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He then practiced law for several years as a sole
practitioner before he formed a law firm in Corpus Christi
in 1979. He worked at that firm until it dissolved in
1983. Petitioner served as an elected representative in
the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 through 1980,
and again from 1983 through 1984.
In 1984, petitioner moved to Houston where he joined
Perdue, Brandon, Blair & Fielder. At that law firm, he
devoted great effort to obtaining contracts with State and
local governments for the collection of delinquent tax
accounts. Several months after petitioner's arrival, the
firm dissolved.
In 1985, petitioner participated in the formation of
Blair, Williams & Harrison. At the end of the year, that
firm combined with another firm to form Heard, Goggan,
Blair, Williams & Harrison (hereinafter referred to as the
Houston firm). Petitioner held a one-ninth interest in the
Houston firm. Petitioner was successful on behalf of the
firm in obtaining a number of lucrative contracts with
municipal governments for the collection of delinquent tax
accounts.
In 1987, petitioner became concerned about the manner
in which the firm was being managed. He withdrew from the
firm in December 1987, and commenced negotiations with the
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