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Tommy Ernest Swate

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Avvo Rating6.9
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 40 years
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About Tommy

 

 
Who is Dr. Swate?

 

Dr. Swate is an attorney who provides legal services to health care professionals. Dr Swate started his career defending his fellow friends and colleagues against malpractice claims. He was also asked by his friends to defend them before the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Swate understands that healthcare professionals face investigation from many different sources including federal and state regulatory agencies, hospitals, clinics and colleagues. When facing a medical legal issue you need someone who not only understands the law but understands the culture of medicine.

 

Health care law is a mixture of law, medicine, and the medical culture. Understanding the medical aspect of your case may be as important as understanding the legal aspects. Dr. Swate advocates for all healthcare providers. His knowledge base allows him to understand both the medical and legal aspects of your situation. He will provide guidance each step of the way in order to protect your career.

Practice areas

Medicaid and medicareLicensingAdministrative law
  1. Administrative law: 50%

    27 years, 104 cases

  2. Licensing: 30%

    Specializing in Medical and Law license defense against State and Federal Boards

    30 years, 62 cases

  3. Medicaid and medicare: 20%

    21 years, 47 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

525 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.
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525 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.
Ste 570
Houston, TX, 77060

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198009/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers18
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Journal of the WeekJournal Article of the week, Internet Professional Accounting Practice Oct. 22, 20012001
Hume Urolog AwardTulane School of Medicine1971
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneySwate Law2009 - Present
tax attorneyT. E. Swae1996 - 2009
Chief of StaffPasadena General Hospital1980 - 1982
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of TexasN/A1980 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Journal of Tax Practice and ProceedureThe use of administrative Appeal in Temporarily Suspending Collection Action2001
Internet Professional Accounting PracticeThe use of administrative Appeal in Temporarily Suspending Collection Action2001
Clin Immunpath 1980, FebT. Cell subpolulation shifts in human cord blood1980
J. ImmunologySturcture and Biological Function of Igd1972
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
South Texas College of LawDoctor of Juridical Science1980
Tulane Medical SchoolM.D.1971
tulane school of [public health and tropical medicineSm.Hg1970
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
4th Annual Advanced Diagnostic Healthcare SeminarProtecting your Client's PI claim in Bankruptcy2016
Texas Bar Texas Cotnrovery CollegeIRS Audit Defense2002
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Spaugh v. ChapmanTexas Medical Board settled the case for a substantial sum of money

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competent caring lawyer

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I hired Mr. Swate to defendant me in a complicated contract dispute. I was sued in district court for violating terms of a contract. Mr. Swate developed not only a good legal strategy but understood the under lying motivation behind the lawsuit. He not only explained the law but explained why and what he was doing. My phone calls were always answered. His fees were reasonable. He not only cared about my legal matters but also listen to my concerns.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Look no further!

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Dr. Swate showed he genuinely cares and wants to help. Having practiced medicine, he has knowledge about the medical system that few other lawyers possess. He used this unique trait to help me with a medical licensing question I had. I called his office and he called back right away and set up an appointment the next morning. Dr. Swate was extremely thorough, answered all my questions and gave me all the time I needed for reassurance. He is very personable, compassionate, and professional. I will definitely be recommending him to all of the physicians I know, as well as anyone else in need of his services. Stop thinking and hire him!
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Consulted attorney

Excellent and extremely intelligent Attorney who actually cares about his clients.

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If you are looking for an Attorney who is extremely knowledgeable, caring and will stand up for you, Mr. Swate is your guy. He handled my case professionally and kept me well informed of each step of the process. I was nervous and ignorant to the process and not only did he explain things in a way that I could understand, he kept me very well informed throughout the process. He is very intelligent and seems to know what is going to happen before it happens. He never left me hanging, he always responded and answered any questions that I had in a timely manner. I was very happy with the representation that Mr. Swate provided and highly recommend him.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Tommy Swate MD JD is more than just your lawyer

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I was recently under investigation by USMLE for irregular behavior. My world was shattered. Dr. Swate and his team not only meet with me promptly and also cared for my personal matter. He called me often just to check up on me at no charge at all. And most often we just talk about life, his words were very comforting during a very difficult time of my life. Another thing about Dr Swate is that he understand how hard it is to be a medical professional, and yes sometimes we screw up, even unintentionally, but he will be there for you at any time and also for the right fee. HE DID NOT CHARGE ME OUT OUTRAGEOUS FEE and even reduce the fee on his own term. Because of his hard work, my trouble with USMLE was reduced to the most minimal. Dr. Swate. You are a very genuine and kind lawyer. I am very glad you were representing me.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Intelligent

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He was very smart and level headed about the way he handled my case. He knew what the outcome would be before it happened and did everything by the book and in my best interest. Very charasmatic and not afraid to stand up for what's right and for his clients.
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Hired attorney
Tommy Swate's response: I am always humble when a client makes me look good. One of the great God given gifts to a lawyer is a wonderful intelligent client.

Excellent Attorney

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Attorney Tommy Swate helped me with a serious and difficult bankruptcy case. He was able to work with the US Bankruptcy Trustee and their attorney to save my assets from creditors when there seemed to have been no options. He did a great job and at a reasonable fee. I appreciate Attorney Tommie Swate and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a good reliable attorney..
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Hired attorney
Tommy Swate's response: This was a very difficult case indeed. I am glad that we were able to get a positive outcome. I honestly didn't think we would. Thank you for being a great client and the review!

Excellent lawyer who really cares

Posted by

Tommy Swate resolved three lawsuit cases against me. He did an awesome job and the cases where dropped. He kept me informed at every point of the process and what I could expect. That alone was a huge weight lifted off me because I had never been sued and was extremely nervous. I was confident that he was very knowledgeable in the law and how to win. I never had to appear in court, for which I am so grateful. He really cares about his clients and puts your fears to rest. I am forever grateful.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Caring attorney

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Mr. Swate represented me in a complicated contract case with many legal issues. Not only was he a great trial attorney, he really cared about me as a person. From the onset of the case to the final settlement, he always answered all my questions. He kept me informed about every aspect of the case. He always returned my calls and answered all my question
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Fully prepared and competent-Complaints come from few that wanted Miracles and not Adequate Representation

Posted by

Can't say anything more than he is Smart, business savy, understands various and multiple ways to be of service within the confines of the law...He can't perform Miracles...you must own your own mistakes but He will use all of his background and expertise to get you back on your feet!! He is fair, wise, disciplined and kind!

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