Atty. Robert A. Kantas

Atty. Robert A. Kantas

Robert Kantas, currently Of Counsel at Shepherd, Smith, Edwards, and Kantas, LLP, has been a steadfast advocate for investors rights for over 20 years, passionate and committed to holding financial institutions and their representatives accountable for their misconduct, faulty products, and bad acts that have an adverse impact on the financial security of investors. While a Partner, prior to becoming Of Counsel, Mr.

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About Robert A. Kantas at a glance

Robert A. Kantas is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and Texas U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court of the Western Distr (2006). Educated at University of Virginia Law School J.D. (—) and Golden Gate University B.S. cum laude (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Kantas, currently Of Counsel at Shepherd, Smith, Edwards, and Kantas, LLP, has been a steadfast advocate for investors rights for over 20 years, passionate and committed to holding financial institutions and their representatives accountable for their misconduct, faulty products, and bad acts that have an adverse impact on the financial security of investors
  • While a Partner, prior to becoming Of Counsel, Mr. Kantas maintained a robust international securities arbitration and litigation practice, recovering millions of dollars for defrauded investors across the U.S
  • He has and continues to represent individual and institutional investors in various securities-related investment disputes
  • Most notably, Mr. Kantas served as lead counsel in the representation of five Wisconsin School Districts on a $200M collateralized debt obligation/credit default case, which was widely reported both locally and nationally by several news agencies and media outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, National Public Radio, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • Throughout his career, Mr. Kantas has written and taught extensively on securities arbitration and broker/customer disputes
  • He is frequently consulted for his vast experience and depth of knowledge on securities-related matters by his colleagues, attorneys, and other professionals working with wronged investors
  • Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Kantas served in the United States Air Force for over ten years
  • As his children are grown and have started their own families, Robert and his wife enjoy traveling the world together
  • Publications and Speaking Engagements Co-Author - Arbitrating Claims Against Stockbrokers, The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association Co-Author and Lecturer - Virginia CLE Program’s Claims Against Stockbrokers: How to Advise Your Investor Client Author Lecturer – Houston Paralegals Association CLE Making Bricks Without Straw: An Overview of Securities Arbitration Keynote Speaker at the Patrick Air Force Base National Prayer Luncheon

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Kantas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Kantas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Robert A. Kantas's law office located?
Robert A. Kantas's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Kantas handle?
Robert A. Kantas focuses on consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Robert A. Kantas practiced law?
Robert A. Kantas has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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What awards or recognition has Robert A. Kantas received?
Robert A. Kantas's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Virginia Law School J.D.
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Golden Gate University B.S. cum laude
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
Texas U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court of the Western Distr
Admitted: 2006

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