Jeff Baxter

With 30+ years as a Senior Deputy Attorney General, I specialize in the investigation, prosecution, and now consulting and defense strategy for: ✔ Medicaid fraud ✔ Insurance fraud ✔ Neglect of care-dependent persons I’ve directed complex investigations across the healthcare and insurance sectors, led multi-agency task forces, and prosecuted high-impact fraud and abuse cases. I was the lead prosecutor and oversaw the investigation of Heather Pressdee, RN, who was charged with killing 17 patients and attempting to kill 5 others at the numerous skilled nursing facilities. I know how these cases are built—and how they are best defended. I previously served as Co-Chair of the Training Committee for the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, where I developed and delivered advanced training for investigators, prosecutors, and analysts across the country. I have trained both law enforcement and private sector professionals in building, evaluating, and defending against complex fraud cases. I help: 🔹 Develop Training programs for SIUs and legal teams 🔹 Law firms develop or challenge fraud investigations 🔹 Healthcare providers and insurers strengthen compliance 🔹 Defense teams prepare strategy and expert insight 🔹 Organizations navigate audits, subpoenas, and enforcement Whether you need strategic case development, investigative review, internal controls assessment, or courtroom insight—I bring a prosecutor’s perspective with a defense mindset. Areas of Expertise • Medicaid & Insurance Fraud Investigations • Care-Dependent Person Abuse & Neglect Cases • Government Enforcement Strategy • Criminal & Civil Healthcare Litigation • Investigative Case Development • SIU & Internal Investigations Consulting • Multi-Agency Task Force Coordination • Trial Strategy & Witness Preparation • Fraud Prevention Training & Education 📩 Let’s connect if you’re working on a case, building a compliance program, or facing regulatory risk.

• Oversaw Medicaid Fraud investigations, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth statutes. • Prosecute criminal violations related to Medicaid and other statutes, enhancing legal integrity. • Chaired in-house training initiatives, fostering professional development within the office. • Collaborated as Co-Chair of NAMFCU Training Committee, promoting best practices nationwide.

• Negotiated settlements for Nationwide insureds, ensuring favorable outcomes in complex motor vehicle policy cases. • Represented clients in court when settlements were not viable, demonstrating strong litigation skills. • Achieved a high settlement success rate, reducing trial costs and enhancing client satisfaction.

• Served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney, managing all levels of prosecution for misdemeanor and felony cases. • Successfully prosecuted a high-profile death penalty trial, demonstrating expertise in complex legal matters. • Tried multiple cases to verdict before juries, achieving favorable outcomes that upheld justice in the community.