Missy K. Atwood has over 17 years of experience as a trial attorney with special emphasis in medical malpractice defense litigation. She represents hospitals,  physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in all aspects of risk and claims management as well as professional disciplinary actions. She also advises businesses and represents clients in complex business and commercial litigation. She maintains an active practice advising clients regarding insurance coverage issues and disputes. Missy graduated cum laude from Baylor University in 1988 where she earned a B.A. in speech communication. She received her J.D. in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, cum laude, where she was also Lead Articles Editor and Notes & Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review. Missy has published such articles as "Rule 166b: The Discovery of Work Product Based on Substantial Need and Undue Hardship," 42 Baylor L. Rev. 573 (1990). She frequently presents continuing education and seminars to lawyers and healthcare providers on issues related to preventing or handling healthcare liability disputes. Missy is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court, Western District. She is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, American Board of Trial Advocates and South Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management. She is recognized on the 2007 and 2008 Texas Monthly Super Lawyers list for her expertise in medical malpractice litigation.