Justin C. Roberts - Tyler, TX

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Justin focuses his practice on mass tort litigation, where he specializes in helping individuals who are harmed by recalled or unsafe pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Prior to joining Roberts & Roberts, Justin practiced at Parsley Coffin Renner LLP in Austin, Texas, where he represented electric and natural gas utilities in complex regulatory proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas. Justin has experience in all three branches of Texas's state government. Early in his career, Justin served as a law clerk for Justice Paul W. Green of the Texas Supreme Court. He subsequently served as General Counsel of the Texas House Republican Caucus during the 83rd Legislative Session, after which he enjoyed a stint as the General Counsel of the House Select Committee on Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility. Justin also worked as an attorney for the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, where he advised state, county, and municipal officials, as well as candidates and state and local political parties, on election-related issues. In joining Roberts & Roberts, Justin proudly joins his father, Randy Roberts, as well as his uncle, Bruce Roberts, and aunt, Karen Roberts.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Justin completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Policy Studies with an emphasis in Middle East Policy. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from St. Mary's University School of Law, where he served as the Editor in Chief of the St. Mary's Law Journal, which is one of the most frequently cited law journals by state and federal courts. During his tenure as Editor in Chief, Justin also worked with his colleagues to establish a new legal periodical, the St. Mary's Journal on Legal Malpractice & Ethics, to provide strong legal scholarship on the issues of legal malpractice, ethics, and professional responsibility.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND INTERESTS

Justin was born on January 24, 1986 in Tyler, Texas and graduated from All Saints Episcopal School. He and his wife are the proud parents of two young daughters. Prior to joining Roberts & Roberts, Justin and his family lived in Austin, Texas for seven years. Justin and his wife enjoy being active in their local church, where they have served in various leadership capacities.