ATTORNEY PROFILES

Michael R. Alexander Michael R. Alexander is a shareholder at Brown & Fortunato, and his practice focuses on health law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association and the … » More

Cara C. Bachenheimer Cara C. Bachenheimer is the Head of the Government Affairs Practice of Brown & Fortunato, where she is a shareholder. The Government Affairs practice is based in D.C. and represents healthcare manufacturers, HME suppliers, pharmacies, infusion companies, home health agencies, … Bar Memberships Member, District of Columbia Bar Association J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1986) B.A. Trinity College, CT (1983) Contact Cara C. Bachenheimer Cara C. Bachenheimer is the Head of the Government Affairs Practice of Brown & Fortunato, where she … » More

Jeffrey S. Baird Jeffrey S. Baird is the Chairman of the Health Care Group of Brown & Fortunato, where he is a shareholder. The Health Care Group represents an extensive client base of home medical equipment companies, pharmacies, manufacturers, infusion companies, labs, home … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas Board Certified, Health Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization J.D. University of Tulsa (1978) B.B.A. University of Iowa (1975) Born: Evansville, Indiana Contact Jeffrey S. Baird Jeffrey S. Baird is … » More

Jared W. Barton Jared W. Barton is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and admitted to practice before the Northern District of Texas and the District of Colorado. Jared primarily handles business … » More

John Ben Blanchard John Ben Blanchard is currently of counsel to the firm and is based in the San Antonio area. He is a litigator with more than 39 years of experience in both state and federal court. Through his commitment to preparation … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas J.D. Texas Tech School of Law (1982) B.A. Texas Tech University (1979) Born: Lubbock, TX Contact John Ben Blanchard John Ben Blanchard is a litigator with over thirty years of … » More

Bradley S. Byars Bradley S. Byars serves as a Senior Attorney in the Health Care Group of Brown & Fortunato. Before joining the firm, Brad served as Senior Associate General Counsel to an international private equity backed cancer care company and was primarily … » More

Colleen T. Byrom Colleen is a senior attorney and member of Brown & Fortunato’s Health Care Group. She is based out of the firm’s Dallas office and represents hospitals, pharmacies, durable medical equipment suppliers, home health agencies, and hospice providers in a wide … » More

John M. Byrom John M. Byrom practices in Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group and is based out of the firm’s Dallas office. Prior to joining the Group, John practiced for more than seven years in private practice with a focus on oil and … » More

Gregg R. Cannady After 18 years of private law practice at a leading Dallas law firm and 5 years serving as general counsel for one of Texas’ largest home health care providers, Gregg R. Cannady joined Brown & Fortunato, where he is a … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas Law clerk for the Honorable Thomas M. Reavley, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Law Review: Member, Editorial Board – Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review J.D. Loyola … » More

Blinn E. Combs Blinn Combs joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Health Care Group, where he advises a broad array of health care providers on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, state licensure, and various provider network enrollment matters. Blinn is … » More

Allison L. Davis Allison L. Davis is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Labor and Employment law team, where she is a shareholder and director. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She practices … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas J.D. Texas Tech School of Law, summa cum laude (2008) B.A. Austin College, summa cum laude (2005) Born: Wharton, Texas Contact Allison L. Davis Allison L. Davis joined Brown & … » More

Matthew D. Earl Matthew Earl joined Brown & Fortunato as member of the Health Care Group and is based in the Salt Lake City area. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association and Utah State Bar and is licensed in Utah, … » More

John H. Hinders John is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Corporate Group. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, and the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association. John’s practice includes assisting clients with … » More

Brittany K. Hinton Brittany Hinton joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. She is admitted to practice law in Texas and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association J.D. Baylor University School of Law (2016) B.S. Texas A&M University, cum laude (2013) Born: Amarillo, Texas Contact Brittany K. Taylor Brittany Taylor joined Brown … » More

Amanda F. Hobbs Amanda Hobbs is a Senior Attorney at Brown & Fortunato and a member of the Health Care Group. She is based in Dallas and is a member of the Dallas Bar Association. Prior to joining Brown & Fortunato, Amanda served … » More

Bradley W. Howard Bradley W. Howard is a litigator with an emphasis in health and employment law and he is a shareholder and director in the firm. Brad began his work as a trial attorney in Albuquerque. For two years he focused on … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of New Mexico Iowa State Bar Board Certified: Labor and Employment Law – the Texas Board of Legal Specialization J.D. University of Texas School of Law (1991) B.A. … » More

Tom A. Knapp Tom Knapp is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group, where he is a shareholder and director. His practice includes general business matters with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, healthcare transactions, corporate governance, business start-ups, business counseling, corporate … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas J.D. South Texas College of Law (2010) B.A. University of Texas, Austin (2006) Born: Amarillo, Texas Contact Tom A. Knapp Tom Knapp focuses on business transactions and his practice includes … » More

Denise M. Leard Denise M. Leard draws from a diverse legal experience to contribute to the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato. Denise joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Health Care Group where she has a national health … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas Idaho State Bar Oklahoma Bar Association Washington State Bar Association Board Certified in Health Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization Law Review: Member, Managing Editor – American Indian Law … » More

Rossanna J. Madrigal Rossanna J. Madrigal is a senior attorney at Brown & Fortunato and a member of the Health Care Group. She is based in the Houston area and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas J.D. St. Louis University School of Law (2013) M.P.H. St. Louis University School of Public Health (2013) B.S. Baylor University (2007) Born: Houston, Texas Contact Rossanna J. Howard Rossanna J. … » More

Ian S. Marable Ian S. Marable is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Litigation Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ian worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Texas Panhandle, where he served as lead counsel in numerous felony jury trials, successfully … » More

Eric J. Matthews Eric Matthews is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group, with a transactional practice that includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate. He advises owners and executives at every phase of the business cycle, from formation to … » More

Todd A. Moody Todd Moody is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Health Care Group, where he is a shareholder. He is admitted to practice law in Texas and Arizona and is currently based in the Phoenix area. He is a member of … Bar Memberships Maricopa County Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of Arizona J.D. Texas Tech University School of Law, magna cum laude (2011) B.A. Arizona State University, summa cum laude (2007) Born: Provo, Utah Contact Todd A. Moody … » More

Melinda R. Newman Melinda Newman is a Senior Attorney in the firm’s Labor and Employment Group where she represents clients in employment counseling and litigation matters. As a former federal government attorney, Melinda has significant experience representing managers in administrative matters before the … » More

Phuong D. Nguyen Phuong D. Nguyen is a senior attorney at Brown & Fortunato and a member of the Health Care Group. Phuong is based in the Houston area and has extensive experience in health care regulatory matters, compliance and privacy. He is … » More

Jason E. Pepe Jason E. Pepe is a shareholder and member of Brown & Fortunato’s Litigation Group. He has significant experience in business, health care, oil & gas, and products liability litigation. Jason was previously a litigation partner in an AmLaw 100 law … » More

Nolan R. Richardson Nolan R. Richardson joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, and the American Bar … » More

Joe R. Shamp Joe Shamp joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Corporate Group and is based out of the firm’s Dallas office. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Joe advises clients in complex contract review, … » More

Kianna L. Sitarski Kianna Sitarski joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the Health Care Group. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is based out of the firm’s Dallas office. Kianna’s practice includes assisting pharmacies, hospitals, physicians, … » More

Lisa K. Smith Lisa Smith has been advising clients on health care legal matters for over 30 years. She joined Brown & Fortunato more than 25 years ago, and she is currently of counsel. She has a strong background in regulatory compliance and … Bar Memberships: State Bar of Texas Board Certified in Health Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization J.D. University of Texas School of Law (1989) B.S. Stephen F. Austin State University, magna cum laude (1981) Born: Santa Monica, California Contact … » More

Jacque K. Steelman Jacque K. Steelman is a member of the firm’s Health Care Group and is based out of the firm’s Dallas office. She is also a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association. Jacque’s practice includes … » More

Jonathan E. Sterling Jon is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group, where he is a shareholder. Jon is based out of the firm’s Dallas office. His general corporate transactional services include many types of business transactions in the energy, entertainment, financial … » More

Jason M. Temple Based in Tulsa, OK, Jason is a shareholder and member of Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group. He advises both public and private clients on a broad spectrum of business matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, financing, reorganization and restructuring, mergers … » More

Jordan T. Vogel Jordan Vogel is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Health Care Group. Prior to joining the firm, Jordan practiced in Colorado where he focused on real estate, land use, business litigation and contracts. Jordan currently represents DME providers, hospitals, home … » More

Alfonso Zambrano Alfonso Zambrano is a shareholder and director at Brown & Fortunato with a broad corporate practice emphasizing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, business start-ups, real estate transactions and corporate governance. Alfonso has served as the principal legal advisor on … Bar Memberships Amarillo Area Bar Association State Bar of Texas J.D. Texas Tech School of Law (2010) M.B.A Texas Tech University, cum laude (2007) B.B.A. Angelo State University, cum laude (2005) Born: Hereford, Texas Contact I. Alfonso Zambrano Alfonso Zambrano … » More

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