About Mr. James Peacock

James Peacock is an experienced trial lawyer with a health care practice focused on false claims act cases, government investigations, civil investigative demands and health care related litigation. He also handles matters related to employment, breach of contract, managed care payment disputes, and regulatory disputes. Outside of the litigation setting, he advises clients regarding a wide variety of matters including internal investigations and compliance. His clients include large hospital systems, physician practices, physician groups, individual physicians, pharmacy benefit managers, and health care insurance companies.

James is a former federal prosecutor who served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas. During his tenure with the Department of Justice, he investigated and prosecuted entities and individuals for a variety of criminal activity, with a particular emphasis on cases involving white collar crime and health care fraud including mail fraud, wire fraud, false claims act violations, social security fraud, and money laundering.

Previously, James served as general counsel of claims, litigation, and risk prevention at Baylor Scott & White Health, where he oversaw legal enterprise efforts related to the investigation and handling of claims, management and direction of outside counsel in litigation, and root cause analysis of adverse and sentinel events.

Concentrations

•False Claims Act defense
•Health care litigation
•Litigation
•Government and internal investigations
•Compliance counseling
•Professional liability
•Risk management

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Health Care Law, 2025-2026
•Litigation - Health Care, 2025-2026

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Health Care & FDA Practice
    • Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law
    • White Collar Defense & Investigations

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Government Experience: Department of Justice, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Texas United States Attorney's Office, 2009-2014
    In-House Experience: Baylor Scott & White Health, 2014-2022
    Vice President - General Counsel of Claims, Litigation
    Risk Prevention, 2019-2022
    Vice President Assistant General Counsel, 2014-2019
    Legal Counsel, CHRISTUS Health, 1997-2002
    Professional Certifications: Mediation Training, A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center, University of Houston Law Center Blakely Advocacy Institute, 2007
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Texas
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, American Bar Association, 2019-Present
    •Member, Health Law Section, 2019-Present
    •Vice Chair, Distance Learning Committee, 2025-Present
    •Chair, Healthcare Facility Operations, 2023-2025
    •Vice Chair, Litigation and Risk Management Interest Group, 2020-2022
    •Member, Plano/Denton Heart Hospital Board of Managers, 2015-2019

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Baylor University School of Law
    LL.M.
    Litigation Management

    Baylor University School of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    McNeese State University
    B.S.N.
    Nursing
  • Military Service
    U.S. Marine Corp Reserve, 1984-1992
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Fort Worth, Texas, October 19, 1965
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. James Peacock is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. James Peacock has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. James Peacock attended Baylor University School of Law and Baylor University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.