Atty. Ronald D. Krist

Atty. Ronald D. Krist

Phi Alpha Delta. Honorary Order of Barristers.

Houston Houston 64 yrs experience 64 year
Call (346) 724-0705 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ronald D. Krist at a glance

Ronald D. Krist is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Krist Law Firm, P.C.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas (1962). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B., 1962) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Champions of Justice. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Honorary Order of Barristers
  • Named by the Best Lawyers in America as the "Houston Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year" for 2009
  • Awarded The University of Texas School of Law Outstanding Alumnus Award for 2006
  • Listed in the Best Lawyers in America, since 1989, Most Successful Small-Firm Lawyers in America, Lawyers Weekly, U.S.A
  • Forbes' Most Successful Lawyers in America
  • Named, No. 1 Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas, Texas Lawyer Magazine
  • Top 100 of Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine

Recipient

  • Distinguished Lecturer Award, Pepperdine University School of Law, 1978, 1980, 1981
  • Author, "Measuring Diminished Earnings," Texas Bar Journal, May 1973

Contributing Author

  • "Summation and Argument in Negligence Case Involving Ruptured Intervertebral Disc," Personal Injury Deskbook, 1982, Matthew Bender & Company Incorporated, New York, 1982
  • "Cross Examination of Non-Medical Experts," Art of Advocacy, Matthew Bender & Company Incorporated, New York, 1984
  • and Krist, "Wide View of Tort Reform," 24 Pepperdine Law Review 899, 1997
  • Member, 1992-1997 and Chairman, 1993, Public Safety Commission
  • Ex Officio Member, Texas Racing Commission
  • Member, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2001-2007

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald D. Krist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald D. Krist handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ronald D. Krist is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ronald D. Krist is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ronald D. Krist is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Motorcycle Accidents

Ronald D. Krist is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Ronald D. Krist is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ronald D. Krist

Where is Ronald D. Krist's law office located?
Ronald D. Krist's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Krist Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald D. Krist handle?
Ronald D. Krist focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ronald D. Krist practiced law?
Ronald D. Krist has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Ronald D. Krist go to law school?
Ronald D. Krist earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Ronald D. Krist for a consultation?
You can contact Ronald D. Krist directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ronald D. Krist received?
Ronald D. Krist's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Texas
- 1962
B.B.A.
University of Texas
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1962

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