About

Provided by Bracewell LLP

Our healthcare and life sciences practice focuses on our clients’ legal needs so they can do what they do best – treating patients and curing disease. Bracewell has a long history in the industry. We represent research institutions, academic medical centers, hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, physicians, physician practices, healthcare clinics, life science companies, non-profit corporations, charitable trusts and healthcare-related enterprises in a host of matters, including:

  • corporate governance
  • strategic relationships and partnerships
  • financing
  • data security
  • medical records maintenance
  • regulatory compliance
  • tax
  • antitrust
  • intellectual property
  • litigation

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - Texas

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bracewell is a growing presence in the Texas market and is noted for its handling of a wide range of healthcare matters, including transactions and related compliance issues. The team has a strong litigation practice, supporting healthcare providers in a variety of settings including federal court and arbitrations. Its clients include health systems, academic medical centers and research institutions.

Work Highlights

  • Bracewell represented Apollo MedFlight in both pre-suit collection efforts and litigation relating to insurers’ failure to pay Apollo the usual and customary rate for the emergency medical care it provides to patients.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Wilson G Jones
1
Wilson G Jones
1
Band 1
Wilson Jones's healthcare practice runs the gamut from Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement disputes to complex investigations, and draws on notable regulatory expertise.

Wilson provides exceptional service to our organization and is very knowledgeable.

Wilson does great work, understands complex healthcare issues and is collaborative in strategizing on matters.

Wilson's vast experience is helpful in resolving issues quickly.

Wilson has a strong understanding of the healthcare industry. He has always been very responsive and is easy to work with.

J Patrick Bredehoft
3
J Patrick Bredehoft
3
Band 3
Patrick Bredehoft comes recommended for his strong contentious practice, which sees him handle qui tam actions and regulatory investigations for a broad industry client base.

He is knowledgeable, efficient and effective at promptly resolving matters and managing his team.

Patrick is always incredibly diligent in making sure all information and details are covered.

Patrick is an excellent attorney and we love working with him.

He is smart and quick to grasp complex issues.

Nancy LeGros
4
Nancy LeGros
4
Band 4
Nancy LeGros has a well-rounded practice, frequently acting for healthcare institutions on a wide variety of matters. She has experience in regulatory and transactional mandates.

Nancy does great work and has an immense knowledge of healthcare law.

Brett Rector
5
Brett Rector
5
Band 5
Brett Rector has significant experience in healthcare litigation matters, including real estate and employment disputes, as well as advising clients in investigations. He is also well versed in offering compliance advice.

Brett is responsive, easy to work with and knowledgeable of healthcare regulations.

Brett is a true advocate for his clients. The passion shows in his work.

Brett provides great insight and work ethic to complicated matters.

Carrie Douglas
5
Carrie Douglas
5
Band 5

Carrie Douglas is a strong healthcare lawyer with experience representing hospitals and health systems in various complex matters, with a particular focus on reimbursement disputes. She also advises her clients on compliance matters.

Carrie simplifies things down really well.

She is an exceptional attorney in healthcare law and litigation.

Carrie is a phenomenal healthcare lawyer.

Anna Wortham
U
Anna Wortham
U
Up and Coming
Anna Wortham has a broad practice acting on healthcare litigation and regulatory and compliance matters. She represents large healthcare systems in a wide variety of cases including those involving Medicare and Medicaid litigation, investigations into violations of Stark Law and HIPAA, as well as contractual agreement matters.

Anna is easy to work with and is a great supporting team member on any matter.

Anna is the first person I think of when I have a potential new matter. I have full confidence in her abilities and judgment.

Anna is an excellent attorney.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bracewell LLP

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Wilson G Jones
1
Wilson G Jones
1
Band 1
J Patrick Bredehoft
3
J Patrick Bredehoft
3
Band 3
Nancy LeGros
4
Nancy LeGros
4
Band 4
Brett Rector
5
Brett Rector
5
Band 5
Carrie Douglas
5
Carrie Douglas
5
Band 5
Anna Wortham
U
Anna Wortham
U
Up and Coming