Valadez, Albert 2024-09-13
This interview features Albert Valadez as he discusses his life and career as a lawyer in Fort Stockton. Valadez dives into topics such as his family, education, mentors, and business ventures before describing some notable cases he has worked on as a lawyer.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Albert Valadez
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 13, 2024
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Interviewer:Tai Kreidler
Length: 01:33:34 (1 hour 33 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Cases going to trial; his childhood in San Angelo; Attending the University of Houston; his mentors; Accepting a job at Fort Stockton; Running his own business; the renovation of the Springhirst hotel; The Comanche Springs; Friendship with Joe Shuster and photo captions; Stories his Granddad told him; Notable cases he worked on
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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