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Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado.. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time, including coaching youth sports and serving as a Board of Trustees Member for Lifepath Systems.. Outside the courtroom, Melvin enjoys spending quality time with his family: his wife Alyson, their two children, Taryn and Caleb, and their beloved dog, Sunny. Whether attending his kids’ sporting events, exploring the great outdoors, or enjoying a good country concert, Melvin’s vibrant personality shines through.. Inspired by a mentor during his high school years, Melvin entered the legal profession to guide and support others through challenging times. His dedication extends beyond his work, with a passion for causes such as cancer research and supporting children with Type 1 diabetes, both of which hold a special place in his heart.. Known for his honesty, extroverted nature, and unwavering positivity, Melvin is more than an attorney—he’s a trusted advocate and friend. He also dreams of one day traveling the world with his family, embracing new cultures and experiences.. When you meet Melvin, you’ll find not only a seasoned legal professional but also a compassionate individual devoted to making a difference in the lives of those around him.

I am relentless in fighting for justice for my clients that have been injured or killed by the wrongful conduct of others. I have faced off against some of the largest corporations in the country and won. I bring a unique approach to litigation that helps me see solutions where other lawyers see problems. I often take on and turn around legal cases that have often been turned down by other lawyers. Over my career, I’ve found that applying a creative, outside-the-box approach to these complex legal issues makes all the difference for my clients.. My practice is focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation across the country that arises from negligence, gross negligence, defective products, corporate greed, premises liability, malpractice, and toxic torts.. I began my legal career defending companies that were sued for causing injuries. After two years, I saw first-hand the greed and dishonesty of big corporations and insurance companies, and I switched sides to only represent people that were injured and needed a voice.. There was one case in particular that I worked on involving a young boy who died after falling off a slide on a Dairy Queen playground. After handling that case, I knew I couldn’t work for big corporations and insurance companies anymore. I was put on this earth to help people, not harm them. So, far the last 20 years, I have spent my time relentlessly fighting for those without a voice. I handle all types of catastrophic injury and death cases.. I am honored to have been chosen by my peers to receive many awards and accolades, including:• One of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in 2009-2024• One of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by the The National Trial Lawyers Association (2010-2024)• Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters (2009-2024)• One of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas (2018, 2022)• Nations Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2019)• Litigator Award which is awarded for superior litigation achievement to only 1% of all lawyers• AV® Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubble. Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and D.C., Gresham handles complex litigation across the nation representing clients who have been the victims of negligence, corporate greed, products liability, medical malpractice, fraud, and other torts.  The cases below provide just an example of how I seek to achieve justice for our clients and facilitate positive changes for our community.

Frank has advised clients from virtually all segments of the health care industry, such as health systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, physician groups, DME providers, long-term care providers, ancillary providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and allied health professionals. Those cases generally involve Medicare, Medicaid, and other federally funded health care programs. He also has defended putative class actions and civil cases involving parallel criminal proceedings. He has been counsel of record in more than 30 criminal cases in federal district court.. Texas; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; and U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas. Boston University (J.D. 1987); Duke University (B.A. cum laude 1984). Civil Litigation. Defense of federal False Claims Act case against hospital, physicians, and related entities and individuals alleging false billings to Federal health care programs. Achieved dismissal of the claims brought by relators, who were physicians and others formerly affiliated with the defendants, on the first motion to dismiss. Thereafter, the parties reached a mutually agreeable settlement.. Defense of federal False Claims Act case against a physician and a hospital alleging billings for unnecessary surgeries.  Achieved dismissal of the claims brought by relator, who was a physician formerly affiliated with the defendants.. Defense of federal False Claims Act case against a health system and its hospitals alleging inappropriate billings to Federal health care programs for pharmacy items. Resolved claims brought by relator, a former nurse employed by one of the defendant hospitals, prior to trial with no liability to our client.. Defense of federal False Claims Act case against a hospital alleging improper billings to Federal health care programs for physician and physician extender services. Resolved claims prior to trial on terms that were highly favorable to our client.. Defense of federal False Claims Act case against a health system and other related defendants in which a former Chief Financial Officer alleged inappropriate billings to Federal health care programs for professional services.. Defense of putative state class action against a health system and its hospitals alleging inappropriate billings to private pay patients for pharmacy items.. Resolved claims brought by putative plaintiffs, who were former patients of one of the defendant hospitals, prior to trial with no liability to our client.. Defense of federal False Claims act case involving the alleged improper receipt of federal Medicaid matching funds.. Defense of health care provider in litigation involving billings for services that were allegedly medically unnecessary.. Defense of provider of Medicaid services to children and families regarding allegations that services were not necessary and appropriate.. Defense of physician group in parallel civil and criminal cases involving allegations of improper coding and billing for services that were not rendered.. Defense of pharmacy provider relating to allegations of non-compliance with DEA record keeping regulations and controlled substance diversion issues.. Defense of physician who was alleged to have diverted controlled substances and violated DEA record keeping regulations.. Internal Investigations. Multiple internal investigations related to hospital documentation, coding, and billing issues.. Numerous internal investigations related to physician documentation, coding, and billing issues.. Investigations relating to potential non-compliance with physician supervision standards.. Various investigations related to potential non-compliance with regard to documentation, coding and billing for long-term care services.. Several investigations relating to potential non-compliance with the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute.. Voluntary Disclosures. Internal investigation and subsequent disclosure regarding potential upcoding.. Internal investigation and subsequent disclosure regarding potential upcoding.. Internal investigation and subsequent disclosure regarding potentially inappropriate billing for services that were not rendered.. Several internal investigations and subsequent disclosures regarding claims for services that were not properly coded.. Compliance Advice and Counsel. Advice and counsel to virtually all types of health care providers about potential non-compliance with Federal and State health care laws and regulations, including, but not limited to:. Advice and counsel to virtually all types of health care providers about potential non-compliance with Federal and State health care laws and regulations, including, but not limited to:. Criminal Matters. Representation of hospital system executives before the Federal Grand Jury.. Representation of hospital system executives before the Federal Grand Jury.. Defense of durable medical equipment provider regarding Federal search warrant.. Defense in Federal District Court of a physician charged with billing Federal health care programs for services that were not necessary and services that were not provided.. Defense in Federal District Court of individual charged with insurance fraud and related offenses.. Defense of former chairman of a savings and loan institution in Federal District Courts charged with bank fraud and related offenses.. Representation of former chairman of a savings and loan institution in successful effort to obtain a Federal District Court order reducing his sentence.. Defense of attorney charged in Federal District Court with mail fraud, wire fraud, and related offenses.. Defense of individual charged in Federal District Court with tax evasion and related offenses.. Defense of individual charged in Federal District Court with obstruction of justice.. Defense of various defendants in several cases in which they were charged with bank fraud in Federal District Court.. Representation of Criminal Justice Act clients in over a dozen Federal criminal proceedings.

