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About Texas Nursing Lawyers

To us, trust is everything. Beyond providing the best possible legal representation to our clients, our primary goal is to always deliver on our promises. This is the single most important core value that we rally around at Texas Nursing Lawyers.

Meet Our TBON Attorneys

With a combined experience of over 45 years, TBON lawyers, Deborah Goodall and Buck Johnson provide north Texas nurses a unique approach to protecting their licenses and livelihoods. The Texas Board of Nursing‘s (TBON) mission is to protect the public. TBON Attorneys Deborah Goodall and Buck Johnson’s mission is to protect nurses. 

TBON Attorneys Buck Johnson

Buck Johnson

Buck Johnson brings a unique and aggressive approach to defending your nursing license.

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TBON Attorney Deborah Goodall

Deborah Goodall

Since 1997 she has focused on representing nurses and nursing students before the Texas Board of Nursing.

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Our Advantages

  • Nursing Law Specialists

    Nurses are the essential workhorses of the medical industry. We recognize your importance and want to help you protect your career.

  • Extensive Experience

    With Buck's expertise in Criminal Defense and Deborah's extensive Nursing Defense background, we have decades of experience.

  • Aggressive Defense

    We stand up for our clients at Texas Nursing Lawyers. We have the knowledge and experience to make a stand to the TBON for our client.

  • Communication is Key

    Without communication, practicing law is incredibly difficult. We strive to keep in touch with our clients through the whole process.

FAQs

❓ What does a Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) attorney do?

A TBON attorney represents nurses facing complaints, investigations, or disciplinary actions by the Texas Board of Nursing. They help you respond to Board inquiries, prepare your defense, negotiate settlements or Agreed Orders, and represent you at SOAH hearings if formal charges are filed.

You should contact a TBON attorney as soon as you receive notice of a complaint, investigation, or request for information from the Texas Board of Nursing. Early legal representation ensures that your responses are strategic, complete, and do not inadvertently harm your defense. The earlier an attorney is involved, the better your chance of a favorable resolution.

The TBON investigates a wide range of issues including medication errors, boundary violations, criminal arrests, substance use concerns, unprofessional conduct, and documentation errors. Even minor allegations can lead to discipline if not properly defended. A TBON attorney helps gather evidence, present mitigating factors, and protect your professional license throughout the process.

If your case proceeds to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), an administrative law judge will review evidence from both sides and make a recommendation to the Board. Your attorney will represent you at the hearing, cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence showing your competence, rehabilitation, and commitment to safe nursing practice.

An experienced TBON attorney understands both healthcare law and nursing regulations. They can identify weaknesses in the Board’s case, prepare strong written responses, negotiate reduced penalties, and guide you through reinstatement or compliance terms. Their goal is to protect your license, reputation, and future in nursing.