Attorney John Narsutis, Hammerle Finley, Denton, Texas

John Narsutis
Denton, Texas


phone	(940) 383-9300 (972) 434-4500 (Metro) (888) 436-9300 (Toll-Free)
fax	940-383-8000 972-219-4900
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After more than twenty years serving as a District Judge, John retired and re-entered the world of private practice. His practice includes advising on appellate and complex litigation, and on transactional matters. He serves as a mediator, arbitrator, Court-Appointed Master, and Special Judge.

Retired State District Judge, 20 years, Denton County.

Serves as: Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Judge, Master

Articles:

Summary Judgement Procedure , September 18, 2001

Docket Management , ABA Judges Journal, Summer, 1995

A Little Less Pain , University of Houston, 1996, 1998

Areas of Practice:: Appellate and Complex Litigation; Civil Litigation; Criminal Law; Family Law; General Practice

Education:: Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 1972
Juris Doctor; Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1970
B.A., Political Science

Published Works:: "Procedural Aspects of Restraining the Real Estate Foreclosure Sale", Texas Bar Journal, December, 1988; "Review of Contempt Rulings by Appellate Courts in Texas", Texas Bar Journal, April, 1989; "District Court Relationship to County Government", County Progress, October, 1990; "Boutwell and the Rodriguez Dilemma", Texas Bar Journal, 1992; "Alibi in Texas", Texas Bar Journal, October, 1991; "Docket Management", ABA Judges Journal, Summer, 1995; "A Little Less Pain", University of Houston, 1996, 1998

Classes/Seminars Taught:: "Law for Women", Texas Woman's University, 1976; Texas A&M program for county judges and commissioners, University of Texas A&M 1988, 1989; "Advising the Difficult Divorce Client", University of Houston C.L.E. programs Dallas, Houston, San Antonio 1996, 1998; "An Evening with the Judge", St. Mary's School of Law, 1997; Movie "Ten Common Mistakes Lawyers Make" (wrote and produced video presentation), Dallas and Tarrant County Trial Lawyer Associations, 1998; Speaker, Denton County Bar Association New Lawyers seminar, 1998 - 2002; Faculty, Texas College for Judges, 2000; Speaker, University of Houston Litigation and Trial Tactics Seminar, Houston and Dallas, 1999; Speaker, University of Houston General Practice Institute, 2001; Presentation, Texas and Oklahoma Psychological Association Mental Health Experts Testimony as impacted by Daubert, 2000; An Evening with the Judge, St. Mary's School of Law, 2001; Wrote, produced, and directed "Johnny Whiteshoes Jackson Examines Witnesses", 2002; Host of "Denton Speaks", weekly public affairs radio show, 1981

Honors and Awards:: Outstanding Republican Volunteer, 1985

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Denton County Juvenile Board, 1986; Chairman; "Care" alcohol and drug abuse prevention program, 1984; Board of Directors; Denton United Way, 1978 - 1980; Budget & Admissions Committee; Texas Area 5 Health Systems Agency, 1976 - 1977; Executive Board of Directors; Denton University Drive Kiwanis, 1978 - 1979; President; Denton County Bail Bond Board; Member, 1986, 1993, 2000; Denton County Family Violence Task Force, 1985 - Present; Member; Denton County Republican Party, 1977 - 1978; Chairman

Past Employment Positions:: City of Denton, Assistant City Attorney & Acting City Attorney, 1973 - 1975; Private practice of law, 1975 - 1982; Private practice of law, 1983 - 1984; Appointed Judge of the 158th Judicial District Court by Governor Bill Clements, 1982; Dentex Title Company, President, 1983 - 1984; Elected Judge of the 16th Judicial District Court, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000