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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, representing 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:
Our lawyers have years of experience, including in both in-house roles and in private practice, handling compliance and regulatory matters. We draw on this knowledge to work with healthcare providers in developing compliance programs that meet state and federal regulations. We also provide guidance on regulatory disclosures and, when necessary, develop corrective actions in response to agency audits and surveys.
Bracewell has a long track recording of representing health systems and other healthcare entities in corporate and financing transactions. Our intellectual property team also represents healthcare providers in all phases of product development, from early-stage funding to exit transactions, as well as in connection with licensing.
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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.
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Bracewell acted as bond counsel and borrower's counsel in the issuance of approximately $309 million for the benefit of CHRISTUS Health and its affiliates.
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Bracewell's lawyers are top-notch and can handle a wide variety of legal issues. They are responsive, thorough, and deliver an excellent work product. They are always available when I need them.
The attorneys that I work with at Bracewell are detail-oriented, thoughtful in their pursuit of the cases, and they plan ahead.
This team handles each matter with a personalized approach and does not have a 'cookie cutter' way of addressing 'routine' issues. A full analysis of the potential avenues for resolution is explored.
The team has effective client communicators; they are responsive, adept at navigating complicated issues, and have good contacts within the industry and in Texas to help accomplish objectives.
Bracewell has extensive healthcare and litigation experience - incredibly responsive and not afraid to handle fire drills. I know if there is an unexpected emergency that they can handle it.
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Wilson has a lot of depth of his knowledge and he is very easy to talk to. He can adjust his style to have conversations that are relatable no matter the background or education.
Wilson is an excellent lawyer and has provided reliable service and advice for many years.
Brett is that person that just picks up everything. When we need to get something done, Brett would be my go-to person, he is incredibly skilled.
Brett is phenomenal. He's always available when I need him, and always provides great advice. I appreciate that he consults other practice area experts in the firm when needed.
Brett is an excellent attorney. If I need a sounding board on an issue, Brett is who I reach out to.
Brett is very smart and there does not seem to be anything we can give him that is too much. He is the ring leader on our matter, he coordinates and gets stuff done for us.
Brett is great to work with. He is responsive and easy to communicate with.
Nancy is an excellent healthcare lawyer. She is a thought-leader, well known and is very strategic in how she works with clients.
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 provides exceptional representation and advice to us.
Carrie balances tenacity and civility with utmost ease and sophistication. Her approach is paramount to bridging the gap and effectuating a satisfactory resolution.
Carrie provided excellent and thorough service on a recent large project.
Carrie is simply outstanding.
I have worked directly with Carrie for several years. She is always engaged and I consider her a partner.
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