Dan Lype
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Born and raised in the Midwest, Dan fell in love with Texas while attending law school at the University of Texas in Austin. Dan loves being a healthcare defense lawyer because of the opportunities it provides to help hardworking Texans in their often uneven struggles with powerful government agencies and large private entities personal injury law.
His practice focuses on representing health care professionals and their businesses before state and federal agencies. He has extensive experience defending physicians, pharmacies, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, mental health practitioners, and other professionals before their different regulatory and licensing agencies. A large part of his practice is dedicated to pharmacy law and assisting pharmacies and pharmacists with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Inspector General, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. He also routinely defends physicians and other advanced practitioners in peer review and credentialing actions.
Chris Stoy
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
I was born in Fort Worth, Texas and later graduated from Aledo High School. I spent my childhood riding horses and playing sports. I was raised by a single mother and like most, I have my “story” – the hard times that made me. But I’m grateful for those struggles. It’s the hard times I faced growing up that allow me to identify with my clients and it is the hard times that sprouted a work ethic that cannot be matched.
I went to college at Texas A&M University (the only college I thought existed at the time) followed by law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. After graduating law school, I returned to Fort Worth, Texas and began my legal career at an insurance defense firm.
Though I constantly resented the fact that my work kept money from people who deserved it, my experience at the insurance defense firm was priceless. I learned how the insurance industry works; how they cheat people out of money. And I use that experience in my practice today.
Tommy Hastings
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Tommy Hastings is the founder and principal of Hastings Law Firm He was born and raised in rural Missouri where he learned the values of honest, hard-working people. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri before coming to Texas. He attended the University of Houston Law Center where he graduated with honors.
Benny Agosto, Jr.
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Benny Agosto, Jr., managing partner of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, was born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico. From a young age, Benny was taught by his parents that through hard work and determination, anything was possible – a principle he has applied throughout his life, in school, on the soccer field, and in the courtroom. “Both of my parents had a sixth-grade education and every day they would tell my siblings and me to be sure to get an education. I remember my father telling me that no one can ever take that away from you.
Benny has a long history of service to the legal profession and the community as a whole at local, state, and national levels. He was Houston Bar Association President from 2019-2020 and was the first native Spanish speaker and second Latino to serve as president of the HBA. During his presidency, Benny helped the HBA establish the first Ruby Kless Sondock Award for top female attorneys in Houston, its first Diversity Summit, and its first LGBTQ+ Committee. Benny also launched the first HBA initiative to focus on wellness and self-care for attorneys, and he and his wife helped the HBA renovate the Shearn Elementary School Library.
Paul H. Cannon
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Paul Cannon earned his law degree and passed the bar in 1995. He immediately began his practice in personal injury trial law with Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. His dedication and hard work earned him Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law in 2005. Among his awards are “Top Lawyer” by H Texas Magazine in 2020, recognition as a “Super Lawyer” by Thompson Reuters for the seventh consecutive year in 2023,
Paul believes that his involvement with church mission groups has helped him develop a compassionate spirit. As a missions leader for his Sunday school class at Second Baptist Church, he volunteered with the Angels of Light project, providing meals and Bibles to less fortunate families. He organized a project that prepared and delivered over 300 sack lunches to the homeless in downtown Houston, coordinated a project to take the children of the Star of Hope Single Mom’s Shelter to a hockey game, and organized a team to strip and repaint an elderly wheelchair-bound Houstonian’s home.
ARTHUR L. SCHECHTER
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Arthur Schechter has been practicing law since 1964, and since then he’s helped thousands of clients to successfully resolve their cases and begin new lives. He’s served clients from local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union, and individual seaman throughout the world. Over the years, his dedication to his clients and successes on their behalf have set him apart.
As a founding partner of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, Mr. Schechter serves as Senior Counsel and litigator for personal injury cases. He has also previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, as Board Chairman of METRO, and as a partner in a major national litigation firm.
Mr. Schechter has received numerous awards for his work, including the highest civilian award given by the United States Coast Guard. He has also been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor only given to 5% of Texas attorneys. H Texas magazine has also recognized him as one of the Top Lawyers for the People.
Mekisha Walker
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
As a former Assistant District Attorney and Felony Prosecutor for Harris County, I know the ropes and I can lead you through the process, protect your rights, zealously represent your case and obtain truly remarkable results.
While working at the District Attorney’s office, I handled various crimes on both the misdemeanor and felony level, where I gained valuable trial experience.
