Janice M. Byington

Senior Trial Counsel

Overview

Janice M. Byington is a litigation attorney with over 24 years of experience. Her practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians and a wide range of allied healthcare professionals in connection with health care liability claims, and professional licensing and regulatory matters. Janice was previously licensed and employed as a registered nurse in Central and South Texas hospitals in the intensive care units, coronary care units and neonatal intensive care units.

Practice Areas

Administrative Law Health Law Medical Malpractice

Professional Background

Joined Germer in 2023 as Senior Trial Counsel

Education

Stetson University College of Law
- Juris Doctor, cum laude – 1998
- Judicial Intern for Chief Justice Elizabeth Kovachevich, Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida – 1998
- Judicial Intern for the Second District Court of Appeal, Tampa, Florida – 1997
- Certified Intern by the Florida Supreme Court – 1997
- Legal Intern for the City of St. Petersburg City Attorney’s Office – 1997
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
- Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, Highest Honors – 1995
Mohawk College School of Nursing – R.N. Diploma – 1986

Recognitions and Honors

Corpus Juris Secundum Award – Torts

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

State Bar of Texas
Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Austin Bar Association