PRACTICE DESCRIPTION

Mr. Hedrick handles a wide variety of business law matters. These matters include negotiation, planning and documentation of all kinds of business agreements and transactions, resolution of business disputes, and representation of clients in litigation and arbitration of business disputes. His practice involves commercial lending, commercial real estate, and corporate and general business matters. Mr. Hedrick routinely advises clients regarding the selection, formation, operation, restructure, conversion and termination of business entities. He frequently represents clients in purchases and sales of businesses, real estate, stock and assets. He handles loan workout and collection matters and advises lenders with regard to issues of lender liability. His practice also includes probate and estate matters, as well as condemnation cases.

PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating for Very High Ethical Standards and Legal Ability from Martindale-Hubbell
• J.D., Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas – cum laude, 1983
    - Baylor Law Review, Associate Editor (1982)
• U. S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1977-1980

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas
• Smith County Bar Association, Director – 1993-1994
• Texas Association of Bank Counsel
• Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Associate Member
• Member of the Board of Trustees of All Saints Episcopal School, Tyler, 1999-2005
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of
• Central East Texas, Inc., 2004-2006
• Volunteer Advisor to East Texas Crisis Center Board of Directors

PERSONAL

Mr. Hedrick was born December 10, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is
married to Valorie Strother Hedrick. They have three children, Taylor,
Brad, and Sam. Mr. Hedrick enjoys travel and snow skiing.