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December 6, 2024 / Last updated : December 6, 2024 admin Uncategorized

Michael Robert Sharp Obituary

Michael Robert Sharp, 78, recently passed away unexpectedly in Washington State while on vacation. He was born in Dallas, Texas in 1945, to parents, Buddy and Ditty Sharp. He valued the Italian heritage of his mother and the integrity of his father’s family. He was a respected member of the Austin community for 50 years, […]

September 9, 2022 / Last updated : September 9, 2022 admin Uncategorized

Tony Cobos Recent Panelist Speaker on “Tips and Strategies for Working with Expert Witnesses”

On September 2, 2022, Tony Cobos was a featured panelist speaker at the 17th Annual Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar sponsored by the University of Texas School of Law. Mr. Cobos’ presentation focused on the agency use of experts as well as strategic and practical considerations on the selection, preparation and presentation of defense experts. […]

May 31, 2022 / Last updated : May 31, 2022 admin Uncategorized

Chris Sharp, Speaker at American Health Lawyers Association Webinar, “Best Practices for Medical Staff Investigations”

Our Partner, Chris Sharp, was a presenter for the American Health Lawyers Association webinar, “Best Practices for Medical Staff Investigations” held on April 26, 2022. Mr. Sharp has devoted a substantial amount of his practice since 1988 to the defense of physicians in hospital medical staff peer review Fair Hearings.  His extensive experiences and advocacy […]

July 22, 2021 / Last updated : July 22, 2021 admin Uncategorized

Christopher Sharp, Speaker at the Association of Attorney-Mediators 2021 Annual Meeting

On April 23, 2021, Christopher Sharp presented at the Association of Attorney-Mediators 2021 Annual Meeting regarding Health Law ADR. The healthcare sector is the fastest growing part of the US economy. It represents 11% of American workers, 24% of government spending and 26% of non-wage compensation. Healthcare ADR – mediation, arbitration, peer review and administrative […]

August 15, 2019 / Last updated : August 15, 2019 admin Uncategorized

Tony Cobos Named “Lawyer of the Year”

Tony Cobos was recently named “Lawyer of the Year” for 2020 by Best Lawyers® for his work in Health Care Law in Austin. Only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and location is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation by Best Lawyers®. Mr. Cobos and Sharp & Cobos partners continue with […]

October 20, 2017 / Last updated : October 20, 2017 admin Uncategorized

Tony Cobos speaker at the Advanced Administrative Law conference on August 24-25, 2017 summarizing legislative changes regarding healthcare agencies and licensees.

  During the 2017 Legislative session, 14 healthcare agencies were reviewed by the Texas Sunset Commission. “Sunset” review is a process whereby state agencies are evaluated by the Sunset Commission as to an agency’s effectiveness in carrying out its statutory duties, whether the agency should continue in existence, and whether possible statutory changes are needed […]

April 25, 2017 / Last updated : April 25, 2017 admin Uncategorized

Practicing Medicine Without a License

A woman from Florida is facing allegations of falsifying her nursing license as well as her doctorate degree. The investigation into her background started when Ponte Vedra Home Care attempted to determine whether or not her license was still active. They were unable to resolve whether she was licensed or not, so they notified the […]

December 30, 2015 / Last updated : December 30, 2015 admin Uncategorized

The Best Lawyers in America 2016©

Tony Cobos was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America 2016©” in the field of Health Care Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. […]

December 30, 2015 / Last updated : December 30, 2015 admin Uncategorized

Preeminent AV Rating With Martindale-Hubbell

Sharp & Cobos practice partner Chris Sharp recently celebrated 30 continuous years with a “Preeminent” AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer review rating awarded by that organization.

April 2, 2015 / Last updated : April 2, 2015 admin Uncategorized

Michael Sharp, Speaker at 22nd Annual Advanced Medical Torts Conference

On March 12, 2015, Michael Sharp addressed  the 22nd Annual Advanced Medical Torts Conference sponsored by the State Bar of Texas. The conference is attended by many medical malpractice attorneys and is primarily directed towards  advanced practitioners dealing with health care claims. As many may know, professional Texas Medical Board complaints many times go hand […]

June 26, 2014 / Last updated : June 26, 2014 admin Uncategorized

OIG Exclusions

As many healthcare providers know, the OIG has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from federally funded health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The exclusions fall into two categories, mandatory and permissive. OIG is required by law to exclude any healthcare providers from participation who have been convicted of criminal activity falling […]

June 19, 2014 / Last updated : June 19, 2014 admin Uncategorized

Tony Cobos Speaker at 26th Annual Advanced Administrative Law Course

On June 11, 2014 Tony Cobos was a panel speaker at the 26th Annual Advanced Administrative Law course sponsored by the State Bar of Texas. The conference is attended by many agency and defense bar counsel. The subject matter was “Deference to Final Agency Decisions- Point/Counterpoint and Practical Considerations”. Mr. Cobos and Mr. Scott Freshour, […]

April 25, 2014 / Last updated : April 25, 2014 admin Healthcare Attorney

Courtney Newton and Christopher Sharp Named as Partners

  Sharp & Cobos, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that on January 1, 2013 Courtney Newton and Christopher Sharp were named as partners in the Firm. When formed in 1999, founding attorneys Michael Sharp and Tony Cobos sought a partnership in which shared values and philosophies, combined with effective, efficient and ethical approaches, would not […]

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Michael Robert Sharp Obituary

December 6, 2024

Tony Cobos Recent Panelist Speaker on “Tips and Strategies for Working with Expert Witnesses”

September 9, 2022

Chris Sharp, Speaker at American Health Lawyers Association Webinar, “Best Practices for Medical Staff Investigations”

May 31, 2022

Christopher Sharp, Speaker at the Association of Attorney-Mediators 2021 Annual Meeting

July 22, 2021

Tony Cobos Named “Lawyer of the Year”

August 15, 2019

Tony Cobos speaker at the Advanced Administrative Law conference on August 24-25, 2017 summarizing legislative changes regarding healthcare agencies and licensees.

October 20, 2017

Practicing Medicine Without a License

April 25, 2017

The Best Lawyers in America 2016©

December 30, 2015

Preeminent AV Rating With Martindale-Hubbell

December 30, 2015

Michael Sharp, Speaker at 22nd Annual Advanced Medical Torts Conference

April 2, 2015

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