With 12 years of experience as a Justice at the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals and 26 years as a trial attorney, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, conflict resolution, and negotiation to mediations and arbitrations. ', 'As a Justice, I authored opinions in a wide range of cases, including business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, oil & gas disputes, personal injury, indemnity, property disputes, libel and slander, fiduciary duty, employment, and arbitration. I developed a reputation for impartiality and independence, and a judge who followed the law.', 'As a trial attorney, I specialized in complex litigation in transportation, oil & gas, personal injury, product liability, insurance and excess coverage, and bad faith. I tried cases in multiple jurisdictions, including the Texas border. ', "I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 1987) and Duke School of Law (LLM 2023). I am board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am an adjunct professor at St. Mary's University School of Law."]