$ 100-250 per hour
Tommy Ernest Swate
About Tommy
Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
50%
33 years | 104 cases
Licensing
30%
36 years | 62 cases
Medicaid and Medicare
20%
27 years | 47 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 45 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1980
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Location
Law Offices of Tommy Ernest Swate
525 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste 570, Houston, TX, 77060
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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 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 ...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Intelligent
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.
Tommy Swate
Replied last March 16, 2017I 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.
Posted by Ivory Mayhorn | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Attorney
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...
Tommy Swate
Replied last March 10, 2017This 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!
Posted by Rita | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Caring attorney
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...
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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
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
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
Sm.Hg
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
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