Board Certified, Family Law, 1981, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Tom Garner Award - Recognition of Distinguished Service to the Texas Board Of Legal Specialization (2008)

David A. Gibson Award For Demonstrating Professionalism and Excellence in the Practice of Family Law, Presented by The Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists (2004)

State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Section, Council (2010-13, Secretary, 2012-13)

Houston Bar Association Collaborative Law Section (Chair, 2005-06)

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, (1989- 94)

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (President, 2003-04)

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1987-2011, President, Texas Chapter, 1996-97)

The Best Lawyers in America (2001-15)

Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers (Martindale-Hubbell)

Texas Super Lawyer (2003-15)

Ten Leaders - Matrimonial & Divorce Law - Houston, Texas, Inducted 2007