$ 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
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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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...
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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
Activity
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16 Mar 2017
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17 Feb 2017
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Can your attorney threaten you if balance isn't paid
12 Feb 2017