With more than two decades in the criminal justice system — first as a Harris County prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney — now, as a relentless defense attorney Mekisha Jane Walker brings this strategic insight to every case. Her deep courtroom experience, from handling violent felonies to complex legal motions, and her experience on both sides of the courtroom aisle means she knows exactly how the system works — and how to use it to your advantage.
Jeff Rasansky
Defective Drug Recalls Lawyer
Jeff brings a unique perspective to litigation and looks at every detail carefully in preparing his cases. He is creative and thinks outside-the-box. You can be confident that no stone will be left unturned and that all of your legal options will be explored. Jeff utilizes his experience, background, and tenacity in fighting for justice on behalf of his clients.
Jeff began his law career working for a prestigious national law firm defending insurance companies and large businesses, including hospitals and doctors. During this time, he gained valuable inside experience that now allows him to defeat the biggest insurance companies and corporations he once defended. But in his heart, Jeff knew that his passion wasn’t in defending large corporations; it was in helping injured victims through some of the most difficult times in life. Every day, Jeff tries to make a positive difference in the lives of his clients, and utilizes his skills to effect change in corporate policies and procedures.
What are the 4 common modes of actions of drugs?
Drugs interact with the body through several fundamental mechanisms, collectively known as modes of action. These modes define how drugs produce their effects at the molecular and cellular levels. Below is an in-depth exploration of the four most common modes of drug action, supported by established pharmacological literature.
1. Action on Receptors
Mechanism: Most drugs exert their effects by binding to specific receptors, which are proteins located on the cell surface or within cells. These receptors are designed to recognize and respond to endogenous molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, but drugs can mimic or block these natural signals.
Types of Drug-Receptor Interaction:
Agonists activate receptors to produce a biological response.
Antagonists bind to receptors but block activation.
Partial agonists produce a weaker response than full agonists.
Inverse agonists induce the opposite effect of agonists.
Examples: Beta-blockers (antagonists at beta-adrenergic receptors), morphine (agonist at opioid receptors).
2. Enzyme Inhibition or Activation
Mechanism: Many drugs act by interacting with enzymes, which are biological catalysts that regulate chemical reactions in the body. Drugs can either inhibit or, less commonly, activate these enzymes.
Types:
Enzyme inhibitors block the activity of specific enzymes, thereby altering physiological processes. For example, aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase, reducing inflammation.
Enzyme activators are rare but can enhance the activity of certain enzymes.
Examples: ACE inhibitors (used in hypertension), statins (inhibit HMG-CoA reductase to lower cholesterol).
3. Modulation of Transport Processes
Mechanism: Some drugs affect the movement of substances across cell membranes by targeting transport proteins (carriers or pumps). These proteins are essential for transporting ions, nutrients, or neurotransmitters.
Types:
Inhibition of transporters prevents the reuptake or movement of molecules, increasing their concentration where needed. For instance, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block serotonin reuptake in the brain.
Activation or facilitation of transport is less common but can enhance the movement of specific substances.
Examples: SSRIs (depression), digoxin (inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase pump in heart failure).
4. Direct Physical or Chemical Actions
Mechanism: Some drugs do not interact with receptors, enzymes, or transporters but act through direct chemical or physical means. Their effects result from their chemical properties rather than specific molecular targets.
Types:
Chemical neutralization (e.g., antacids neutralizing stomach acid).
Osmotic effects (e.g., osmotic diuretics increasing urine output by altering water movement).
Chelation (e.g., chelating agents binding heavy metals for detoxification).
Examples: Antacids (neutralize gastric acid), mannitol (osmotic diuretic), EDTA (chelating agent for lead poisoning).
Summary Table
| Mode of Action | Primary Target/Process | Example Drugs/Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Action on Receptors | Cell surface/intracellular receptors | Beta-blockers, morphine |
| Enzyme Inhibition or Activation | Enzymes | Aspirin, statins, ACE inhibitors |
| Modulation of Transport Processes | Transport proteins/carriers | SSRIs, digoxin |
| Direct Physical or Chemical Actions | Chemical/physical properties | Antacids, mannitol, chelating agents |
Conclusion
These four modes of action—receptor interaction, enzyme modulation, transport process alteration, and direct physical or chemical effects—form the foundation of how most drugs exert their therapeutic and sometimes adverse effects. Understanding these mechanisms is vital for drug development, clinical use, and predicting potential side effects