Licensed for 53 years

State TX

Acquired 1970

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Michael R. Sharp

Administrative law Attorney at Austin, TX

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I have been involved representing health professionals for 47 years and in over 2000 cases. I am Board certified in Administrative Law. For diversion, I ride cutting horses and raise cattle and enjoy my grandchildren. We sponsor two grade school age children in Uganda through the African Children's Choir and I have traveled to Mexico, Appalachia, Honduras, and Uganda in mission work. I have been blessed in many ways, but one has been to represent practitioners of th healing arts and assist them with their struggles.

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Sharp & Cobos, LLP

4705 Spicewood Springs Road.

Suite 100

Austin, TX, 78759

sharpcobos.com/CVMikeSharp.htm

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Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2023

Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Sharp was very professional and has a system he follows which was very effective for my case. I highly recommend him.

Posted by John | November 11, 2020

the one you want

Mr. Sharp represented me for an unusual board case and I received the best possible outcome. I would never use anyone else for this type of law. I cannot over emphasize how much Mr. Sharp helped my case. complete and total endorsement.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2019

Excellent Attorney for ISC hearing

Mike Sharp has represented me in. 3 ISC hearings at the Texas Medical Board over the past 6 years. He is very experienced and knows what to expect and how to prepare to present your case in the hearings. He is very well respected by members of the medical board and also by panel members. I have had excellent results in all my hearings with him. Hiring Mr.Sharp to represent you is an excellent choice!!!

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2019

Review. Mike. Sharpe

I’ve been with mike for 20 years When the medical boards sends notice. It creates a lot of fear Mike can work me thru the claim and provide me best advise for my defense He’s a five star

Posted by A. Ray Lewis, DO, CMD | October 18, 2019

Professional and Gifted Attorney

Professional and excellent attorney that has demonstrated great results for winning cases for me over 10 years. He presents his cases with descriptive facts and brilliant definition. I would highly recommend Atty. Sharp to my fellow colleagues with any medical legal matters. He has shown compassion and understanding for pressures that physicians are under in today's world. He has been indispensable to my practice and family.

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Posted by Bill | October 17, 2019

Highly Recommended

Michael is excellent in helping me with Texas medical law. His intimate knowledge of the law and the major players in Austin make him a "must have" in medical board and other medico-legal issues. He is gracious, honest and pleasant to work with.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017

Best Attorney

Mr. Sharp was highly successful in representing me in two cases. He is very professional, reliable, and competent. I had a very good experience working with him. I would recommend him highly to anyone. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions comprehensively.

Posted by James | May 31, 2015

TMB Representation

I have been in front of the TMB one time. Thankfully, I was recommended to call Mr. Sharp and am I glad I did. On very short notice (5 days before the hearing), Mr. Sharp took my case and quickly prepared me for what was to come. All in all, the TMB dismissed the complaint against me and I owe Mr. Sharp an extreme amount of gratitude. He is extremely knowledgable, intelligent and calm. I will not hesitate to call on him again if the need ever arises.

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Posted by William | June 2, 2014

Best State Board Attorney in my opinion

I am a high volume lasik surgeon in Dallas. I have constantly been attacked by competitors getting patients to submit complaints to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. One competitor group not only encouraged a patient to file a complaint against me, but a surgeon in the same group was the consultant for the board on the case. Mike astutely figured out who the consultant was and that he was located in the same city. He caught the board violating their own rule and wrote a scathing letter pointing this out. Long story short, he turned what could have been a serious reprimand into a finding of no violation. I have had other board attorneys in the past but none as intelligent and as good as Mike. He is worth every penny that I paid him for his services and I would never consider having anyone else ever represent me on a state board case. I heartily recommend him to anyone who has any state board issue.

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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2013

Represented me in an appearance with the Texas Medical Board

No matter how right you may feel that you are and that you have done nothing wrong, to be called before the medical board for a complaint still makes me and I think most people feel nervous. My carrier chose Mr. Sharp to represent me. I did not know him. I wanted to go straight to the Board and get this problem resolved. Of course that is not how the system works. Mr. Sharp was able to calm my nervousness down by being able to answer my questions, explain how I should approach my defense, make recommendations as to how to make my case stronger in the eyes of the board. He was very knowledgeable about the process, the people that I would be presenting to and the best way to approach them. He was also able to discuss multiple ways of approaching my defense and then together we decided what would be my best defense. I'm pleased to say that the Board ruled in my favor. As noted in my rankings I would recommend him highly.

