About Cris
Cris A. Rasco is a attorney based in Texas City, Texas, with over 36 years of experience in personal injury law. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1989. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Rasco obtained a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Texas A&M University in 1980. After law school, Mr. Rasco returned to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, establishing a private practice that focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, construction law, general civil litigation, and mass torts.
His dedication and expertise led to jury awards and settlements amounting to tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Recognized for his tenacious litigation style, he earned a reputation among judges and peers as a advocate. In 2003, seeking a change of environment, Mr. Rasco relocated to Galveston. He served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Galveston, where he authored several city ordinances pivotal to the city's revitalization efforts. He also acted as the city's lead counsel in various litigation matters and was chief counsel to two separate city charter review committees. During his tenure, he collaborated closely with entities such as the Texas General Land Office and the National Park Service on regulatory issues concerning the public beach and dune system. In 2006, Mr.
Rasco returned to private practice while continuing to consult for the City of Galveston on several issues. He developed real estate on Galveston Island and drafted several development agreements between the city and local subdivisions. His work included negotiating reimbursement agreements with the city and assisting with regulatory requirements to acquire demolition and building permits. Currently, Mr. Rasco represents a diverse range of clients, including condominium and homeowners associations, providing comprehensive legal services such as corporate governance, governing document revisions, collections, storm damage reconstruction, and litigation. He also handles family law cases, including divorce and child custody matters, emphasizing timely and result-oriented solutions. Mr. Rasco is admitted to practice in Texas and before several federal courts, including the U.S.
District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Western. Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His firm, Rasco Law Firm, is located at 7326 Boerne Creek Drive, Richmond, TX 77407-5041. He can be reached at (832) 447-7771.
