Ron was born in Marshall, Texas, on May 29, 1957. After obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington, Ron went to work for the Executive Office of the President during the Carter Administration. Ron returned to school, obtained a Master of Professional Accounting with a concentration in tax from the University of Texas at Arlington and went to work at a mid-sized public accounting firm in the tax field. Ron worked in the tax field while attending law school at night at the University of Houston. Ron graduated cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center in 1988 and began working for the famed Richard “Racehorse” Haynes. Ron left Haynes’ firm after approximately eight years to practice personal injury law.
Dan spent over 25 years at the forefront of U.S. economic and commercial diplomacy, serving as an Economic Officer in the U.S. Foreign Service. He focused his efforts on promoting the U.S. national interest in the development of natural resources in both Latin America and Southeast Asia, advancing a sustainable development model. Dan worked to advance economic reforms and policies that created a more level international playing field for U.S. companies and investors, especially in the energy sector. Over his career, he also served on the U.S. delegations that negotiated multiple tax treaties, the Investment Chapter of NAFTA, as well as the renewal of the U.S.-Canada Columbia River Treaty. He promoted U.S. commercial interests in Latin America at the OAS, helping to launch the Private Sector of the Americas Forum. He also worked to promote the passage of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, and to strengthen Peru's ability to combat drug-trafficking. His other overseas assignments include Manila, Caracas, Kuala Lumpur and Bogota. In Washington, he did tours in the Office of International Energy Policy, as well as in the Office of Investment Affairs.
Since joining Tritico & Rainey, Dan has focused his practice on U.S. trade promotion programs and international business transactions, as well as the negotiation of commercial agreements and the removal impediments to exporting to or investing in markets throughout Southeast Asia and Latin America. He is exceptionally skilled in devising practical solutions to investment barriers, including negotiation with foreign governments.
Dan is developing a comprehensive economic sanctions practice aimed at representing clients in enforcement matters, counseling, and public policy issues arising in connection with the full range of trade and economic sanctions, including working with Treasury and OFAC. He advises U.S. and foreign companies in connection with trade dispute resolution abroad and commercial issues. Dan also provides expert advice on navigating the complex immigration landscape for companies and individuals.
Dan is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is on the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School and the Center for a Secure and Free Society, and is an Adviser to the Global Cardiac Alliance and Houston-based United Against Human Trafficking. He is a member of The Roundtable at the Baker Institute.
