R. Bruce Hurley
About R. Bruce Hurley
R. Bruce Hurley is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. R. Bruce Hurley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Houston, TX
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