ABOUT US
Weaver Johnston Nelson
We are a Texas law firm which focuses on healthcare law, as well as corporate and general business law, with an emphasis on representing hospitals, surgery centers, free standing emergency departments, physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers.
OUR PRACTICE
HEALTHCARE
We regularly assist our clients in transactional matters, as well as litigation. We believe that, because the healthcare industry is so quick to evolve, it is essential to provide personalized, exceptional service to medical providers.
CORPORATE
We understand the nuances and challenges our corporate clients face in each stage of their business. From formation, ownership, operation, and management, we counsel our clients to success every step of the way.
CANNABIS
The cannabis industry, encompassing both the marijuana and hemp sectors, is one of the fastest-growing industries of the United States economy. Our team is experienced in helping cannabis businesses face the complex laws, policies and regulations of this booming industry.
Attorney Spotlight
Joshua M. Weaver
Josh Weaver is board certified in health law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has extensive experience in providing counsel to healthcare providers on complex operational, transactional and compliance issues. He has particular experience in advising hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, free standing emergency departments, pharmacies, independent diagnostic testing facilities, physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers on various matters.
Board Certifications
Health Law
| Ashley E. Johnston | |
| Joshua M. Weaver | |
| Joseph Nelson | |
| Vicki Wanjura |
Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters
Rising Stars
| Joshua Weaver | 2010 - 2012, 2014 - 2019 |
| Ashley E. Johnston | 2010 - 2012, 2014 - 2019 |
| Joseph Nelson | 2014 - 2016 |
| Rachael Nelson Gearing | 2020 - 2021 |
| Richard Cheng | 2015 - 2017 |
| Kevin P. Mitchell | 2020 - 2021 |
| Vicki Wanjura | 2008 |
| Charles M. Gearing | 2015 - 2021 |
Up and Coming 100
| Ashley E. Johnston | 2017 |
Up-and-Coming 50 Women
| Ashley E. Johnston | 2017 |
D Magazine
Best Lawyers in Dallas
| Joshua Weaver | 2016, 2018, 2020 - 2021 |
| Ashley E. Johnston | 2016, 2017 |
| Rachael Nelson Gearing | 2020 |
| Richard Cheng | 2015, 2017 - 2021 |