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Posted by stephen | August 6, 2013

tmb/tdi representation

Overwhelming odds defeated thanks to Mike's expertise and knowledge...I wouldn't go before either of these boards without HIS representation and counsel...he saved my privelege to continue working at my chosen craft

Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2013

You will not regret your decision to trust in Michael Sharp

Incredibly knowledgable and trustworthy. Amazing staff and work ethic. I recommend Mr. Sharp 100%.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2013

Strategic, brilliant, experienced lead counsel

I was personal counsel for a client who needed Mike's specialized expertise and therefore was part of the client process. Mike and his superb associate Courtney Newton had great knowledge and experience, prepared the client for all contingencies, educated him on his role and responsibilities, and stayed organized and flexible with the many changes that are inevitable in administrative processes and dealing with health care related legal matters. Mike's good judgment and the respect afforded him by other counsel and decision makers and their staff also contributed to the great result he achieved. Mike and Courtney's office team were always friendly, responsive, efficient and caring. They all took an extremely stressful, complex, lengthy matter for the client to a successful and satisfying conclusion.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Sharp & Cobos
2009 - Present

Managing Partner
Sharp Tackett and Davidson
1984 - 1988

Managing Partner
Sharp and Morse
1982 - 1984

Attorney
Davis Davis and Sharp
1976 - 1980

General Counsel
Texas Health Facilities Commission
1975 - 1976

Administrative Asst/Personnel Director
Office of The Governor, Texas
1973 - 1975

Executive Director
Texas State Program on Drug Abuse
1973 - 1974

Asst. Staff Judge Advocate
Us Air Force Jag Corps
1970 - 1973

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Education

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970

Southern Methodist University
B.A., English and Government
1967

Legal Cases

Texas Medical Board vs Romain
Dismissed by Texas Medical Board

Professional Licensure Defense
Successful Conclusions with agencies

Professional Licensure Defense
Successful Conclusions with agencies

Associations

Travis County Bar Association
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State Bar of Texas
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Honors and Awards

Super lawyers- Administrative Law
Super Lawyers-
2023

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2023

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2023

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2022

Superlawyers-Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2021

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2021

Administrative Law
Super Lawyers
2020

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2020

Top Lawyers in Texas 2019
Texas Lawyer
2019

Best Lawyers in Austin and San Antonio- Administrative Law
Best Lawyers
2018

Best Lawyers in America- Health Law
Best Lawyers in America
2018

Best Lawyers in Texas -Health law
Best Lawyers in America
2018

Best Law Firms-Tier 1
U.S. News
2017

Superlawyers- Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2017

Superlawyer- Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2017

Best law Firms-Tier 1
U.S. News
2016

Best Lawyers-Healthcare
Best Lawyers in America
2016

25 Years Selected
Best Lawyers in America
2015

Best Lawyers-Health care
Best Lawyers in America
2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

Best lawyers-Health care
Best Lawyers
2014

Best Law Firms-Tier 1
U.S. News
2014

AV Peer Review Rating 30 years
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2014

Certified in Administrative Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2014

Best Law Firms Tier 1
U.S. News
2013

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2013

Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2013

Certified Administrative Law
Texas Board of Legal Certification
2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2012

Administrative Law
Superlawyers
2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2012

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2011

Administrative law
SuperLawyers
2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2010

Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2009

Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2009

Best Lawyer, Health Care
Best Lawyers in America
2008

Administrative Law
SuperLawyers
2008

The Best Lawyers in America
2007

Superlawyers
Austin Magazine
2002

Commendation Medal
United States Air Force
1973

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Speaking Engagements

Texas Medical Association Annual Conference, Ethics Presentation, May 2018
"Illegal, Immoral, orJust Plain Unwise"
2018

Advanced Medical Torts Course 2015
Qualification Requirements for Physician Experts in Administrative Hearings
2015

Texas Medical Assn Leadership Conference
Conflicts of Interest and Undue Influence in the Medical Staff Context
2014

Advanced Administrative Law Conference
Emergency Licensure Hearings-An Overview
2014

St David's Medical Center Staff Annual Meeting
What Happens When Someone Complains to the Texas Medical Board
2009

Annual Advanced Medical Liability Conference
Texas Medical Board- Selected Issues Relevant to Medical Malpractice
2009

Annual Convention
How to Avoid an Invitation to the Texas Medical Board
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)

Given (5)

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Louis Leichter

Administrative law Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike's a great lawyer and a much greater man. He is experienced and wise, non-judgmental and these are just some of the attributes that truly distinguish him from his colleagues and competitors"

Robert von Dohlen

Administrative law Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sabrina Streusand

Administrative law Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a pleasure to work with, he is calm, caring, effcient and very, very smart."

Christopher Sharp

Health care Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is one of the best advocates for technical defense of healthcare cases I have ever had the opportunity to observe. His cross-examination techniques are legendary."

Christopher Sharp

Administrative law