- Education:
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B.S. Engineering Physics, Texas Tech University 1970
M.S. Mathematics, Texas Tech University 1972
J.D. (cum laude), University of Houston 1981
- Professional:
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Justice, Second Court of Appeals (2003-present)
(Appointed by Governor Perry)
Adjunct Instructor, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 1999 - present
Judge, 48th District Court (1995-2003)
(Appointed by Governor Bush)
Associate/Partner, Shannon Gracey Ratliff & Miller 1983-1995
Briefing Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas 1982-1983
Engineer/Vice President 1972-1980 - Other Legal Related Activities:
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Board Certification, Personal Trial Injury Law: 1992-Present
Admitted to practice: U.S. Supreme Ct., 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, numerous Federal District Courts
Speaker: Blackstone Seminar; State Bar of Texas CLE; Tarrant Co. Bar Brown Bag Seminar; Young Lawyers; Fort Worth Paralegal Association; Fort Worth Secretaries Association
Member: State Bar of Texas; Inns of Court (Master); Texas Bar Foundation; State Bar College; Tarrant County Bar Association (Chair of the Year); Tarrant County Bar Foundation; Standing Committee on PJC-Malpractice, Premises & Products - Other Activities:
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Volunteer Activities: Tarrant Area Food Bank weekly volunteer; Habitat for Humanity; Salvation Army Advisory Board; UTA Civil Engineering Advisory Board; Access to Justice Campaign
Registered Professional Engineer: 1979-present
Mensa Society - Law Related Publications:
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"From the Civil Side" - Tarrant County Bar Journal monthly article
"Recusal, Disqualification, and Strikes of Judges"
"Significant Discovery Issues in Health Care Litigation"
"Checklist for Proving and Keeping Attorney's Fees"
Appellate Roadshow
"40 Things You Need to Know About the New Discovery Rules"
"Cases Involving the New Discovery Rules"
Staff:
- Staff Attorney
- Tricia Askew
- Secretary
- Ashley Godawski
- Law Clerk
- Lisa Waters
Updated: 20-Oct-2011
