Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers Geff Anderson ’90 (left in photo below) and Rob Freyer ’92 (right) have shared countless memories in 15 years, and now they can say they’ve tried a murder case together.

Freyer, the assistant district attorney for Harris County, Texas and Anderson, a civil attorney and partner for Fort Worth’s Anderson, Smyer and Riddle, teamed up to try one of the most unusual criminal cases in Tarrant County history. They served as special prosecutors in the murder trial of former Fort Worth physician Lydia Grotti, who will serve two years in prison for criminally negligent homicide for alledgedly occluding the breathing tube of a patient in her care.

Freyer, who volunteered for the case after the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office recused itself because it’s civil division represents the hospital where Grotti was employed, said he could think of no better laywer to help him connect with the jury.

“With this conviction jurors sent a message that no one is above the law,” Freyer said.
The case is expected to set precident in cases where medical malpractice results in a patient’s death.

Anderson, who was trying his first criminal matter, says while the case was difficult, working with his long-time friend was a pleasure.

“I don’t think either one of us ever dreamed when we became friends that we’d get to work together this way, but any time you can work with someone you know so well and respect so much, the rewards are great,” he said.