Thomas L. Hartsell, Jr

THOMAS L. HARTSELL, JR. Attorney & Mediator 850 Central Parkway East, Suite 230 Plano, Texas 75074 214/ 363-0555 FAX 214/ 369-3590 E-mail [email protected] Web page: http://www.thomashartsell.com

INTRODUCTION THOMAS L. HARTSELL, JR. is a lawyer and mediator in private practice and is the coauthor of "THE PORTABLE LAWYER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AN A-Z GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS, YOUR PRACTICE AND YOURSELF (3rd Edition)", "THE PORTABLE ETHICIST, AN A-Z GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE PRACTICE (2nd Edition) ” and “THE PORTABLE GUIDE TO TESTIFYING IN COURT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AN A-Z GUIDE TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS” published by John Wiley & Sons. He is a frequent lecturer to mental health professionals and organizations. During his career he has authored or coauthored over 75 articles and book chapters and over the past ten years has delivered over 100 professional lectures. He has served on the adjunct faculty of Texas Woman's University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. He currently serves on the full time faculty at Southern Methodist University teaching courses in the both the Dispute Resolution and Counseling Programs and serves as Associate Director of Clinical Services Dispute Resolution.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

University of Michigan, BSA Business Administration Michigan State University College Of Law, Juris Doctor Board Certified, Family Law, Texas State Board of Legal Specialization (SBT #091703000)

1985 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award - Dallas Bar Association and North Central Texas Legal Services Foundation 1996 Outstanding Service To The Counseling Profession - Dallas Metro Counseling Association 2001 Outstanding Layperson Of The Year - Dallas Metro Counseling Association 2002 Research/Professional Writing Award - Dallas Metro Counseling Association

SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE: Effective Courtroom Testimony, Risk Management, Malpractice and Ethics for the Mental Health Professional, Marriage, Divorce and the Texas Family Code, Representation Before the Licensing Board, Reporting Statutes Applicable To the Mental Health Professional and Ethical & Legal Issues For School Counselors, Mediation and Divorce, Mediation Training.

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