YLE A. PINKERTON 109 Westmont, Lufkin, Texas 75904 / (601) 383-7742 / kp116f0ea@westpost.

net LITIGATION ATTORNEY Tenacious, accomplished attorney with a comprehensive background in managing bot h jury and bench trials. Proven success in diverse areas of law, including pers onal injury, consumer law, family law, real estate, bad faith, contracts, govern mental defense, and corporate law. Adept at counseling clients and achieving fa vorable results, leading to a consistent repeat and referral client base. Solid track record of managing 300+ contested family law cases, 2 Deceptive Trade Pra ctice Act Bench Trials, 50+ contested summary judgment motions, and 400+ deposit ions of parties, experts, fact witnesses, and corporate executives. CORE COMPETENCIES * Operations Management /Team Leadership * Strategic Case Planning * Litigati on Management * Fact, Expert & Witness Depositions * Settlements & Negotiations * Relation ship Building * Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution * Discovery & Motions * Mediations LICENSES & CERTIFICATION State Bar of Texas State Bar of Mississippi U.S. District Courts for Mississippi Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Certified Mediator REPRESENTATIVE CASES (First Chair Jury Trials) * 11 Civil Commitment Trials - Montgomery County, Texas (2007-2009) * Medical Malpractice Representing Plaintiff - Galveston County, Texas * Real Estate Transaction Deceptive Trade Practice Act - Galveston County, Texas * Business/Lease Dispute Deceptive Trade Practice Act - Harris County, Texas * Plaintiff Automobile Accident - U.S. District Court, Jackson, Mississippi Divi sion PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Williams & Byrd, Lufkin, TX Attorney/Partner (2010-Present) Maintain full accountability for representing a diverse range of individual and corporate clients in all aspects of legal matters, with an emphasis on general c ivil and criminal litigation, including personal injury, family, DTPA, real est ate, and probate matters. Selected Highlights: * Applied strong case management and negotiation skills in designing litigation strategies, defending/conducting depositions, and resolving cases through settle ment, mediation, arbitration, and trials. * Concurrent with practicing law, played vital role in driving business and reve nue growth by targeting and acquiring new clients.

Corbin & Associates, Killeen, TX Attorney/Partner (2009-2010) Strategically planned and cost-effectively resolved family law and related matte rs to ensure client satisfaction while maintaining high quality standards. Demo nstrated critical thinking and decision-making abilities in managing a high-volu me of family law cases in various stages of completion. Developed and executed k ey discovery strategies to enhance client's position. Selected Highlights: * Conducted both judge and jury trials and handled all facets of case management and execution, including formulating legal strategies, developing discovery pla ns, preparing clients and witnesses, and executing effective cross-examinations. * Trained, mentored, and supervised an associate attorney and support staff, wit h strong focus on optimizing productivity and performance. * Earned numerous favorable judgments, including obtaining full custody awards, conservatorships, and client verdicts. TDCJ-State Counsel for Offenders, Conroe, TX Attorney IV-Manager (2007-2009) Contributed civil law expertise in representing state offenders in civil commitm ent cases. Demonstrated strategic planning and organization skills in proficien tly steering case projects from inception through completion, including evaluati ng cases, conducting discovery, drafting motions, and appearing in court. Supervised paralegals and support staff managing case files, drafting and submit ting motions, and preparing matters for trial. Selected Highlights: * Mentored, motivated, and collaborated with junior attorneys to assist them in understanding the litigation process and effectively settling matters, playing a key role in their performance and development. Legal Contractor, Ridgeland, MS (2000-2007) Developed and managed a broad range of case handling and litigation management s trategies. Created and implemented multi-faceted pre-trial, mediation, and tria l strategies to successfully oversee litigation and various settlement negotiati ons. Selected Highlights: * Collaborated with clients to set expectations and achieve goals and objectives . * Acquired expertise in diverse areas of law, including personal injury, worker' s compensation, mass tort, agricultural, insurance defense, mass tort defense, i nsurance defense, governmental defense, and drug litigation (both plaintiff and defense). Career Note: Additional experience as a Solo Practitioner at Law Offices of Kyl e A. Pinkerton, Tomball, TX and Associate at the Law Office of Wilbur H. Dunten. EDUCATION Juris Doctor, with Distinction - Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS Associate Editor, Mississippi College Law Review; published in Law Review Bachelor of Arts in English, with Honors - Texas A&M University, College Station , TX