Letters to TMPA

Kevin, I just wanted to share a few thoughts about the January-February edition of In Service, particularly Eddie Rogge's article "One Old Head". For reference, I'm quickly approaching my ninth year in law enforcement and still enjoy working evening shift... more

I would like to say that as a 17 year veteran Police Officer that for the majority of my career I have been a member of TMPA. At least 13 years of my career I have spent working narcotics. Over the years TMPA has represented me in 3 shootings and 2 employ... more

Dear TMPA, I am writing you this letter to let you all know that, approximately 10 months ago I was indefinitely suspended from the City of Waxahachie, Police Department. ... more

My apologies for not touching base with you sooner, but I want to thank you for your assistance with Pasadena PD Sgt. Matt Novotny's family. Matt and I were motorcycle partners for several years and I have been fortunate to call him my best friend for the... more

I want to thank you for the work you are doing to better the conditions for police officers all over Texas. I especially appreciate the zeal in which your organization has taken toward the bill Tommy Smith and I wrote. I now understand that we were a litt... more

TMPA and the San Antonio CSI have succeeded! For nearly two and a half years, the civilian Crime Scene Investigators of SAPD had struggled to attain fair pay and incentives for our training and education. Prior to TMPA coming into our lives, our efforts w... more

Bill Butera, President Fort Bend County Deputy Sheriff’s Association ... more

M.V. Meek... more

Mr. Lawrence, My name is Chris Trusty and I am an officer with Garland PD. I was involved with a lawsuit against the Lieutenant’s promotional exam our department had last summer. I sought legal advice from Lyon, Gorsky, Haring & Gilbert, L.L.P., and... more

I would like to take this time to highly recommend Mr. Gostomski as a very educated and informative attorney. He assisted me with an issue between me and the city and was very helpful and help prevent any misjustice. My thanks to TMPA for referring my c... more

On November 17th we hosted the Golfing for Gil event to raise money for our colleague Gil White who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to TMPA and the Membership Services Team we were able to feed over 200 people and raise more than $28,000 for Gi... more

I have been a member of TMPA for several years and a cop for 20 years. In 2007 I was laid off by the Pilot Point Police Dept. I was the only female officer and was the senior patrol officer. I contacted TMPA ...... more

I want to thank you and thank TMPA for the great services I've been receiving through attorney Bob Gorsky... more

I truly appreciate having the guidance and assistance provided throughout by TMPA Attorneys Bob Gorsky and Randy Doubrava.... more

The support TMPA. . .give us on our events is outstanding.... more

When new Officers come into the Department, I often tell them one of the first things they should do is join the TMPA. ... more

Thank you Kevin and TMPA for all of your patience and assistance thru this long process.... more

I truly know that without the help of Ms. Bishkin and TMPA I could be on my way to prison. ... more

I find that I must again say thanks to the TMPA and its leadership. . .I cannot say enough about TMPA legal or Lance (Wyatt).... more

I would like to express my gratitude to Noel and Randy for their help, advice and quick response... more

I just got home from work and came to the web site and was shocked to see that Sammy Jacobs had passed away. I just spoke with him a few days ago to tell him that we had finally gotten a contract signed. ... more

The Boerne Police Department would like to thank the community for their prayers and for those who contributed to the bank account established to help Paul’s family with medical and other expenses.... more

I have been with TMPA for many years now and until recently have not needed the use of our legal services. This morning. . . I was forced to fire my weapon for the first time in 16 years.... more

Since leaving TX for FL and becoming a State Trooper one of the things I miss the most about being a TX Peace Officer is the security I felt knowing TMPA was there for me if ever I needed them. ... more

Just wanted to drop you line to tell you how much of an outstanding job John Sierega and Mike Gomez did during our search warrant class . . . ... more

It is with the assistance of TMPA that the Wolfforth Professional Police Association was formed. Everyone we spoke with was more than helpful in assisting us with the startup process. . .... more

Without TMPA legal and the represenation from Lance Wyatt, I could not say that I have won (again) against the City of Plano. Making the choice to arbitrate is never easy. . .... more

I know that some Officers join TMPA just for the legal protection plan, and rightfully so considering TMPA's excellent service record to its members over the years. I can testify that TMPA membership is much more than just a legal plan or ... more

I am writing to thank you and your organization for the recent assistance to my department during the Hurricane Ike event . . .... more

I cannot thank Attorney Bob Gorsky enough for his help during a recent incident I was involved in at work . . .... more

I would like to express my appreciation to TMPA and attorney Pete Gostomski . . . ... more

Hunt County Chaplain's Son in Need of Stem-Cell Donor... more

I would like to thank you and the entire staff at TMPA for all your hard work that has been done in reference to our labor contract.... more

I would like to take this opportunity to thank TMPA for the legal representation that was provided to me during a recent grievance hearing. ... more

I have dealt with attorneys in the past and none have come even close to the accessibilty and service I got while using the services of Cagle and Courtney. ... more

My name is Lori Hawkins-Acosta. I am the widow of Irving Officer Aubrey Hawkins. He was killed in the line of duty Christmas Eve, 2000... more

Pasadena Officers Found Not Guilty! I just wanted to tell you thanks for representing us . . . ... more

I would say Bob Gorsky and Chris Livingston are truly a GOD send to all the police officers in this area... more

I would just like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Paul Aman and his staff... more

TMPA Attorney Randy Doubrava left no doubt who was in charge and who the better man/attorney for my particular situation was... more

Attorney Phil Burleson, Jr. is my hero!! Mr. Burleson, of Lyon, Gorsky, Haring, & Gilbert law firm has a father's heart for police officers.... more

