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Board Certified in Health and Personal Injury
Trial Law - Serving Texans for over 30 years
HUGHES
HEALTH
LAW
PRACTICE
AREAS
"Will Hughes is the only attorney in Texas who is board certified in both Health Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. This gives him a unique vantage point from which to address complex, multifaceted issues." - satisfied client
Mr. Hughes is joined by Tom Lockhart who is of Counsel. Mr. Lockhart has been representing Texans in personal injury, commercial litigation, and mediation for over 45 years.
Click here for Tom's bio.
HEALTH LAW
Mr. Hughes represents hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals and facilities in litigation, non-litigation and administrative matters, including:
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Health care claims
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Contracts and transactions
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EMTALA issues
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Medical staff affairs
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Practitioner peer review proceedings
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Licensing board administrative proceedings
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Credentialing
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Licensing
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Patient rights
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Informed consent
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Confidentiality
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HIPAA Privacy Rule and HITECH Act compliance
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Billing disputes
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Fraud and abuse (Stark & AKS)
Since 2003 Mr. Hughes has been certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He serves on the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) Health Law Advisory Commission and has been a member and chair on the TBLS Health Law Exam Commission. He is also a member of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Texas Medical Disclosure Panel (TMDP).
Mr. Hughes has assisted clients in conducting internal investigations in order to assess compliance with state and federal health care requirements. He has assisted clients self-disclose to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Office of Inspector General as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
In a case featured in Texas Medicine, Mr. Hughes was successful at forcing a hospital to issue a retraction letter for a physician who was wrongfully peer reviewed.
Texas Medicine Magazine, “Peer Review” Farce [Click here]
Click here to review the Standards for Certification in Health Law.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Mr. Hughes is also board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. For more than 30 years he has successfully defended health care providers and institutions against health care liability claims in state, federal and appellate courts. Client focused and driven by results, Mr. Hughes utilizes all avenues to get the results needed, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and jury trials.
Mr. Hughes routinely handles health care liability claims involving physicians, nurses, and other health care providers and individuals. In addition to professional malpractice cases, he has assisted clients in automobile, defective products, and negligence claims.
Mr. Hughes is a member of the State Bar of Texas Committee on Pattern Jury Charges (Red Book) for Malpractice, Premises and Products. This select committee publishes the book containing the jury questions that are used by judges and lawyers in medical malpractice, premises, and products liability cases.
Click here to review the Standards for Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law.
LITIGATION
Litigation is a process that involves advanced knowledge and careful planning from start to finish. Mr. Hughes is adept at contesting and resolving disputes in the legal system. He provides the highest level of expertise at every phase of the litigation process and is not hesitant to take cases to trial when necessary.
Mr. Hughes represents a wide variety of health care providers and related entities in all phases of the litigation process. He has also represented institutions, facilities, and individuals in commercial disputes involving unfair business practices, restraint or trade, and breach of contract.
Mr. Hughes is the only attorney in Texas to be board certified in both Health Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. This allows him to address complex, multifaceted issues with specialized knowledge in both areas of law. Clients are able to reap the benefits of the unique vantage point that accompanies his dual certification.
Click here to review the standards for Certification in Health Law and here to review the standards for certification in Personal Injury Trial Law.
ABOUT
Hughes Health Law
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After serving in the U.S. Army, Mr. Hughes received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law (1990) and has practiced law ever since.
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Will Hughes established Hughes Health Law PLLC in 2022 to serve the legal needs of health care providers in Texas.
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With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Hughes represents health care clients in litigation, non-litigation, and compliance matters. His practice areas include health law, professional liability and litigation.
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Mr. Hughes is the only attorney in Texas who is board certified in both Health Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.
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Mr. Hughes is married and has 3 grown children. In his free time he enjoys ranching, scuba diving, and other outdoor activities.
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Mr. Hughes is joined by Tom Lockhart who is of Counsel. For over 45 years Mr. Lockhart has been representing Texans in personal injury, commercial litigation, and mediation. Click here to see his bio.
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Hughes Health Law also has a Registered Nurse on staff who conducts medical record reviews and assists with medical research.
CONTACT
Hughes Health Law
Address: P.O. Box 530393
Harlingen, Texas 78553
Email: office@hugheshealthlaw.com
Tel: 956-425-4105
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