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Overview

With a strong background in regulatory law, John assists healthcare clients in ensuring compliance during transactions and throughout day-to-day operations.

John has devoted his career to healthcare regulatory work and is highly knowledgeable regarding licensing matters, provider contracts, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and enrollment, Certificate of Need (CON) laws, and healthcare fraud and abuse, including violations of the False Claims Act (FCA), Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and Stark Law. He regularly advises healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance requirements in their contracts, marketing campaigns, and routine operations, and he has a particular focus on the regulatory questions that arise in the midst of corporate transactions in healthcare.

John has represented hospitals, rehab facilities, home health agencies, and physician practices during purchases and sales. He advises on licensure and certification requirements in these contexts, as well as on fraud and abuse concerns that may be uncovered during a transaction. He has walked clients through the CMS self-disclosure process and is familiar with the corporate structure questions and real estate issues inherent in many transactions.

John discovered his interest in healthcare during law school through his excitement for the fast paced, rapid regulatory changes brought by the healthcare industry. After earning his J.D., he joined the firm’s Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Counseling team.

Known for his ability to hone in on critical details, John keeps his overall focus on the client’s ultimate goal. He aims to get deals over the finish line, while satisfying all regulatory requirements found in the complex world of healthcare. With a results-driven approach, John consistently delivers solutions that align with both immediate needs and long-term success.

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Education

  • J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
    • International Law Review, Staff Editor
    • SMU-in-Oxford Study Abroad Program, University College
    • Buck Wynne Scholarship Award
    • cum laude
  • B.A., St. Edwards University
    • Finance
    • cum laude

Admissions

  • Texas

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Health Law Association (AHLA)
  • Dallas Bar Association (DBA)
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)
  • State Bar of Texas, Health Law Section
2024 Pro Bono Contributor
Outside the Office

Outside the office, John enjoys traveling to new places with his family.

John enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter traveling and experiencing the outdoors. As a retired basketball player, he also loves all things sports, in particular Oklahoma Football, Dallas Mavericks, and golf.  

Community Leadership

John has volunteered his time, talents, skills and legal knowledge in collaboration with the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), which provides free, civil legal help to low-income people in Dallas County, Texas. He’s collaborated in a similar fashion with a local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic, serving on volunteer teams to provide financial and legal guidance to veterans.