University Attended:
Austin College, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
Baylor University, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Texas; 1983, Arkansas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1985, U.S. Supreme Court; 1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
Texarkana (President, 1999-2000), Northeast Texas (President, 2003-2004), Arkansas and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Director, 1995-1998); Texas Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1985-1989); American Board of Trial Advocates (President, East Texas Chapter, 1999); Texas Bar Foundation (Sustaining Life Fellow); The American Association for Justice; Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Director 2004—); Bar Association of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (President, 2006-2007).
Birth Information:
Sacramento, California, January 17, 1957
Certifications:
Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization