Charles B. Cliett, Jr.

Member

Bar Admissions: Arizona, Arkansas, Texas
Language(s): English

Education

B.A., cum laude, English and Communications, Mississippi State University, 1983
J.D., with honors, University of Texas School of Law, 1988
Admitted to practice in Arizona, 1988
Admitted to practice in Texas, 1994
Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 2002

Professional Experience

1998 to 2003:  In-house counsel, first for Texas Healthy Kids Corporation, a precursor to the Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), then for Community First Health Plans, a San Antonio HMO.  While General Counsel for Texas Healthy Kids Corporation, led a team advising the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on CHIP implementation, 1999-2000.

1994 to 1998: Staff attorney for the Texas Department of Insurance, working in both the Insurance Fraud Unit and as counsel to the Life/Health Program.

1988 to 1994:  Associate, Brown & Bain, Phoenix Arizona, with practice focused on commercial litigation.

Other Activities

Best Lawyers in America (Insurance Law, Health Care Law); Arkansas Repertory Theatre:  Board of Directors, 2007-present, Executive Committee, July 2008-present; Friends of KUAR/KLRE Public Radio:  Board of Directors 2006-present, Executive Committee 2007-present; Tutor for Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, 2005-06;  Secretary, Steering Committee for designing and funding the City of Little Rock’s first leash-free dog park, 2003-04.