Tommy Ernest Swate

Tommy Ernest Swate

4.9
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 45 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Licensing, Medicaid & Medicare

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

About Tommy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 50%

33 years | 104 cases

50%
Licensing 30%

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

36 years | 62 cases

30%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

27 years | 47 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 45 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tommy Ernest Swate

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

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Tommy Ernest Swate's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2026 | Social Security Disability

Need help

I make this short .I draw SSI my health is I was.put on oxygen also have end stage liver stage four I have arthritis the crippling kind it is in 85 percent of my body. I remodeled homes and did not file taxes can I get disability along with my SSI 800 a month I just can't make it I can't work ...

Posted by Alexander | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

competent caring lawyer

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 wha...t 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.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Health Care

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Look no further!

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!

Posted by Betty | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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

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 th...at 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.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Tommy Swate MD JD is more than just your lawyer

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 wer...e 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.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2001

Journal of the Week, Journal Article of the week, Internet Professional Accounting Practice Oct. 22, 2001

1971

Hume Urolog Award, Tulane School of Medicine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Swate Law

1996 - 2009

tax attorney, T. E. Swae

1980 - 1982

Chief of Staff, Pasadena General Hospital

Associations

1980 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Sample of Legal Cases

Spaugh v. Chapman

Texas Medical Board settled the case for a substantial sum of money

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Education

1980

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Juridical Science

1971

Tulane Medical School

M.D.

1970

tulane school of [public health and tropical medicine

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Speaking Engagements

2016

4th Annual Advanced Diagnostic Healthcare Seminar

Protecting your Client's PI claim in Bankruptcy

2002

Texas Bar Texas Cotnrovery College

IRS Audit Defense

Publications

2001

Journal of Tax Practice and Proceedure The use of administrative Appeal in Temporarily Suspending Collection Action

2001

Internet Professional Accounting Practice The use of administrative Appeal in Temporarily Suspending Collection Action

1980

Clin Immunpath 1980, Feb T. Cell subpolulation shifts in human cord blood

1972

J. Immunology Sturcture and Biological Function of Igd

Languages

English

Activity

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