Matthew B. Lawhon, J.D.

Matt Lawhon’s unique background has provided him the experience necessary to help health care clients understand the heavily regulated environment in which they operate. For over a decade, Mr. Lawhon investigated health care fraud and abuse: first as a Senior Investigator for the Medicare Benefits Integrity Contractor in Texas (now referred to as a UPIC) and then as a Criminal Investigator for the Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). During the course of his career, Mr. Lawhon investigated hundreds of cases related to fraud and abuse at both the state and federal level. Mr. Lawhon also frequently assisted in the development of cases by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. His successes in these investigations resulted in recognition by both Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Mr. Lawhon’s history as an accomplished health care investigator has allowed him to develop a distinct insight into techniques utilized by agencies who have regulatory or investigative authority over those in the health care field such as; ZPICs, RACs, MACs, HHS-OIG, FBI, MFCU, State Single State Agencies, and State Medical Boards. It has also given him in depth knowledge of the major health care laws effecting clients; i.e., Anti-Kickback, Stark, the False Claims Act, and the Sunshine Act. As an attorney, Mr. Lawhon has used that valuable knowledge to counsel pharmacies, laboratories, chiropractors, physician groups, home health agencies, and others. Mr. Lawhon works to obtain the best possible outcomes for clients while advising them on a spectrum of matters relating to the delivery of health care services; including regulatory compliance, payor audits, and risk assessment.

Prior to becoming an attorney and his career in health care, Mr. Lawhon worked as a police officer with the Dallas Police Department. While with Dallas PD, Mr. Lawhon was assigned to the Central Patrol Division where he served the citizens of East and South Dallas.