Atty. Paul A. Drey

Atty. Paul A. Drey

“I believe that providing my clients with excellent legal counsel requires a thorough understanding of the industry in which they operate.” Paul Drey is a shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C., who practices primarily in the areas of healthcare and business/commercial/transactional/corporate law. Paul is an established advisor to his healthcare clients, including medical groups, physicians and other medical/healthcare associations.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Paul A. Drey is a Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Brick Gentry, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1994). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D. Inaugural, 1992) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Healthcare & Business Law Sections) Iowa State Bar Association (Healthcare Section) Polk County Bar Association Federal Bar Association Iowa Chapter. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • “I believe that providing my clients with excellent legal counsel requires a thorough understanding of the industry in which they operate.” Paul Drey is a shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C., who practices primarily in the areas of healthcare and business/commercial/transactional/corporate law
  • Paul is an established advisor to his healthcare clients, including medical groups, physicians and other medical/healthcare associations
  • His experience includes advising on entity structures, healthcare transactions, physician contracts, recruiting, personal services and employment, business plans, ACO arrangements, regulatory compliance, including STARK, HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare-related areas of law
  • Paul also serves as counselor to business clients relating to contracts, strategic business planning, entity organizational structuring, mergers, acquisitions and other transactions
  • As the managing partner of Brick Gentry P.C., Paul has helped set the course of the Firm in its philosophy for providing legal representation to clients
  • In addition to providing clients with sound, legal advice, Paul believes it is important that clients view Brick Gentry as a key member of their strategic team
  • And, that the Firm not only understands the legal issues and its clients' concerns, but also understands the clients' business as a whole and the industry in which its clients are operating
  • Paul serves on various professional and civic boards, including House of Mercy Foundation, Holy Family School Foundation Board, and Honorary Board Member of Mentor Iowa and of Rebuilding Together
  • Honors John F. Sanford Award from the Iowa Medical Society, 2015
  • Recognitions and Publications • "Physician Compensation, Physician/Hospital Arrangements, and Possible Practice Acquisitions," Iowa Hospital Association, 10/8/2014. • "Hospital and Physician Perspective of the Affordable Care Act" for Healthcare Track of the Iowa State Bar Association, 9/26/2014. • "Physician Contracting 101: What You Need to Know" for Mercy General Surgeons Grand Rounds, Des Moines, Iowa, 7/3/2014. • "Hospital/Physician Perspectives on the Federal Affordable Care Act" at Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting 2014, Healthcare Division, Des Moines, Iowa, 6/16/2014. • "Outline for Legal Issues Related to Patient Advance Directives Presentation" at Iowa Medical Society Annual Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa, 4/12/2014. • "Risk-Sharing Contracts" at the Healthcare Executive Section of the Iowa Medical Society, 4/11/2014. • "Overview of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)" for Medical Records Law in Iowa, Lorman Educational Services, Des Moines, Iowa, 4/4/2014. • The Manual for Medical Records Law in Iowa, co-author, Lorman, February 2013, January 2014, and April 2014. • "Issues in Health Information Privacy" for Medical Records Law, Lorman Educational Services, Sioux City, Iowa, 1/17/2014. • "Overview of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)" for Medical Records Law, Lorman Educational Services, Sioux City, Iowa, 12/23/2013. • "Physician Contracting 101: What You Need to Know" Podcast Series, Brick Gentry P.C., Online Podcast, Summer/Fall 2013. • "Physician Contracting 101: What You Need to Know" for Brick Gentry P.C
  • In-House CLE, West Des Moines, Iowa, 5/30/2013. • "Overview of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)" for Healthcare Medical Records Seminar, Lorman Educational Services, Des Moines, Iowa, 2/26/2013. • "Business of Practicing Law" Brick Gentry PC In-House CLE, West Des Moines, Iowa, 5/30/2012. • "Electronic Health Records" Law Review CLE, Des Moines, Iowa, 12/8/2011. • "Working With Outside Counsel" for Iowa Association of Business and Industry Webinar, Des Moines, Iowa, 11/9/2011. • "Legal Trends: What is Ahead for Manufacturers" for Iowa Association of Business and Industry Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa, 10/8/2011. • "Contracting 101" at University of Iowa Health Care Seminar - Oncology Department, Iowa City, Iowa, 10/4/2011. • "Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Employers" at Iowa Medical Society Healthcare Webinar, Des Moines, Iowa, 4/27/2011. • "Contracting 101" at Iowa Medical Society Seminar, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1/18/2011. • "Healthcare Reform: What it Means to Business/Clients" at Center for Social Ministry Board Presentation, Des Moines, Iowa, 11/5/2010. • "Healthcare Reform: What it Means to Business/Clients" at Brick Gentry PC In-House CLE, West Des Moines, Iowa, 9/22/2010. • "Speech to Drake Students - Types of Professions, Recruitment & Negotiations" at Drake Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 4/19/2010. • "Limited Liability Companies: Advantageous Uses of LLCs" at National Business Institute Seminar, West Des Moines, Iowa, 9/8/2009. • "Case Updates" at Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting 2009, Des Moines, Iowa, 5/15/2009. • "Attorney Ethics & Advertising" at Iowa Chapter FBA Bankruptcy Conference, Fall 2008, Des Moines, Iowa, 11/1/2008
  • Community Activities • Dowling Catholic High School, Foundation Board member Memberships • American Bar Association (Healthcare & Business Law Sections) • Iowa State Bar Association (Healthcare Section) • Polk County Bar Association • Federal Bar Association Iowa Chapter

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. Drey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. Drey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul A. Drey

Where is Paul A. Drey's law office located?
Paul A. Drey's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Brick Gentry, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. Drey handle?
Paul A. Drey focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Paul A. Drey practiced law?
Paul A. Drey has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Paul A. Drey go to law school?
Paul A. Drey earned their education at (J.D. Inaugural, 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Paul A. Drey received?
Paul A. Drey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D. Inaugural
Notre Dame Law School
- 1992
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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