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John I Houseal, Jr., Esq.

John I Houseal, Jr., Esq.

Current Employer-Title

Glankler Brown, PLLC – Member

Profession

Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator, Law School Professor

Work History

Member, Glankler Brown, PLLC, 1975 - Present; Captain and Judge Advocate, United States Air Force, 1970 - 1974. Professor, University of Memphis, Cecil. C. Humphrey School of Law, instructor of Insurance Law, 2020-Present.

Experience

Considerable experience representing owners, contractors, and professionals involved in commercial as well as residential construction litigation, including Fair Housing Act and ADA claims. Experience litigating and preparing construction contracts, including AIA contracts and general conditions, plus incorporating construction codes. Served as legal consultant, as well as litigator regarding insurance coverage as it relates to construction matters.

Mediator Experience

Defended primary general contractors and subcontractors relative to masonry work, soils preparation and placement, including compaction. Certified Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator specializing in construction and healthcare matters.

Representative Issues Handled as a Mediator

Scope of work mediations involving multiple parties requiring contract interpretation and, discussion. Engineer design including roadway design, as well as structural design for multiple types of structures including storage elevators, electrical power plants, etc.

Mediator Style & Process Preferences

Mediation has demonstrated its relevance to be advocacy process and has presented the construction industry with the ability to resolve disputes far more economically than litigation. Mediators role is to assist the parties in reaching a favorable decision, but also to provide assistance to parties in evaluating their cases, defenses and strategies.

Education

University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (JD-1970); ; Air University, Judge Advocate Staff Officer School (1970); University of Memphis (BS-1967).

Professional Licenses

Admitted to the Bar: Mississippi (2016), Arkansas (2005), Tennessee (1970); U.S. District Court: Middle (2005) and Western (1984) Districts of Tennessee; Eastern District of Arkansas (2010); Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. Court of Appeals: Sixth Circuit (1983); Fifth Circuit: United States Supreme Court.

Professional Associations

Tennessee Bar Association; Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, Inc.; Memphis Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; American Bar Association

Recent Publications & Speaking Engagements

"An Overview of ERISA from a Litigator's Standpoint," TENNESSEE BAR JOURNAL; "HMOs and PPOs: What's the Difference?" - Today's HEALTHCARE Magazine; Tennessee Bar Association.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $450.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $450.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: 2 Days Comment:

Languages

English

Citizenship

United States of America

Locale

Memphis, Tennessee