Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President 1979-1981)
Board Certified, Family Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Chairman, Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas
Diplomat, American College of Family Trial Lawyers
Chair, Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas
Founder, ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
Inducted, Hall of Legends, State Bar of Texas
Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law - Houston, Texas, inducted 2007