With a business degree in Management Information Systems, Jay D. Reyero not only understands business but knows what it takes to solve sophisticated business issues. Creating solutions to complex problems is one thing. Communicating the problem and the solution in a digestible manner is another. Jay has mastered the art of communication, leaving clients with both an understanding of their business risk and the path to solution.
Jay has become a thought leader and national voice on health care regulatory compliance. He routinely speaks throughout the country on the various business and legal issues health care businesses face. He has been named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Thompson Reuters (2017-2021), selected to Best Lawyer in America by Best Lawyers (2022-2025), and recognized as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine (2019 & 2024).
While he is enthusiastic and passionate about business, law, and how the two intersect, Jay’s balance is found at home with his wife and three daughters. He is also an avid runner, having completed several marathons and half marathons and enjoys long runs along White Rock Lake.
Credentials & Experience
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Education
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D. (2008)
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A. (2004)
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- Georgia State Bar
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas
Honors
- Selected in Best Lawyer in America in Health Care (2022-2025)
- Selected in Best Lawyer in Dallas in Health Care, by D Magazine (2019 & 2024)
- Selected in Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition, Published by Thomson Reuters (2017-2021)
Associations
- Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section Board Member (Treasurer)
Publications
- Interviewed, “A Patient’s Guide to Medical Spas”, The American Med Spa Association Blog (2024)
- Co-Author, “Two Perspectives on Plastic Surgery Non-Competes”, “PSN (Plastic Surgery News)”, April/May 2023, pp. 15.
- Author, “The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003: A False Hope,” SMU Science & Technology Law Review, Volume XI, No. 2, 195-226
Media
- Guest, “Crisis: When the FBI Calls Your Client”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2024)
- Guest, “Crisis: A Physician Employee Becomes a Ketamine Clinic’s Medical Director”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2024)
- Guest, “Compliance Considerations for New Businesses”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2024)
- Guest, “Fake or Real: My Company Can Be Taxed as an LLC”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2023)
- Guest, “Fake or Real: Medical Estheticians Can Be Delegated Treatments in a Med Spa”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2023)
- Guest, “The Texas Med Spa IV Therapy Death: ByrdAdatto Gives Context”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast (2023)
- Guest, “M&A Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2023)
- Guest, “The Due Diligence Phase: Why Compliance Matters in M&A”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2023)
- Guest, “Hard Conversations: M&A Negotiations”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2023)
- Guest, “Other People’s Problems: $1.36M in Executive Embezzlement”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2022)
- Guest, “Other People’s Problems: MSOs Breaking Bad”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2022)
- Guest, “Red Flags- Absentee Physicians: Consulting Agreements (Part 1)”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2022)
- Guest, “Red Flags – When Family Dysfunction Becomes Business Dysfunction”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2022)
- Guest, “Diving Into the Pros and Cons of In Office Surgical Suites”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
- Guest, “Are Botox Parties and Offsite Events Legal?”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2021)
- Guest, “How Will Medical Boards Answer the Telemedicine Call?”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
- Guest, “Whiteboards: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
- Guest, “Embezzlement from The Top”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
- Guest, “Losing Containment”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
- Guest, “Fast Cars, Bottle Service and Jail – Details Matter in Health Care”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2020)
- Guest, “PPP Update: Forgiveness Rules and Changes from the PPP Flexibility Act”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2020)
- Guest, “PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Other Updates” Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2020)
- Guest, “Weekly PPP Update: Program Refunded, Loan Forgiveness Details, and Beginning to Re-Open”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2020)
- Guest, “PPP Progress and Other COVID-19 Updates”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2020)
- Guest, “Applying for Emergency Funding Under the Payment Protection Program (PPP)”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2020)
- Guest, “Sneak Peek of the Model Rules: Who Can Do What?”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2019)
- Guest, “Legal Roundtable at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2019)
- Guest, “What Does the FDA Alert Regarding Feminine Rejuvenation Mean for Medical Spas?”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa (2018)
Presentations
- Panelist with Michael Byrd, “Staying Out of Trouble”, Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Michael Byrd, “ Know Your Worth: Employment Contracts and Rate Negotiations”, Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2024)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Med Spa Compliance”, The American Med Spa Association Denver Boot Camp (2024)
- Panelist, “Exploring the M&A Landscape Panel: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in a Dynamic Market”, 4S Summit (2024)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto, Michael Byrd, and Alex Thiersch, “Legal Q&A with ByrdAdatto: Your Med Spa Questions Answered”, The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto: Spotting the Legal Red Flags”, The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Jeff Segal, “What to Do when Patients Threaten Violence”, The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses”, The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Sam Pondrom, “Legal 101: The Basics of Med Spa Compliance”, The Medical Spa Show – Boot Camp (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, “Preparing for the Journey: Expectations for the 5 Phases”, The Med Spa Show Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit
- Panelist with Brad Adatto, “Hitchhiker’s Guide: The Five Phases of an M&A Deal”, Mastery Summit: The Aesthetic of Entrepreneurship (2024)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basic of Compliance”, The American Med Spa Association North Carolina Boot Camp (2024)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Panel: M&A in Medical Aesthetics”, Aesthetics Next (2023)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses”, Aesthetics Next (2023)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance”, The American Med Spa Association Georgia Boot Camp (2023)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance”, The American Med Spa Association Arizona Boot Camp (2023)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Fake or Real: Do NPs and PAs Have Independence?,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Speaker, “Top 5 Reasons Your MedSpa is Going to Get Investigated,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Panelist with Jeff Segal, “How to Safely Terminate the Doctor-Patient Relationship,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Hitchhikers Legal Guide: The 5 Phases of a Deal,” The Medical Spa Show Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2023)
- Speaker, “Plastic Surgeons as Employees: Best Practices and Lessons Learned,” ASPS Plastic Surgery the Meeting (2022)
- Speaker, “The 5 Ways Your Practice Will Get Investigated,” Aesthetic Next (2022)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Georgia Boot Camp (2022)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Utah Boot Camp (2022)
- Speaker, “The Big Five- What a Physician Should Know about Their Employment Agreement,” ASPS Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Jeff Segal, “How to Safely Terminate the Doctor-Patient Relationship,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show Virtual After Party (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Jeff Segal, “How to Stay Out of the Crosshairs with Online Reviews,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show Virtual Education After Party (2022)
- Panelist with Jeff Segal, “Legal 201: Moving Beyond the Basics,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2022)
- Co-Speaker, “Legal 101: Formation, Med Spa Ownership Compliance, Med Spa Staffing Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “5 Phases of an M&A Deal,” The Medical Spa Show Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “The Legal Aspects of Medical Spa M&A,” The Med Spa Show Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2022)
- Co-Speaker, “A Discussion About Dentists and Medical Spas,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Grace Lee, “Understanding the RN Scope of Practice,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Arizona Boot Camp (2021)
- Speaker, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Navigating Compliance in Regenerative Medicine,” CAREstream America (2021)
- Speaker, “The Anatomy of a Medical Board and Nursing Board Investigation,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Legal 201: Patient Privacy; Medical Spa Advertising; Kickbacks and Compensation; Dealing with an Angry Patient; and Social Media Law,” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, Michael Byrd, Patrick O’Brien, and Alex Thiersch, “Legal Panel: The Houston Med Spa Arrests- What Happened and What Does it Mean for your Medical Spa?” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Speaker, “A Brush with the Law,” The Aesthetics Academy Dallas (2019)
- Speaker, “A Brush with the Law,” The Aesthetics Academy San Diego (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Sam Pondrom, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “Georgia Rules and Regulations a Med Spa Owner Must Consider,” The American Med Spa Association Georgia Boot Camp (2019)
- Speaker, “Stopping Embezzlement in Your Practice – Legal Tips to Prevent Fraud and Theft,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2019)
- Co-Speaker, “HIPPA Lawyer Tells All,” The Solutions Team Webinar (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, “This Name’s Taken: The Importance of Trademark Law in Your Practice,” American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, “The FDA Focus: What Do They Really Think About Medical Spas?” American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker, “Want to be a Medical Director at a Medical Spa? Beware.” American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, “MSO Structure: How Can a Non-Physician Own a Medical Spa Legally?” The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Speaker, “Patient Privacy in Your Med Spa – What You Need to Know To Be Compliant,” American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Sam Pondrom, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section Meeting (2018)
- Speaker, “Sending Blast Emails… Legally: The Can-Spam Act and How it Impacts Med Spas,” American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Speaker, “Massachusetts Rules and Regulations a Med Spa Owner Must Consider,” The American Med Spa Association Massachusetts Boot Camp (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, “Flow of Funds – Understanding the Legal Regulatory Traps for Cash Flow in Medical Practices,” Taxation and Business Planning Conference (2018)
- Speaker, “Patient Charting – Record Keeping Requirements for Med Spas,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, “Succession Planning for Professional Service Businesses,” Atlas Advisor Group CPE Luncheon (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, “Legal Issues You Don’t Even Realize You Need to Know,” The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, “The Legal Landscape of the Medical Spa Industry,” American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2018)
- Speaker, “Med Spa Rules and Regulations in Georgia,” The American Med Spa Association Atlanta Boot Camp (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine & Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, “How are the Explosions of Med Spas Impacting Plastic Surgeons?” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2017)
- Speaker, “Compensation Models for Professional Services Businesses,” CPA Taxation and Business Planning Conference (2017)
- Speaker, “Business and Health Care Issues Facing Practicing Attorneys in Texas, Including Understanding the Application of the State of Texas’ Corporate Practice of Medicine,” Texas Legal Society at Oklahoma City University School of Law (2016)
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2016)
- Speaker, “Stopping Embezzlement in Your Practice,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (2015)
