Hon. Catherine M. Stone

San Antonio, Texas

Judge Stone will only be holding Arbitrations via Zoom calls. Please note that if Judge Stone is selected that Zoom is required for her to Arbitrate.

Education  + -

  • St. Mary's University School of Law
    J.D.   1982
  • Assumption College
    B.A. Magna Cum Laude   1976
  • State of Texas Bar Admission
    1982
  • Board Certification, Texas Board of Legal Specializations
    Civil Appellate Law   1986 - Present

Experience  + -

  • Appellate Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • General Litigation
  • Langley & Banack
    Appellate Practice Group; Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group   2014 - Present
  • Fourth Court of Appeals
    Justice   Appointed 1994; 21 year service
  • Chief Justice of the Court
    2008
  • Texas Coucil of Chief Justices
    Chief

Memberships & Affiliations  + -

  • American Arbitration
    Certified Arbitrator
  • National Association of Women Judges
  • Texas Bar Association
    Member: Appelllate & Judicial Sections
  • San Antonio Bar Association
    Member: Appellate Section
  • Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio
  • Bexar County Women's Bar Association
  • Maverick County Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court, William Session Chapter
    Member   1994 - 2017
  • Texas Bar Foundation
    Fellow
  • San Antonio Bar Foundation
    Fellow
  • Texas Supreme Court Task Force on Foster Care
    Member   1997 - 2007
  • Texas Multidistrict Litigation Panel
    Member   2007 - 2014
  • Texas Council of Chief Justices
    Member; Chair   2009 - 2014; 2011 - 2013
  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio
    Board Member   2010 - 2018
  • Chrysalis Detention Ministries
    Advisory Board Member   2008 -2014
  • Interfailth Dialogue Institute
    Advisory Board Member   2008 - 2014
  • St. Luke Catholic Community Pastoral Coucil
    President   2006 - 2008
  • St. Luke Catholic Community School Board
    Member; President   1997 - 2004; 2003 - 2004

Honors & Awards  + -

  • Best Lawyers in America
    2018; 2019
  • San Antonio Business Journal Women's Leadership Award
    2018
  • San Antonio Business Journal Outstanding Lawyer
    2015
  • Joe Frazier Brown Award of Excellence, San Antonio Bar Association
    2015
  • San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
    2015
  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio Liftime of Faith & Service Award
    2014
  • Tejano Democrats of Bexar County Hall of Justice Award
    2013
  • St. Mary's School of Law Rosewood Gavel Award
    2012
  • St. Mary's School of Law Distinguished Law Graduate
    2011
  • Dress for Success San Antonio Precious Pearl Award
    2009
  • St. Mary's University Hispanic Law Alumni Henry B. Gonzalez Award
    2009
  • La Prensa Foundation Outstanding Women in Action Award
    2009
  • San Antonio Democratic League Barbara Jordan Public Service Award
    2000; 2006
  • Archdiocese of San Antonio Leadership Service Award
    2004
  • Texas Business & Professional Women: Texas Woman to Watch Award
    1997
  • Northwest Noon Business & Professional Women: San Antonio Woman to Watch Award
    1997