At this time, I would like to thank TMPA and Attorney Greg Cagle for the SPECTACULAR assistance that he and Julie gave me on an assault case that I was charged with... more

I want to thank everyone at TMPA for their continued support on not only member but officers state wide... more

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to TMPA and Phil Burleson for the outstanding efforts made on my behalf.... more

Let me just say to all officers who don't yet have this service. GET IT!!! It's worth every penny. Again, thank you so much TMPA, you made my day....... more

When members were given a chance to vote on the affiliation, the vote (128-4) was overwhelmingly in favor (of TMPA). ... more

Without TMPA I could not, nor could I ever, have received the help I now have in fighting this battle to the end.... more

I want to express my sincere appreciation to Lance Wyatt during my recent dismissal from the City of Mansfield. ... more

If it had not been for TMPA I would not have had the finances to have fought this case, especially since the first trial was a mistrial and the second trial a mistrial because of prosecutorial misconduct. ... more

I would like to thank Bob Gorsky for how he helped me out in need. Mr. Gorsky provided more than needed information on a complaint against me.... more

Within days of us joining the TMPA, they were hard at work. I was particularly impressed with their ability to gather information and prepare presentations such as salary comparisons that were easy to understand and difficult for the city leaders to ignor... more

With the help of Mike and TMPA we were able to raise near 10K towards the Texas State University scholarship which will be given out in the name of Trooper Kurt Knapp who was killed in the line of duty in 2004. ... more

Despite the matter not being police related, TMPA was able to refer me to Terry Hickey in Ft. Worth to assist me. Ms. Hickey was excellent and did an outstanding job of representing me. She was also kind enough to work out a considerate financial arrangem... more

I would like to pass this onto everyone out there in Law Enforcement today that without T.M.P.A. my future in my carrier choice would now be non-existent.... more

Lance was so thorough and courteous, and he was available when I called him, which is rare for an attorney. I really appreciate the time he took with me and the compassion he has for his clients.... more

I was sued by a DWI arrest for injuries ... more

Mr. Wyatt ... more

One veteran officer ... more

thank Paul Aman, David Dohahue, and the TMPA ... more

College Station Police Officer’s Association ... more

I have no words to express my appreciation for all the hard work that helped that helped walk me through this terrifying experience.... more

Last year, Mike Gomez traveled to Hunt County and provided excellent training for a structured field training program. Since that time, and through his continued help, we have an up and running program that I feel stands out in the surrounding area. ... more

While trying to regain my composure and get past the initial shock, I received a page with your name and number. Through the monitoring and networking by TMPA’s staff members and law firms, your office was notified of this incident and you made no hesitat... more

Through Lance's guidance and diligent work, I was cleared of the investigation. I will never forget the exceptional job he did throughout the process. He assisted me not only professionally, but most of all personally through his knowledge and commitment.... more

My wife and I have been members of TMPA for several years and never dreamed that we would ever need to use the Legal Defense Plan, but it happened. I was demoted for reporting criminal activity. I took the oath of office seriously and refused to turn my h... more

Having been a member of TMPA for about 9 years and having seen the works of a few of TMPA's attorneys, I was more than completely satisfied. As a member of CLEAT and TMPA, I would choose TMPA to handle my day to day backup without hesitation. ... more

I would like to thank TMPA and specifically Mike Gomez and Mitch Landry from TMPA Member Services for coordinating an excellent one day school. It was awesome listening to the different attorneys and other experts inform the attendees about peace officer’... more

As for TMPA and Lyon, Gorsky, Haring & Gilbert Firm, there is no other service that I would recommended to my brothers and sisters in law enforcement for support and dependability in a job where these qualities are hard to come by. ... more

I was cleared and the city tried to fire me calling me a liability. However, Chris was superb in the handling of my case. Of the many attorneys I have seen, he was by far the best. ... more

Submitted via email November 10, 2006: I just want to take a moment to thank Mr. Gorsky for all his efforts on my behalf. If it were not for his holding the D.A.'s representatives' feet to the fire, I would still be sweating out this case. Through his ef... more

Via email October 23, 2006: Dear TMPA, I would personally like to thank TMPA Deputy Director Kevin Lawrence and TMPA Attorney Lance Wyatt for their assistance to me this year after I was suspended for one day without pay on March 9th 2006. After being g... more

Jane Bishkin not only used her knowledge and experience to determine what the city attorneys were going to ask and in what order the witnesses would testify,she dominated the arbitration. At the end of the arbitration, I had no doubt it went in my favor.... more

My sense is that Kevin is the type of attorney who takes a considerable interest in the issues confronting his client. In addition to his professional qualities, his sincerity in working on behalf of my interests was most evident. I would not hesitate to ... more

I have been hospitalized twice, and had more tests, MRIs, and bloodwork done than I care to think about. Through all of this the police family has helped me more than I can even explain. ... more

We were able to raise over $1500 towards our cause. It takes many sponsors to make a tournament like this a success and we were honored to have you as one of our sponsors.... more

On behalf of the DeSoto Police Association we would like to express our sincerest thanks in regards to the generous donation you made in support of the 1st Annual Richard Pittmon Scholarship Golf Tournament.... more

John argued the case with precision skill and he eventually won the case for me and I was able to return to work as a police officer with my back pay and full benefits.... more

I was reinstated back to active duty with back pay and benefits returned after Mr Cullar's excellent representation. He demonstrated thorough knowledge of the law and the ability to defend me in the highest professional manner Ive ever seen. ... more