Criminal Law

• Fraud
  06/10/21 – Allison D. Shelton and Beth Anne Jackson will present an Accreditation Commission for Health Care University (“ACHCU”) webinar: “Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse in 2021”.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  With such a complex regulatory environment to navigate, healthcare entities need to have an experienced, practical law firm to assist and represent them. The attorneys at Brown & Fortunato are very experienced and knowledgeable about healthcare law. Our Healthcare Group is dedicated to offering our clients knowledgeable and realistic advice. With a thorough understanding of healthcare regulations and laws, we can put together practical, innovative solutions for almost any problems faced by our clients. Our law firm does not just specialize in healthcare. We have lawyers who specialize in many other areas of the law including corporate law, litigation, and employment law, which enable us to meet most, if not all, of our clients’ particular legal needs. Contact us at Brown & Fortunato in Amarillo, Texas if you need an experienced attorney to assist you with your healthcare business.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Since its inception, Brown & Fortunato has actively represented oil and gas producers throughout Texas and Oklahoma, and into New Mexico. With clients ranging from small, local operators to multinational major energy companies, our practice has encompassed both transactions and litigation. Our transactional practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, and the due diligence accompanying those transactions. We also have deep experience on oil and gas litigation matters, including disputes arising out of production in paying quantities, pooling, accounting and operations, surface owner and royalty disputes, regulatory matters, and all industry contractual matters, such as leases, farmout agreements, joint operating agreements, production purchase agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and service provider contracts.
• Business Disputes
  Transcript Hi. My name is Brad Howard and I’m an attorney here at Brown and Fortunato. I work with a team of attorneys that assist clients around the country to resolve their business disputes. All healthcare providers, whether hospitals, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, or physician practices have business disputes in many cases with insurance […]
• Business Transactions
  Healthcare entities are first and foremost businesses. These businesses need to generate a profit and maintain solid operational practices. To aid clients with the business side of healthcare, our attorneys assist and represent them in a variety of operational, licensure, accreditation, and certification matters. These attorneys advise hospitals on medical staff bylaws and peer reviews. At Brown & Fortunato, our attorneys also assist these institutions with quality management issues and the complex relationship between physicians and hospitals. Our attorneys also help clients structure business transactions that meet their goals while considering limitations put forward by healthcare regulations.
• Limited Liability Companies
  The firm’s finance and corporate practice is multifaceted and is primarily focused on business transactions. The firm regularly represents financial institutions in connection with complex real estate and commercial financings, including purchase money and construction loans, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures and sales of foreclosed assets. We frequently represent our business clients in obtaining and negotiating financing for real estate purchases and development, oil and gas exploration and development, and asset based transactions. We represent individuals and businesses in connection with the organization and formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; mergers and acquisitions, and corporate counseling on day-to-day matters. The firm represents businesses in the health care field on transactions involving the sale and acquisition of durable medical equipment companies and pharmacies, and the review and negotiation of hospital contracts and leases. The firm serves as corporate counsel for privately owned concerns and publicly traded companies.

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation
  The firm has substantial experience representing employers in a wide variety of employment-related areas, including policies and procedures, litigation in all state and federal courts, investigations by state and federal administrative agencies, consultation on employment decisions, and advice and planning to prevent employment disputes… » More
• Non-compete Agreement
  04/15/20 – Denise M. Leard and Allison L. Davis will present “How to Prepare an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement with an Employee and Steps to Take to Enforce the Agreement” as a webinar for Accreditation Commission for Health Care pharmacy.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  The firm manages real estate transactions for corporate and individual clients, title companies, and financial institutions. Our experience is diverse, and includes transactions related to commercial, ranch and residential properties. We represent clients involved in traditional real estate matters which include sales and acquisitions, development, construction, leasing and management, and financing. Typical representations include financings secured by office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes, new construction, and residential property; negotiation of office leases on behalf of tenants and landlords; sales of foreclosed property; sales and acquisitions of commercial, ranch and residential property; restructuring debt secured by real estate; construction loans; and negotiation and settlement of mechanic’s liens.
• Construction Litigation
  03/04/2021 – Matt W. Sherwood will present “The Texas Public Information Act For Construction Lawyers” at the 34th Annual Construction Law Conference.
• Real Estate Transactions
  The firm manages real estate transactions for corporate and individual clients, title companies, and financial institutions. Our experience is diverse and includes transactions related to commercial, ranch and residential properties… » More
• Land Use and Zoning

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  The firm’s finance and corporate practice is multifaceted and is primarily focused on business transactions. The firm regularly represents financial institutions in connection with complex real estate and commercial financings, including purchase money and construction loans, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures and sales of foreclosed assets… » More