Ron Adkison, born Nacogdoches, Texas, January 8, 1955; admitted to bar, 1979, Texas; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Preparatory education, Stephen F. Austin State University; legal education, Baylor Law School (J.D., 1978). Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Certified Mediator, 2009. Fraternity: Phi Alpha Delta. Disciplinary Review Committee, 1987-1989. Administration of Rules & Evidence, 1990-1999. Member: Rusk County Bar Association (President, 1984-1986); State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association; Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1984-1989; Chairman, Toxic Torts Committee, 1990); American Board of Trial Advocates; American Inns of Court (Hon. T. John Ward Inn of Court).