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
Christopher B. Reed
Chris Reed started his career at an international law firm over 15 years ago and has become a seasoned litigator who prides himself on serving his client’s interests by aggressively advocating for their needs. Chris focuses on reimbursement matters, bad faith litigation/coverage disputes, healthcare malpractice, healthcare compliance litigation and investigations, managed care cases, healthcare-related collection cases brought both under ERISA and state law, general commercial litigation and business disputes, construction defect litigation, premises liability litigation, toxic exposure cases, and catastrophic injury litigation.
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 |
