Admitted to Practice Law

Texas, 1978

Northern District, 1984

Southern District, 1988

Western District, 1992

Education

Advanced Mediation Training, Association of Attorney Mediators, 1991;

Mediation Training, Association of Attorney Mediators, 1990;

Southern Methodist University School of Law,     Dallas, TX, 1978 J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence;

The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1975,
M.A., Divisional Masters of Social Science

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1971,
B.A., Bachelor of Arts;

Universidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, Junior Year Abroad through Georgetown University (1969-1970)

Areas Of Practice

Bankruptcy Law (Creditor)

Banking law

Creditor’s Rights

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Mediation

 

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Past/Present Affiliations 

Morgan & Luttrell, LLP, 2001- 2009;

Plunkett & Gibson, Inc., 1999-2001;

Passman & Jones, a Professional Corporation, Shareholder and Head of Bankruptcy Section, 1989-1999;

Jones, Brutche, Hider & Thoeming, a Professional Corporation, 1986-1989;

Matthews, Carlton & Stein, a Professional Corporation, 1984-1986;

DeHay & Blanchard, 1981-1984;

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Board of Governors Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 1979-1981;

Assistant Director, Legal Clinic, SMU School of Law 1978-1979;

Classes/Seminars Taught

SMU School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Lawyering

Publications

How to Get Results in Collection of Delinquent Debts in Texas, National Business Institute, Dallas, TX 1998;

Magic: ADR in Bankruptcy, Fifth Annual ADR Institute, State Bar of Texas, Austin, TX, 1993;

The Quicker and Cheaper Way: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Seventh Annual Farm, Ranch and Agri-Business Bankruptcy Institute, 1991;

Closed End Provisions of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Official Staff Commentary to Regulation Z, 1980.

Honors

A.J. Thomas Award;

Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell;

Co-Chair, Bankruptcy Mediation Committee.

Other Affiliations

San Antonio Bar Association;

Dallas Bar Association;

Dallas Bankruptcy Bar Association;

Texas Bar Association;

College of the State Bar of Texas;

Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas;

American Bankruptcy Institute;

Association of Attorney Mediators;

Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution.

Fraternities/Sororities

Phi Alpha Delta