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.
WHITE COLLAR
Our team at Weaver Johnston & Nelson, PLLC has handled white collar matters including indictments and allegations of fraud, violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act violations, money laundering, tampering with governmental records, drug offenses, and various other matters.
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
Kevin P. Mitchell
Kevin Mitchell is a senior associate at Weaver Johnston & Nelson, PLLC. He has experience advising healthcare providers on operational, transactional, licensing, regulatory and compliance issues. He has particular experience in advising hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, free standing emergency departments, pharmacies, physicians, and other healthcare providers on various healthcare related matters. Kevin’s transactional experience includes drafting and negotiating a variety of healthcare contracts and documents, including professional and physician services agreements, physician employment agreements, asset purchase agreements, management agreements, and company operating agreements, among others.
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 - 2022 |
| Ashley E. Johnston | 2016, 2017 |
| Rachael Nelson Gearing | 2020 |
| Richard Cheng | 2015, 2017 - 2022 |
