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, 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:

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

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.

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - Texas

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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 acted as bond counsel and borrower's counsel in the issuance of approximately $309 million for the benefit of CHRISTUS Health and its affiliates.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

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 Rector
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Brett Rector
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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 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 LeGros
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Nancy LeGros
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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 is an excellent healthcare lawyer. She is a thought-leader, well known and is very strategic in how she works with clients.

Carrie Douglas
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Carrie Douglas
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Wilson G Jones
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Wilson G Jones
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Band 1
Brett Rector
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Brett Rector
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Band 4
Nancy LeGros
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Nancy LeGros
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Band 4
Carrie Douglas
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Carrie Douglas
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Band 5