Gregory J. Sawko

Mr. Sawko began his practice of law in Denton Texas in 1989 and formed the law firm of Sawko & Burroughs, LLP with Mr. Mark Burroughs in 1994. The firm name changed in 2008 to the Sawko & Burroughs, P.C. Since the mid-90′s, Mr. Sawko has primarily practiced in commercial banking and commercial construction collection, business litigation law, property tax collections law, mass commercial collections law, personal injury law both Plaintiff and Defense and civil trial litigation. Mr. Sawko is a member of the Denton County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and former member of the College of the State Bar of Texas.

Mr. Sawko is married with two children and attends St. Marks Catholic Church.

EDUCATION

Greg Sawko received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management from St. Mary’s University with honors in 1986 and his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1989.

AREAS OF PRACTICE & ADMISSIONS

Mr. Sawko is licensed to practice in all Texas Courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and the Texas Supreme Court.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Mr. Sawko is extremely active in his community and has held leadership roles in the many of the organizations that he has been a member. Some of those organizations Mr. Sawko has maintained a leadership role in, include: Denton Noon Kiwanis, United Way of Denton County, Save Our Shield, Traffic and Safety Commission, Leadership Denton, and Denton Chamber of Commerce.

PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGMENTS

AWARDS

• Denton Chamber of Commerce Member
• Greg Sawko Leader on Loan 2006 Campaign United Way of Denton County
• United Way Thank You Greg Sawko Campaign Cabinet 2006 Campaign
• Denton Leadership Denton 1999-2000
• Greg Sawko Leader on Loan 2005
• United Way Greg Sawko Campaign Vice-Chair 2004 United Way of Denton County
• The Kiwanis Club of Denton, TX this is to certify that Gregory J. Sawko is elected to active membership in this club and thus accorded the fellowship, privileges, and responsibilities thereunto appertaining. August 1, 1995
• Presented to Gregory Sawko for successfully completing the requirements necessary for graduation eleventh annual Leadership Denton program sponsored by the Denton Chamber of Commerce May 9, 1996
• Leadership Denton Rookie of the Year presented to Greg Sawko 1996-7
• Committee Chairman Award presented to Gregory Sawko in grateful recognition of your outstanding and dedicated service to the Long Term Planning committee presented by Denton Kiwanis Club President September 26, 2000
• Certificate of Appreciation Presented To Gregory Sawko President of Denton Kiwanis Club A donation was given in your honor to the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation. This certificate of appreciation is a thank you for the great work you accomplished in Division 39 for the year 2000-2001. Donor Lt. Governor Jackie Wyatt
• For Outstanding Club Leadership As President Presented to Gregory J Sawko Presented by Kiwanis Club of Denton 2000-2001
• Kiwanian of the Year Awarded Presented to Gregory J Sawko Presented by Denton Kiwanis Club 2000-2001
• Greg Sawko The City of Denton Gratefully Acknowledges Your Dedicated Service To ‘Its Boards and Commissions’ August 2, 2002
• Kiwanis International Gregory J Sawko #28411 November 2002
• Denton Police Wives Group – ‘Silent Partners’ says ‘Thanks!’ to Greg Sawko For being a guest speaker On Tuesday, January 21, 2003
• Presented to Greg Sawko I appreciate for service as Secretary Board of Directors United Way of Denton County 2003-2004
• United Way of Denton County presented to Greg Sawko Treasurer 2004-2005 Thank you for your support
• United Way Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Gregory J Sawko Sawko & Burroughs In grateful appreciation of your valued commitment and dedication to improving our community. Thank you. United Way of Denton County 2005 April 28, 2005
• United Way presented to Greg Sawko Partnership Development Chair Thank You For Your Outstanding Leadership and Support 2005 United Way of Denton County
• Certificate of Re-Appointment to Greg Sawko re-appointed on the 11th day of January, 2005 to the Denton County Transportation Committee by the Denton County Commissioners Court Commissioner Cynthia White, Pct. #1
• Remarkable LOL Award Presented to Greg Sawko for dedicated service as a Denton County United Way Leader on Loan for 2006 Victory Celebration January 31, 2007
• Gregory J Sawko In recognition of Outstanding Leadership and Service in Resource Development Chair United Way of Denton County 2004-2007