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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


Rachael Nelson Gearing
Rachael Nelson Gearing is an associate at Weaver Johnston & Nelson, PLLC. She has experience advising healthcare providers on various matters including operational, transactional and compliance issues. Rachael’s experience includes assisting medical practices, hospitals, surgery centers, freestanding ERs, and other providers with compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and the Texas Illegal Remuneration Act.

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 |
