Atty. Mark Christopher Watson

Atty. Mark Christopher Watson

Mark Watson is an associate in the firm's corporate health care group. Mr.

Glen Allen Glen Allen 22 Years Experience 22 year
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About Mark Christopher Watson at a glance

Mark Christopher Watson is a Partner based in Glen Allen, Virginia, practicing at Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2004), Missouri (2013), Oregon (2015), and Kansas (2021). Educated at De Paul University College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Richmond B.S. (—). Serves clients in Glen Allen, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Watson is an associate in the firm's corporate health care group
  • Mr. Watson's practice focuses on the representation of hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other healthcare providers in connection with various operational and transactional matters involving the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, Medicare and Medicaid payment and the Patient Protection and Affordability Act
  • Mr. Watson has advised clients in the following areas: -structuring and implementing physician alignment strategies, including practice-acquisition and employment, clinical co-management, comprehensive professional service arrangements, joint ventures and accountable care organizations
  • -forming management services organizations on behalf of health systems seeking collaborative opportunities with independent physicians
  • -developing clinical integration strategies for purposes of health reform and antitrust compliance
  • -drafting and negotiating physician recruitment and employment agreements
  • -drafting medical staff bylaws to meet Joint Commission accreditation standards
  • -developing synchronized hospital-based and office-based peer review programs for integrated delivery systems
  • and -advising clients regarding stock sales and acquisitions, practice separations, practice formation, drafting of shareholder agreements, operating agreements and bylaws, and other corporate governance and compliance matters
  • Mr. Watson has been selected for inclusion by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine in its Rising Stars edition in 2010 and 2011
  • Prior to joining Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, Mr. Watson was an associate in the health care section of Kaufman & Canoles
  • Mr. Watson earned his bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Richmond and his juris doctorate from the DePaul University College of Law
  • Mr. Watson is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and Virginia Medical Group Management Association
  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Health Lawyers Association

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Christopher Watson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Christopher Watson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glen Allen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mark Christopher Watson's law office located?
Mark Christopher Watson's law practice is located in Glen Allen, Virginia. The firm is Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Christopher Watson handle?
Mark Christopher Watson focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark Christopher Watson practiced law?
Mark Christopher Watson has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
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Practice Areas

Education

De Paul University College of Law J.D.
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University of Richmond B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2004
Missouri
Admitted: 2013
Oregon
Admitted: 2015
Kansas
Admitted: 2021

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