CHRIS H. NEGEM
Attorney
EDUCATION
- B.A. Texas A&M University, 1980;
- J.D. Mississippi College, School of Law, 1990;
- Managing Editor, Mississippi College Law Review - 1989-1990; and
- International Legal Fraternity-Phi Delta Phi.
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army – Spec 4 - (Active Duty, January 1974-December 1976) - Honorable Discharge.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Member – American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Director, San Antonio Family Lawyers Association, 2009;
- Board Certified in Family Law, 1997 to present;
- Past Member, Family Law Council, State Bar of Texas;
- Past Chair, Legal Assistants Committee, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas;
- Past Member, Pro Bono Committee, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas;
- Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists;
- Past Panel Chair, District 10C Grievance Committee;
- Member, San Antonio Bar Association;
- Member, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas; and
- Fee Dispute Committee for the San Antonio Bar Association, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997.
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
- Admitted to the Bar in Texas in 1990; and
- United States Federal District Court, Western and Northern Districts of Texas, 1990.
LAW RELATED PUBLICATIONS, ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV rating
- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Texas Monthly Super Lawyer;
- “San Antonio’s Best Lawyers,” as featured in Scene in S.A. magazine, August 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020;
- 2004 Who’s Who in Law & Accounting as featured in an article in the San Antonio Business Journal;
- “San Antonio’s Top Divorce Lawyers” as featured in Scene in S.A. magazine, 2003;
- 1996 Outstanding Young Family Lawyer, San Antonio, Texas;
- 1990 Outstanding Young Men in America;
- Speaker, Family Law – Problem Issues, 2016 CDC Annual Workshop;
- Co-Author, Common Law, Informal, and Putative Marriage, 2013 Marriage Dissolution Institute
- Speaker, Temporary Orders Hearing, 2012 Advanced Family Law Course;
- Speaker, Valuation of Property, 2010 Advanced Family Law Course;
- Author, Speaker, More Money, Less Stress: Law Office Management and Technology, 2010 Advanced Family Law Course;
- Author, Speaker, Closing the File, May 5, 2010 – Marriage Dissolution Institute, San Antonio, Texas;
- Speaker, Buying a Business: Capital Intensive v. Asset Based, March 26, 2009 – Representing Small Business Course, Dallas, Texas;
- Author, Speaker, Valuation, April 17, 2008 – Marriage Dissolution Seminar, Galveston, Texas;
- Author, Speaker, How to Help the Judge Rule in Your Favor: Preparing for Temporary Orders Hearing - May 9, 2007 - Marriage Dissolution Seminar, El Paso, Texas, Enhancing your Legal Practice with the Attorney/Paralegal Team;
- Speaker, Maximizing the Take at a Final Property Hearing - Family Law Essentials for $2000 or Free-April 20, 2007, Mineral Wells, Texas - The Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas;
- Moderator/Coordinator, Family Law Essentials for $2000 or Free - September 30, 2005, Eagle Pass, Texas - The Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas;
- Moderator, Speaker, Effective Mediation at the Next Level, April 1, 2004, San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio Family Lawyers Association;
- Author, Speaker, Identifying, Characterizing and Valuing the Marital Estate: An Overview - October 1, 2003, San Antonio, Texas - Legal Assistants University;
- Moderator/Coordinator, Family Law Essentials for $2000 or Free, September 11, 2003, Lubbock, Texas - The Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas;
- Author, Speaker, The Trial of a Family Law Case and Ethical Conduct, January 31, 2001- Texas General Practice and Ethics Institute - Stromar Educational Services, Inc.;
- Author, Speaker, The Trial of a Family Law Case and Ethical Conduct, September 26, 2000 - Stromar Educational Services, Inc.;
- Author, Speaker, Working with Divorce Clients and Opposing Counsel, Sweet, Nice and Polite, January 28, 2000 - Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals;
- Co-Author, Speaker, The Trial of a Family Law Case and Ethical Conduct, January 26, 2000 - Stromar Educational Services, Inc.;
- Co-Author, Speaker, Evidence, October 27, 1999 - Stromar Educational Services, Inc.
- Co-Author, What they don’t teach you in Law School about setting and Collecting Attorney’s Fees, 1997 Advanced Family Law Course;
- Co-Author, Practical Tips from the Top, 1996 Marriage Dissolution Institute; and
- Co-Author, Express Trusts in Divorce, 1995 Advanced Family Law Course.
