About Joe C. Lecroy

Joe Lecroy advises corporate, nonprofit and governmental entities within the health care industry on various regulatory and transactional matters. He assists health care providers, physician groups, hospital systems, private equity-backed healthcare platforms, nonprofit health organizations and governmental subdivisions in navigating the complexities of a heavily regulated market.

Supporting health care excellence with legal insight

Joe represents clients in transactional matters involving mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and physician employment negotiations. He also counsels on regulatory compliance issues, including individual and facility licensure, medical staff credentialing and peer review, corporate practice of medicine, the Texas Public Information Act, and fraud and abuse laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law and the False Claims Act.

With experience in structuring entities, conducting peer reviews, communicating with licensing agencies, and evaluating contractual arrangements for fraud and abuse risk, Joe understands that delivering top-notch service is the foremost priority for every health care professional, and he mirrors this commitment in his practice. His work is characterized by strong analytical skills, proficient negotiation, and the ability to simplify and communicate intricate legal concepts. By staying current on health care policy changes, Joe effectively tackles emerging issues. He strives for thoroughness and efficiency in conducting due diligence, research and document drafting.

During law school, Joe served as an article's editor for the Southern Methodist University Law Review Association, worked with district and federal courts in Texas, and assisted the legal department of a major financial services company.

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Practice Focus

  • Health care transactions
  • Federal and state fraud and abuse compliance, including Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
  • Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)
  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • Medical staff credentialing and peer review
  • Facility licensure

Quick Reads

Practices
Industries
Education
  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, JD, cum laude
  • Texas A&M University, BS
Bar Admissions
  • Texas
Community Involvements
  • American Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • American Health Law Association (AHLA)
  • Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • The William "Mac" Taylor American Inn of Court, Associate