994 he received his law degree from the University of Texas in Austin. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Milam County Bar Association, Travis County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the American Bar Association.

Richard A. Dodd, L.C.

Richard A. Dodd has studied law extensively, and has over twenty-five years of experience in representing victims of those wronged by others. He is a tenacious and respected attorney, committed to getting you everything you deserve. He has gained a balanced arsenal of education and experience that will be key to winning your case. A graduate of the University of Houston Bates College of Law in 1981, he went on to attend the Trial Advocates College of Texas and Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's Seminar. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Milam County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Bar Foundation, College of the State Bar of Texas, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American College of Legal Medicine, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Tort and Insurance Practice Sections), the ATLA Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group, and the Brain Injury Association.

Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C.

Timothy R. Cappolino is a notable trial attorney with over twenty-five years experience, and is eager to win your case. Highly skilled in getting the law to work for you, he has a personable and professional manner that will assure you that your case is in the right hands. After graduating from the University of Houston Bates College of Law, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1981. He became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law in 1989 and in Civil Trial Law in 1990 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court in the Southern, Northern, and Western Districts of Texas. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Milam County Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, The College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Craig W. Brown, P.L.L.C.

Craig Brown is an energetic and competent advocate of the law and is committed to justice and legal excellence. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to receive his Master of Arts from Saint Edwards University. He then graduated from Baylor University School of Law, and was licensed to practice law in 2002. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Milam County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the American Bar Association.

Valerie S. Farwell, J.D.

After receiving her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas in 1992, Valerie Farwell graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 1995. She was licensed to practice law in 1995. She is also licensed to practice before the United States District Courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Ursula C. Keen, J.D.

Ursula Keen graduated from Baylor School of Law on February 6, 1999. She received her undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Dallas on May 14, 1995. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on November 6, 2003, and was also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in May 2005. During her career, Ms. Keen has drafted an appellate brief to the Fifth Circuit regarding the ADEA. She has also filed cases for federal employees before the MSPB. Currently, Ms. Keen is also the associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Killeen. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Bell County Bar Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Meet the Staff

In addition to our experienced trial and litigation attorneys, we have a competent, hard-working support group of professionals assisting us. We have put together an impressive staff of paralegals, legal assistants, and other support staff to handle your case.

• Gerry Heitman, Investigator for 16 years, is a former police officer
• Deborah Sims, Paralegal for 31 years, is a member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas
• Janice Johnson, Paralegal for 21 years, is a member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas, and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Tracy Holder, Paralegal for 5 years
• Hilda Eickenhorst, bilingual Legal Assistant for 6 years
• Marilyn Jekel, Legal Assistant
• Christian Waters, Paralegal
• John Fischer, Legal Assistant

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