Lawyers

Joseph Casseb

—Shareholder and Director

Joe has been a lifelong resident of San Antonio, TX. During and after law school, he served as Court Coordinator for Judge H.F. “Hippo” Garcia, 144th District Court. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1978. Read more in the overview below.

Rand J. Riklin

—Shareholder and Director

Rand and his current law partners started the firm in 1991, and he has served as an officer and director of the firm since its inception. He has an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Michael R. Hedges 1954-2022

—(Memorial)

Michael Ray Hedges, an esteemed lawyer, friend and trusted advisor to so many, passed unexpectedly on October 3rd, 2022 at the age of 68 in Austin, TX. Everyone who knew Mike, knew his passion for Texas A&M and commitment to the Aggie spirit. As chairman of the A&M Scholarship Committee for over twenty years, he helped countless young men and women pursue their hopes…

G. Wayne Choate - Retired

—Shareholder and Director

Wayne, along with his fellow named partners, started the firm of Goode Casseb Jones Riklin Choate & Watson, P.C. in 1991, and has been its President since the firm’s inception. Wayne serves as outside general counsel to corporate clients and their affiliated companies and…

Kyle C. Watson - Retired

—Shareholder and Director

Kyle and his current law partners started the firm in 1991. He is a Director of the law firm and has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America (2012 – 2014) by Woodward/White, Inc. He has been practicing over 30 years, with his entire career devoted to all forms of commercial…

John E. Clark 1933 - 2024

—(Memorial)

Honorable Judge John Eugene Clark, esteemed TX Litigator, prosecutor, administrator, writer, friend and trusted advisor to so many, passed on February 13, 2024 at the age of 90 in San Antonio. In a legal career spanning more than 50 years, John Clark has combined substantial measures of state and federal public service with private practice. He has served as the United States Attorney for the…