Personal injury and civil appellate certifications by the Texas Bar Association distinguish Mr. Bailey from almost all other attorneys that hold themselves out as champions of the rights of those injured or killed by negligence, unreasonably dangerous products or are victims of bad faith on the part of insurance companies.  He holds the highest rating of AV by the prestigious Martindale Hubble publication.  Mr. Bailey has served on the board of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association as well as the East Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is the past president of the East Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is a diplomat in the American Board of Trial Advocates and served as president of the East Texas American Board of Trial Advocates. He is published in legal journals and acted as a speaker at the request of the State Bar of Texas, American Board of Trial Advocates, Texas Trial Lawyer's Association, Baylor Law School, Southwest Texas Law School, Houston Law School, Houston Trial Lawyer's Association, Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association and others. He possesses a commitment to excellence.