Delta Theta Phi. Listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" and Who's Who in American Law". Recipient, Judge Sam Emison Award. Author: "Family Corporations & Piercing the Corporate Veil," 1988; Habeas Corpus," 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993; "Interspousal Torts," 1989; "Dealing with Experts and Psychological Tests," 1991; "Enforcement of Agreed Decrees and Agreements," 1991; "Evaluating A Closely Held Business," 1992; "Hague Convention on International Child Abduction," 1992, 1993; "Direct and Cross-Exam of Valuation Experts," 1993; "Alternative Property Recoveries," 1994; "Direct and Cross-Exam of Mental Health Experts," 1995; "Common Evidence Problems in Matrimonial Cases," 1995; "Custody Litigation: Part One: Discovery, Experts, Trial, Strategy, Etc.," 1995; "Jurisdictional Issues Between Family and Probate Courts," 1996; "Ad Litems," 1996; "Relocation," 2000. Co-Author: "Family Law, Trial Lawyers Series," Knowles Publishing Co.; Consultant, Bancroft-Whitney "Texas Family Law Service"; "Texas Family Law Litigation Handbook," Matthew Bender; "Texas Family Law Practice Manual," Manual Revision Committee, 1981-1991, Editorial Committee, 1985, 1986. Speaker: Marriage Dissolution Course, State Bar of Texas, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000; Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000; Midyear Meeting, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1998; Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998; Regional Judicial Conference, 1990. Pro Bono Training Seminar, International Child Abduction Treaty, 1992; North American Symposium on International Child Abduction, 1993. Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Annual Meeting, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997; Texas Family Law for the Paralegal, 1995; Guardianship Issues in Texas Probate and Family Law Courts, 1996. Course Director: Marriage Dissolution Course, State Bar of Texas, 1989; 3rd Annual Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1989; New Frontiers in Marital Property Law, 1997; 25th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, 1999; Executive Committee, Committee for a Qualified Judiciary, 1984-1989. Certified Mediator.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, Texas Chapter, 1991-1993; National Board of Governors, 1993-1996); International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Diplomate, American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Dallas Bar Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation.
(Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)