His professional journey began with specialized medical maintenance training in the U.S. Army. Transitioning to civilian life, he commenced his career in San Antonio as a licensed pharmacist. While dispensing prescriptions, he pursued and attained a law degree from St. Mary’s University. Subsequently, he served as a dedicated Bexar County Assistant District Attorney.
Throughout his tenure, Clem garnered acclaim as a distinguished medical malpractice trial lawyer, earning a legendary reputation in the legal community. He has demonstrated exceptional expertise in litigating cases involving medical negligence, defective medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, contributing significantly to the pursuit of justice in the realm of healthcare law.
Education
St. Mary’s University School of Law, LL.B., 1962
St. Johns University, B.S., Pharm., 1954
Admissions, Memberships, Honors
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Fraternity: Phi Delta Phi
First Recipient: Pat Maloney, Sr. Courage Award, 2007
Recipient: Joe Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence, San Antonio Bar Association, 2014
Distinguished Law Graduate Award, Law Alumni Association, St. Mary’s University, 2014
Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America®, 1994-2013
Named in: Texas Super Lawyers®, 2003 to present
President: St. Mary’s Law Alumni Association, 2008
San Antonio Bar Association
American Bar Associations
State Bar of Texas
College of the State Bar of Texas
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (Diplomate)
American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate; President, San Antonio Chapter, 1988)
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