Robert Root - Germer

Robert Root

Associate

Overview

Robert Root is a proud native of Southeast Texas and alumnus of Vidor High School, Lamar University, and University of Houston Law Center.

Practice Areas

Appellate Law Civil Litigation Construction Law Insurance Law Personal Injury Defense Premises Liability Railroad, FELA, and Transportation TVPRA Litigation Transportation and Trucking Litigation

Education

University of Houston Law Center
- Juris Doctor – 2021
- Case Notes and Comments Editor, Houston Journal of International Law
- Dean’s Academic Scholarship Recipient
- Mark Vela Scholarship for Outstanding Essay in Criminal Law Recipient
- Award for Outstanding Comment in International Human Rights Law
- Dean’s List
Lamar University
- Bachelor of Science in Political Science – summa cum laude
- Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
- David J Beck Regents Scholarship in Political Science Recipient
- Carl Levy Scholarship Recipient
- Marilyn and Gilbert Adams Scholarship Recipient
- Ortho B. Plummer Award for Outstanding Graduate Recipient
- Irvin O. Dawson Award for Best Political Science Student Recipient

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

State Bar of Texas
Jefferson County Bar Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Civic Involvement

Leadership Beaumont, Class of 2025
United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County (2024-present)
- Board of Trustees (2024-present)
- Allocation Committee (2024-present)
Star Contestant and Fundraiser, 2025 Dancing with the Stars of Southeast Texas
2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree, Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and Jefferson County Young Professional’s Organization
Art Museum of South East Texas, Advisory Board (2024)

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