Kennedy Attorneys & Counselors at Law - Dallas, TX

Dedicated Healthcare Law and Regulatory Defense in Dallas

The modern healthcare sector is governed by some of the most intricate regulatory frameworks and commercial demands of any industry. Operating from Dallas, Texas, Kennedy Attorneys and Counselors at Law provides focused legal representation tailored exclusively to doctors, medical groups, hospice organizations, and healthcare executives. Founded by veteran health attorney Mark S. Kennedy, who previously served as Assistant Regional Counsel for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the firm brings inside government insight to defending healthcare practitioners against administrative investigations and complex audits. Whether an independent medical practice needs to hire a business lawyer to structure a compliant joint venture or a physician seeks defense against state licensing boards, the firm delivers authoritative, strategic guidance.

With more than a century of combined legal experience among its attorneys, the firm stands apart from general practice firms by concentrating solely on the regulatory, corporate, and operational challenges confronting care providers. Healthcare businesses face intense oversight from federal agencies like CMS, the OIG, and state medical boards. For medical leaders looking to find a contract lawyer in Dallas who understands the unique intersection of medicine, corporate structure, and statutory compliance, Kennedy Attorneys and Counselors at Law provides the high-level acumen needed to shield practices from costly liabilities.

Full-Service Healthcare Business and Corporate Practice

Beyond regulatory defense, the firm functions as general counsel for emerging and expanding healthcare ventures. When developing medical clinics or entering strategic partnerships, organizations require meticulous business formation lawyers who grasp both corporate law and healthcare statutes. The firm delivers comprehensive business solutions, including:

• Healthcare Business Formation and Structuring: Guiding medical groups, dental practices, and home health agencies through practice entity formation, buy and sell agreements, and compliant equity splits.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Serving as experienced contract lawyers to draft physician employment agreements, independent contractor arrangements, medical directorship contracts, and equipment leases.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring healthcare practice purchases, sales, and joint ventures while ensuring complete alignment with federal antikickback statutes and Stark Law regulations.
• Labor and Employment Guidance: Protecting healthcare employers as knowledgeable employment and labor lawyers handling workplace disputes, staff discipline, and noncompete agreements.
• Wage and Hour Compliance: Advising clinical administrators as wage and hour lawyers on overtime rules, staff classification under the FLSA, and payroll audits for nursing and hospice personnel.
• Billing Audits and Collections: Resolving provider reimbursement disputes, Medicare overpayment demands, and commercial payer audit recoupments.

Regulatory Defense and Government Investigations

When federal or state authorities initiate an audit or investigation, prompt and experienced advocacy is critical. Kennedy Attorneys and Counselors at Law provides robust defense across civil and administrative proceedings. The firm regularly assists clients facing Medicare and Medicaid fraud allegations, civil monetary penalties, EKRA scrutiny, and False Claims Act qui tam litigation. In addition, the firm vigorously protects medical professionals in state licensing board proceedings before the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, safeguarding careers that took decades to build.

Recognized Leadership and Direct Client Advocacy

Founder Mark S. Kennedy has earned distinction among the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers, reflecting the esteem he commands among healthcare peers. His past honors also include the HHS General Counsel Excellence in Legal Services Award. Clients at Kennedy Attorneys and Counselors at Law work directly with seasoned attorneys who provide transparent fee structures and proactive communication. For providers needing trusted business litigation lawyers or regulatory counsel, the firm offers an initial free consultation to discuss legal challenges and safeguard medical practices.