Jeff, partner in our Life Sciences Health Industry Group and member of the firm’s executive committee, is a seasoned litigator, representing clients in complex government and internal investigations and related litigation. He is well-respected by governmental investigators and accustomed to managing complex disputes. Equally important, outside of the courtroom he and his team help companies build compliance and monitoring programs to mitigate risks inherent to their business operations. Clients describe him as “highly skilled in handling complex criminal and civil disputes, as well as both internal and external investigations.”

Jeff and his team have successfully defended health care and life sciences companies in criminal, False Claims Act, commercial, and administrative litigation related to a wide variety of fraud and abuse, bribery, billing, marketing, and other regulatory allegations. Their clients cover the spectrum of the health care industry, including pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, hospital systems, universities, retail and specialty pharmacies, distributors, suppliers, and managed care organizations.

Jeff is the former managing partner of Reed Smith’s Austin office.