Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000.

EDUCATION
» University of Houston, Bates College of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree - May 1982.
» Fisk University - May 1979 B.S. Political Science/Public Administration. Magna Cum Laude. 

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
» Member of the State Bar of Texas - 1982.
» Admitted to practice before the United States District Court - Southern District of Texas - 1982.
» Admitted to practice before the United States Court Of Appeals - Fifth Circuit - 1982.
» Houston Lawyers Association (HLA).
» National Bar Association.
» State Bar Grievance Committee - Panel Chair, District 4-3.
» Former Investment Banker Licenced by Securities and Exchange Commission with Series 7 and 63 Licenses.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
» Initiated change in Texas law regarding redemption period for non-homestead tax foreclosures.
» Successfully litigated appeals before the 1st Court of Appeals, 14th Court of Appeals, and Texas Supreme Court.
» Successfully litigated civil and criminal cases in several Texas counties.