CMS

Overturned Medicare suspension for large specialty medical group with no loss of revenues.

Corporate Reorganization

Converted 300+ member medical group to alternative corporate structure, resulting in favorable partnership tax treatment, and preservation of all contracts and Medicare number.

ACO

Formed accountable care organization and affiliated physician network for non-profit hospital.

Managed Care

Served as Special Outside Counsel to Texas Attorney General for managed care matters.

5^th Circuit victory in Medicare

Managed care jurisdictional case of “first impression”, representing renal provider seeking prompt payment from managed care company.

DC Circuit Victory in Medicare Reimbursement

Successfully briefed and argued Medicare reimbursement appeal on behalf of 275 hospitals, overturning application of Medicare regulation that restricted the hospitals’ rights to appeal years of Medicare reimbursement.

• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Healthcare – Texas, 2006-2026
• The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2026
  • Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Health Care Law, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023
  • Health Care Law, 2006-2026
• Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2007-2016, 2018-2023
• AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
• “Best S.A. Lawyers” List – Healthcare, San Antonio Scene, 2010-2024, 2026
• Outstanding Lawyers Award – Health Care Law, San Antonio Business Journal, 2010

• Author, “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces WISeR Program,” Jackson Walker Insights (January 2026)

• Texas State Bar Health Law Council, Past Member
• Health Law Council, Past Chair
• Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Past Member Exam Commission – Health Law
• Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
• UT Health Law Conference Planning Committee 2012-2017

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Chambers and Partners Releases 2026 USA Guide Featuring 88 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 30 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 88 attorneys and 30 departments for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 6 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.

Spotlight • June 4, 2026

HDHPs Can Now Encourage Primary Care Use Without Impacting HSA Tax Benefits

By Greta E. Cowart and Jed Morrison

Historically, employers seeking to incentivize employees to seek health care and preventive care from primary care physicians instead of specialists did so through copays or other health plan financial incentives if the health plan was intended to qualify as a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) so the employees could make tax-deductible Health Savings Account (“HSA”) contributions, and the HDHP was the employee’s only health plan coverage.

Insights • June 1, 2026

‘Scene in SA’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 “Best SA Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker proudly congratulates the 49 attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2026 “Best SA Lawyers” list.

Attorney News • May 18, 2026

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Charles Smith

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our friend and colleague, Charles Smith. Charlie’s impact on Jackson Walker and on the many lives he touched was profound and enduring. He will be remembered for his steadfast commitment to ethics and his reputation for integrity, excellence, and skillful conflict management.

Spotlight • May 13, 2026

JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2026

View Jackson Walker’s April 2026 Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Newsletters • April 27, 2026

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces WISeR Program

By Jed Morrison

Effective January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted a test program to reduce inappropriate utilization of certain selected Medicare procedures. The program, the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model, will be implemented for six years in six states, including Texas and Oklahoma. WISeR only applies to traditional fee for service Medicare, but the result of the pilot program will likely be significant, with additional denials of coverage for the listed procedures in those states.

Insights • January 22, 2026

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.

Spotlight • June 5, 2025

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.

Spotlight • June 6, 2024

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2023

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Attorney News • September 19, 2023

‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list. In its 19th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.

Attorney News • September 18, 2023

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 17, 2023

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.

Spotlight • June 1, 2023

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Attorney News • September 21, 2022

‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker congratulates the 42 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Attorney News • September 6, 2022

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 18, 2022

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.

Spotlight • June 1, 2022

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Attorney News • September 22, 2021

CMS to Require Vaccinations for Workers at Medicare and Medicaid-Certified Facilities

By Jed Morrison

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will issue emergency regulations expanding its requirement for nursing home staff to be vaccinated to include workers at Medicare and Medicaid-certified hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, and home health agencies, among others.

Insights • September 17, 2021

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 19, 2021

‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes 38 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List

In its 17th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County. The survey takes the voters for each attorney into account, including where the voter works, their practice area, and how many years they have practiced.

Attorney News • July 14, 2021

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2021 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 41 attorneys and 14 departments for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Global and USA guides.

Spotlight • May 20, 2021

Provider Relief Funds Require Strict Compliance Program | Relias Media

“The most obvious pitfall is late reporting or failure to report. The second is simply financial records that are not detailed enough, or are internally inconsistent,” Jackson Walker partner Jed Morrison notes in this article. “The Provider Relief Fund definitions are broad and generous enough that most providers should have no trouble reporting in compliance with the law. Those who ignore or pay scant attention to the reporting requirements, however, risk investigations by the HHS Inspector General, and potential refunds of amounts received.”

Mentions • December 1, 2020

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 54 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2020

Spanning five offices, 19 practice areas, and experience ranging from 12 to 52 years, Jackson Walker’s 2020 “Texas Super Lawyers” have been nominated by peers within and outside the Firm.

Attorney News • October 19, 2020

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