Health Law
Health Care Litigation
Physician Matters
Health Care Regulatory Issues
Products Liability
Having practiced as a dentist prior to going to law school gives Vernon a unique perspective and scientific knowledge in his legal practice. Vernon has a Master's in Health Law that allows him to advise health care providers on regulatory, operational and other contractual health care issues. Vernon also handles medical malpractice defense cases for physicians, dentists and hospitals, as well as representing healthcare professionals in Board and Peer Review matters. Vernon is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law in Texas and is also licensed in Kentucky. His accomplishments also include a LL.M. in Health Law which distinguishes him among his peers and makes his advice on healthcare operational issues invaluable. Vernon has frequently spoken at various medical and dental seminars.
Specific Experience
Advises hospitals, physicians and other health care providers in a variety of issues; including operational, managed care, contractual, compliance, regulatory and governance matters.
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Litigates commercial, professional and general liability matters in state and federal courts.
Represents health care providers before licensing agencies and various regulatory bodies.
Education
Baylor University School of Law, J.D.
University of Houston College of Law, LL.M.
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio College of Dentistry, D.D.S.
Wayland Baptist University, B.S.
Activities, Affiliations
& Honors
Texas Super Lawyer, 2007-2009
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Dallas Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Defense Research Institute
Admitted to Practice
Texas
Kentucky
United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
