brian french

partner

About

I represent clients in government enforcement matters and litigation involving the health care and life sciences industries. I defend pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health and hospice organizations, physician groups, and other providers in government investigations and False Claims Act matters involving allegations of health care fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute violations, off-label promotion, Medicare and Medicaid overpayments, and other issues.

Country

united states

City

boston

Industry

law practice

Skill

litigation, white collar criminal defense, criminal law, civil litigation, commercial litigation, corporate law, intellectual property, legal research, legal writing, appeals, fraud, corporate governance, government, trade secrets, fcpa, mediation, trials, courts, employment law, licensing, arbitration, securities regulation, government investigations, compliance advising

Experience

attorney

holland & knight llp

2005-8 - 2007-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

attorney

ruberto, israel & weiner, p.c.

2003-6 - 2005-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

attorney

goulston & storrs

1997-11 - 2003-5 · 5 yrs 7 mos

attorney

hoyt colgan & andreu p.a

1996-2 - 1997-5 · 1 yr 4 mos

staff attorney

gulfcoast legal services, inc

1993-8 - 1996-2 · 2 yrs 7 mos

partner

nixon peabody llp

2007-4 - Present · 19 yrs 6 mos

We see 21st century law as a tool to help shape our clients' futures.We are constantly thinking about what is important to our clients now and next so we can foresee obstacles and opportunities in their space and smooth their way. We ensure they are equipped with winning legal strategies as they navigate the exciting and challenging times we live in.Our ability to do this comes from these working principles:o We're curious and extremely focused on understanding our clients' businesses and industries.o We tap the collective intelligence of Nixon Peabody to deliver the best thinking and create value for our clients throughout the world.o We lean forward into the future, together with our clients, to see and prepare for what's ahead.Working together, we handle complex challenges in litigation, real estate, corporate law, intellectual property and finance anywhere in the world.