Recognition & Leadership

The bar rules of some states require that standards for an attorney’s inclusion in certain public
accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a
hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

Awards & Accolades​

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Criminal Defense – White-Collar; Health Care Law;
  Litigation Health Care (2015-2026)

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Dallas, TX, Litigation – Health Care
  (2024)

• Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation (2024)

• Texas Super Lawyers® (2016–2025)

• DMagazine®, Best Lawyers in Dallas – Criminal Defense: White Collar
  (2015, 2017–2019, 2021, 2024)

• Top 100 Registry®, Health Care Attorney of the Year (2019)

• The Legal 500 United States®, Health Care (2017)

• Chambers USA® (2016–2017)

• University of North Texas Dallas College of Law, Adjunct Professor, Health Care Law
  (2015)

• FBI Commendation (August 2013)

• DOL-EBSA Certificate of Appreciation, (April 2013)

• HHS-OIG, Exceptional Achievement Award (2003)

• HHS-OIG, Integrity Award (2004, 2008, 2011, 2013)

• USDA-OIG, Certificate of Appreciation (June 2008)

• USPS-OIG, Award (June 2010)​
   

Professional & Community Involvement

• Member, American Bar Association, Health Law Section

  • Sponsorship, Vice-Chair (2018 - Present)

  • Health Law Section, Membership Committee, Co and Vice-Chair (September, 2013 - 2018)

• State Bar of Texas, Health Law Section, Council Member (June 2013-2018)

• Member, Dallas Bar Association

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Criminal Justice Act Panel

• Trustee, Parker University, Dallas, Texas

• Member, Knights of Columbus