Richard J. Kasson started his legal career with the law firm of Brin & Brin, P.C. in 1997. His practice was focused in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on medical and legal malpractice (defense). Mr. Kasson was named Co-Managing Attorney for Brin & Brin, P.C. in January 2007 and held that position until January 1, 2009 which is when he co-founded Gonzalez, Chiscano, Angulo & Kasson, P.C. where he serves as Vice President and Treasurer of the firm.   Over his eleven years of practice, Mr. Kasson has gained extensive litigation and trial experience in the South Central and South Texas region. He has represented hundreds of healthcare providers in the defense of medical malpractice lawsuits and many

other individuals, corporations, law firms and other business entities facing personal injury, breach of contract, deceptive trade, fraud, securities law violation, and employment law cases.

Professional Background:
Before attending law school, Mr. Kasson was employed at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois as a research pharmacologist from January 1992 until August of 1994. The first year of Mr. Kasson's legal practice with Brin & Brin, P.C. was in Corpus Christi, Texas. In September of 1998, he transferred to the firm’s San Antonio branch. Mr. Kasson has been admitted to the Western and Southern U.S. Federal District Courts of Texas and is licensed to practice in all state courts in the State of Texas.

Education:
Mr. Kasson graduated from Ripon College (Ripon, Wisconsin) in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Ripon College he majored in Biology. He graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law (San Antonio, Texas) in 1997. He served on the St. Mary’s Law Journal’s Editorial Board as a Comment Editor from 1996-1997 and was the recipient of the Federal Bar Association’s Outstanding Student Award in 1997.

Awards/Recognitions:
In 2004 and 2006, Mr. Kasson was named by Texas Monthly magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of insurance defense litigation and he was named one of San Antonio’s Best Lawyers by Scene in SA magazine in 2005. Mr. Kasson also published an article titled “Informed Consent” in the Bexar County Medical Society’s monthly journal in 2008.

Family:
Mr. Kasson is married to Michelle Matthews-Kasson, who is a fellow practicing attorney. They have two children, Pierce and Hadley.

Contact Information:
Mr. Kasson can be reached at the Law Offices of Gonzalez, Chiscano, Angulo & Kasson, P.C. at 210.569.8500. His direct line is 210.569.8487. His email address is rkasson@gcaklaw.com. Vcard