Atty. James Peacock
James Peacock is an experienced trial lawyer with a health care practice focused on false claims act cases, government investigations, civil investigative demands and health care related litigation. He also handles matters related to employment, breach of contract, managed care payment disputes, and regulatory disputes.
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James Peacock is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, government, and health care. Educated at Baylor University School of Law LL.M. Litigation Management Baylor University School of Law J.D. (—) and McNeese State University B.S.N. Nursing (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Peacock is an experienced trial lawyer with a health care practice focused on false claims act cases, government investigations, civil investigative demands and health care related litigation
- He also handles matters related to employment, breach of contract, managed care payment disputes, and regulatory disputes
- Outside of the litigation setting, he advises clients regarding a wide variety of matters including internal investigations and compliance
- His clients include large hospital systems, physician practices, physician groups, individual physicians, pharmacy benefit managers, and health care insurance companies
- James is a former federal prosecutor who served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas
- During his tenure with the Department of Justice, he investigated and prosecuted entities and individuals for a variety of criminal activity, with a particular emphasis on cases involving white collar crime and health care fraud including mail fraud, wire fraud, false claims act violations, social security fraud, and money laundering
- Previously, James served as general counsel of claims, litigation, and risk prevention at Baylor Scott & White Health, where he oversaw legal enterprise efforts related to the investigation and handling of claims, management and direction of outside counsel in litigation, and root cause analysis of adverse and sentinel events
- Concentrations •False Claims Act defense •Health care litigation •Litigation •Government and internal investigations •Compliance counseling •Professional liability •Risk management Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Health Care Law, 2025-2026 •Litigation - Health Care, 2025-2026
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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