LEGAL ISSUES: FACTS AND THOUGHTS
On the following pages, Provisions Consulting is pleased to offer a legal option for clinical mental health professionals. We welcome consulting attorneys, Tom Hartsell, JD and Bart Bernstein, JD. They will be providing pertinent articles for clinical practices and be available should you have questions about legal/ ethical issues. We hope you find this section of our site informative and please visit often. If there is a specific topic you would like to see addressed please email provisions@provisionsconsulting.com.
THOMAS L. HARTSELL, JR.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
402 University Tower
6440 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75206-4133
214/ 363-0555
FAX 214/ 369-3590
Cellular 972/ 741-3307
E-mail tlhartsell2@aol.com
THOMAS L. HARTSELL, JR. is a lawyer and mediator in private practice and is the coauthor of "THE PORTABLE LAWYER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND A-Z GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS, YOUR PRACTICE AND YOURSELF" and "THE PORTABLE ETHICIST, AN A-Z GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE PRACTICE" published by John Wiley & Sons and is a frequent lecturer to mental health professionals and organizations.
During the past 5 years he has authored or coauthored over 75 articles and book chapters and has delivered over 100 professional lectures. He has served on the adjunct faculty of Texas Woman's University and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University and Northlake College and is a member of the clinical adjunct faculty for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
University of Michigan, BSA Business Administration
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, 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
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, Ethical & Legal Issues For School Counselors, Mediation and Divorce Mediation.
Detailed Vitae Supplied On Request
BARTON E. BERNSTEIN, M.L.A., J.D., LMSW
Attorney at Law
6539 Brook Lake Drive
Dallas, Texas 75248-3914
Telephones:
Residence (972) 991 0070 (Preferred)
Office (214) 363 0555 Fax (972) 991 0735
E-mail: Bbernst565@aol.com
BART BERNSTEIN is a lawyer and Licensed Master Social Worker. (LMSW # 13486) He is co-author of "THE PORTABLE LAWYER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AN A-Z GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS, YOUR PRACTICE, AND YOURSELF" and "THE PORTABLE ETHICIST for Mental Health Professionals: AN A - Z GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE PRACTICE" published by John Wiley & Sons. Also, THE POCKET MANUAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. He has lectured throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
During the past 5 years, he has participated in some 7 educational videos, has authored or co-authored over 75 articles and book chapters and has delivered over 100 professional lectures. He has served on the faculty of Texas Womans University, Southern Methodist University and the University of Dallas, Irving, and currently is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, and The University of Texas at Arlington, Graduate School of Social Work. An audio tape "Fees, Billing, Collections" 2001, was created by ON GOOD AUTHORITY for CEU's.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
Drake University, BA
Southern Methodist University, M.L.A.
Former Chairman, Family Law Section, Dallas Bar Association
Board Certified, Family Law, Texas State Board of Legal Specialization (1981-2001) (SBT # 02219000)
Military Service: United States Navy, Lt.(jg.) U.S.N.R. (Korean Conflict)
Award: November, 1990, Texas Association for Counseling and Development (Now Texas Counseling Association) PRESIDENTIAL AWARD, GENEROUS AND UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS TO T.A.C.D. AND THE COUNSELING PROFESSION
SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE: "Effective Courtroom Testimony," "Risk Management, Malpractice, and Ethics for the Mental Health Professional," (Three hours Ethics credit for C.E.U.) "Marriage, Divorce and the Texas Family Code," "Sexual Orientation: Legal Issues for Schools," and "Representation before the Licensing Board."
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OF COUNSEL TO THOMAS L. HARTSELL, J.D., (214) 363 0555
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THOMAS L. HARTSELL, JR.
Attorney & Counselor at Law
402 University Tower
6440 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75206-4133
214/ 363-0555
FAX 214/ 369-3590
Cellular 972/ 741-3307
E-mail tlhartsell2@aol.com
