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
4
Band 4
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

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  • Bracewell advised numerous senior living facilities on a variety of transactions and related regulatory and compliance issues.

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 Jones is really practical in thinking through the right solutions, bridging the tensions between business and legal."

"Wilson is a fantastic healthcare lawyer."

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.

"Patrick is extremely knowledgeable and always accessible. He is a proven leader who gets great results."

"Patrick is a true professional who knows our industry and how to achieve the best results. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and efficient in handling all of our matters."

"Patrick is intelligent in his field of healthcare and negotiates well on our behalf. He is a strong litigator."

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.

Brett Rector
U
Brett Rector
U
Up and Coming

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 Rector is great to work with."

"Brett is doing exceptional work."

Anna Wortham
Anna Wortham
Associates to watch

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 knowledgeable, thorough and personable. She resolves matters promptly and efficiently."

"Anna Wortham is organized, responsive, honest and intelligent. She provides wise guidance in dispute resolution."

Ranked Lawyers at
Bracewell LLP

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Healthcare

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
U
Brett Rector
U
Up and Coming
Anna Wortham
Anna Wortham
Associates to watch