Education:

University of North Texas - BA in biology 1976
St. Mary’s University School of Law - Juris Doctor degree 1980

Experience:

Russell & Turner, LLP - 1980 to present

Licenses:

Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Texas
Supreme Court of Colorado
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas

Certifications:

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Instrument rated multi-engine pilot certification by the FAA

Professional Memberships:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association—President Elect
State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Bar Association

Animal Welfare Organizations:
Texas Humane Legislation Network past President
Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Texas past Treasurer
Humane Society of North Texas past Vice-President
Animal Legal Defense Fund Volunteer Attorney
Companion Animal Protection Society Legal Counsel
Animal Guardians of America Legal Counsel
Animal Angels Legal Counsel