Edgar C. Morrison
Practice Areas
Experience
- Antitrust
- Clinical Research
- Healthcare Entity Formation & Representation
- Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
- Healthcare Licensure, Certification, & Accreditation
- Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions
- Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare Reimbursements
- Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
- Managed Care
- Physicians & Professional Organizations
“Edgar Morrison draws on more than three decades of experience in advising clients on a range of transactional and regulatory concerns. 'Jed is extremely valuable, efficient and productive. He has come through many times with incredible work product when we have had tight deadlines,' one source noted. Others stated: 'He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, diligent, timely, well organized, and prepared.' 'He is very thoughtful and responsive.' 'He has guided our group with sound advice.'”
— Chambers USA Guide
Biography
Edgar “Jed” C. Morrison, Jr., has practiced healthcare law for over 40 years. He served as Republican counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee and, later, counsel to the Healthcare Financing Administration in Washington, D.C., before returning to Texas. Jed joined Jackson Walker as one of the founding members of its Healthcare Law section in 1994. He focuses his practice on the regulatory and transactional aspects of healthcare law, and is one of the original class of board certified health lawyers in Texas.
Jed exclusively represents healthcare providers and other industry participants. His primary focus is helping his clients plan and structure their business operations to maximize their competitive effectiveness, while remaining aware of and compliant with vast state and federal healthcare laws and regulations.
Among other honors, Jed holds the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, has served on the Exam Commission in Health Law for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Health Law Section.
Education
B.A., University of Oklahoma
J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law
Bar Admissions
Oklahoma
Virginia
Texas
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Professional Certifications
Board Certified in Health Law
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.
5th 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, 2006-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2025
- Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Health Care Law, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023
- Health Care Law, 2006-2025
- 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
- Outstanding Lawyers Award – Health Care Law, San Antonio Business Journal, 2010
- 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
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘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.
June 6, 2024
Spotlight
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.
September 19, 2023
Attorney News
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.
September 18, 2023
Attorney News
‘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.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘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.
June 1, 2023
Spotlight
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.
September 21, 2022
Attorney News
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.
September 6, 2022
Attorney News
‘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.
- Stark and Anti-kickback laws
- Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement and compliance
- Corporate and partnership planning and structuring
- Healthcare licensing for individuals and entities
- Corporate practice of medicine restrictions
Practice Experience
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.
5th 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.
Recognition & Accolades
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Healthcare – Texas, 2006-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2025
- Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Health Care Law, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023
- Health Care Law, 2006-2025
- 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
- Outstanding Lawyers Award – Health Care Law, San Antonio Business Journal, 2010
Community Involvement
- 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
Areas of Focus
- Stark and Anti-kickback laws
- Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement and compliance
- Corporate and partnership planning and structuring
- Healthcare licensing for individuals and entities
- Corporate practice of medicine restrictions
Practice Areas
Experience
- Antitrust
- Clinical Research
- Healthcare Entity Formation & Representation
- Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
- Healthcare Licensure, Certification, & Accreditation
- Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions
- Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare Reimbursements
- Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
- Managed Care
- Physicians & Professional Organizations