J.D. alumnus and veteran advocates for military members and physicians

J.D. Alumnus Advocates for Military Members and Physicians

Franklin Hopkins (J.D. '07) is committed to representing service members before military boards and professional licensees before state boards. He specializes in advocacy for those needing legal support.

Legal Representation and Experience

Hopkins represents service members in Administrative Separation Boards and professional licensees in state boards. He prefers working directly with individuals, emphasizing the personal nature of legal practice.

“I like representing individuals as my clients because I think the practice of law is a people-based business. In many cases, you are all they have advocating on their behalf.”

Professional Background and Specialization

As a principal attorney at Germer Beaman and Brown PLLC in Austin, Hopkins is board-certified in administrative law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He focuses on health care-related licenses and represents physicians before the Texas Medical Board, where he formerly worked as a staff attorney.

“Because of my experience at the Texas Medical Board, I have insight into the way the board views its responsibilities and the posture they take in various enforcement actions,” he explained. “As a Medical Board Attorney, I can provide highly individualized advice to my physician clients.”

Educational Insight

Hopkins credits St. Mary’s for providing him a broad understanding of the duty of service, which informs his advocacy work.

“At St. Mary’s, I gained a wider understanding of duty of service.”

Summary: Franklin Hopkins leverages his extensive military and legal experience to provide personalized representation for service members and health care professionals facing legal challenges.

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