D. Greg Stroud is the founding member of TrustBridge Legal. He is also a serial entrepreneur, patent holder, and author. He started his legal career handling plaintiff-side litigation that involved mass environmental exposures and other toxic torts, Title VII discrimination, breaches of contract, and other business matters, but for the past twenty years, Greg has focused on estate planning, asset protection, and small business advisory. He enjoys working with individuals and families to devise client-specific estate planning strategies, as well as advising small businesses to help them reach their full financial potential. He finds great satisfaction in offering cost-effective legal services that provide his clients with peace of mind and the tools for success.

Brady has spent his legal career representing injured individuals in high-stakes litigation throughout the country. The cornerstone of his practice is a client-first approach that ensures every decision he makes is tailored to provide aggressive and dedicated representation. His consistent winning results prove the value of his uniquely attentive approach. Brady believes that the only way to successfully represent his clients is to get personally involved.. “I get to know my clients, their families, their kids.  In my practice, it is critical to truly understand the full extent of the impact of any injury.  When negotiating settlements or talking to juries at the courthouse, first and foremost, I am thinking about my clients and their families.”. Brady began his practice with a prominent boutique medical malpractice and products liability litigation firm in Texas. During these early years, he developed the skills and refined the strategies necessary to effectively represent clients injured by the wrongdoing of others in cases involving medical malpractice, defective products, toxic torts, and serious accidents. Brady quickly distinguished himself as a dedicated and passionate advocate, with a unique ability to both build strong relationships with his clients and obtain significant results.. Before joining Van Wey Law, Brady practiced in California with one of the nation’s most successful mass tort plaintiff’s law firms. His practice remains dedicated to helping clients in cases involving medical malpractice and other catastrophic injuries while also representing individuals throughout the country in multi-million dollar pharmaceutical and medical device litigations.. Brady is licensed to practice in Texas and California as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, State Bar of California, State Bar of Texas, Consumer Attorneys of California and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Ben Trujillo received his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2017 and was licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas in 2018. He has a special interest in birth injury, spinal cord injury, and surgical error cases. Mr. Trujillo’s many years, more than a decade, in the legal profession gives him the benefit of a unique and extensive set of skills and expertise.

A no-nonsense technician; a grinder’s mentality. Mr. McCorquodale handles trials and appeals. Sandy has been bringing his unique combination of experience, skill, humor, and attitude to clients here in Texas for more than 35 years with a core belief that a straightforward, honest analysis and execution will always trump over tough talk and empty promises.. He represents clients throughout Texas in lawsuits involving personal injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, financial disputes, insurance coverage, lawyers’ professional liability, accounting malpractice, contract claims, employment claims, hurricane claims, workers’ compensation claims, explosion claims, fraud and misrepresentation, fiduciary liability under ERISA, securities fraud, directors’ and officers’ liability, claims under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, franchisor- franchisee litigation and other matters. He represents clients in individual lawsuits, mass action lawsuits and class action lawsuits. He handles lawsuits in state and federal courts across the State of Texas and before the Division of Workers’ Compensation.