Engaged in the community – He has dedicated countless hours to the community through his work with the Dallas County School Board, Dallas Homeowners League and performing over 1,000 wedding ceremonies at no cost.

Compassionate – He developed a foreclosure program to help people keep their homes

Committed to efficiency and fairness –  The 68th District court has increased the number of hearings scheduled on the hearing docket, which has cut the waiting times for parties by half.

Respected by his peers – He has been elected three times by the over 11,000 members of the Dallas Bar to the Dallas Bar Board of Directors.

Demonstrated record of leadership – He was selected as the sole judicial liaison to the Vision 2020 Committee charged with developing a long-term plan for the Dallas Bar.