Jay D. Reyero grew up playing team sports and sees himself as an integral part of his client’s team when they engage him. He truly respects those with whom he works, and he always gives maximum effort for the benefit of the team. As a member of the firm, he is responsive and respectful, striving to make sure each client receives the full attention they deserve. Jay enjoys solving problems, and is adept at listening and asking the right questions. He can communicate complex issues effectively, helping clients understand and feel comfortable with the course of action required. He has a background as both a litigator and transactional attorney, bringing a unique and balanced perspective to the firm’s clients.
Jay’s practice focuses on the representation of business clients, with health care being the core of his practice. His health care and regulatory expertise involves the counseling and advising of physicians, physician groups, other medical service providers and non-professionals. Specific areas of expertise include Federal and State health care regulations and how they impact investments, transactions and various contractual arrangements, particularly in the areas of Federal and State anti-referral, anti-kickback and HIPAA compliance.
While he is enthusiastic and passionate about business, law, and how the two intersect, Jay still works at achieving a healthy work-life balance. He values spending time with his family and is an avid runner who enjoys long runs along White Rock Lake.
Credentials & Experience
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Education
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., Management Information Systems, Minor: Economics (2004)
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D. (2008)
Admissions
- Texas State Bar
- 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, 2023)
- Selected in Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition, published by Thomson Reuters (2017-2021)
- Selected in Best Lawyer in Dallas in Health Care, by D Magazine (2019)
Associations
- Texas Health Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section Board Member (At-Large)
Publications
- Author, “The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003: A False Hope,” SMU Science & Technology Law Review, Volume XI, No. 2, 195-226
- Co-Author, “Two Perspectives on Plastic Surgery Non-Competes”, “PSN (Plastic Surgery News)“, April/May 2023, pp. 15.
Media
- Guest, “Fast Cars, Bottle Service and Jail – Details Matter in Health Care” Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto podcast
- Guest, “What Recent Arrests Mean for The Medical Spa Industry”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa
- Guest, “What Does the FDA Alert Regarding Feminine Rejuvenation Mean for Medical Spas?” Medical Spa Insider Podcast with AmSpa
Presentations
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto, Legal 201: Patient Privacy; Medical Spa Advertising; Kickbacks and Compensation; Dealing with an Angry Patient; and Social Media Law, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, Michael Byrd, Brad Adatto and Patrick O-Brien, Legal Panel: The Houston Med Spa Arrests- What Happened and What Does it Mean for your Medical Spa?, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Speaker, A Brush with the Law, The Aesthetics Academy Dallas
- Co-Speaker with Sam Pondrom, Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry, Dallas Bar Association- Health Law Section Meeting
- Speaker, A Brush with the Law, The Aesthetics Academy San Diego
- Speaker, Georgia Rules and Regulations a MedSpa Owner Must Consider, American Med Spa Boot Camp Atlanta
- Speaker, Stopping Embezzlement In Your Practice – Legal Tips To Prevent Fraud And Theft, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery
- Co-Speaker with Courtney Cowan, HIPPA Lawyer Tells All, The Solutions Team webinar
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, This Name’s Taken: The Importance of Trademark Law in Your Practice, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, The FDA Focus: What Do They Really Think About Medical Spas?, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Co-Speaker with Renee Coover, Want to be a Medical Director at a Medical Spa? Beware, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, MSO Structure: How Can a Non-Physician Own a Medical Spa Legally?, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Speaker, Patient Privacy – What You Need to Know to Be Compliant, American Med Spa Association webinar
- Co-Speaker with Sam Pondrom, Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry, Dallas Bar Association- Health Law Section
- Speaker, Sending Blast Emails… Legally: The Can-Spam Act and How it Impacts Med Spas, American Med Spa Association webinar
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, Massachusetts Rules and Regulations a MedSpa Owner Must Consider, American Med Spa Association Boot Camp Boston
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, Flow of Funds – Understanding the Legal Regulatory Traps for Cash Flow in Medical Practices, Taxation and Business Planning Conference
- Speaker, Patient Charting – Record Keeping Requirements for Med Spas, American Med Spa Association webinar
- 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
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd, The Legal Landscape of the Medical Spa Industry, American Med Spa Association- Medical Spa Show
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, Med Spa Rules and Regulations in Georgia, American Med Spa Association Boot Camp Atlanta
- Co-Speaker with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto, Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine & Dentistry, Dallas Bar Association- Health Law Section
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, How are the Explosions of Med Spas Impacting Plastic Surgeons?, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
- Speaker, Compensation Models for Professional Services Businesses, CPA Taxation and Business Planning Conference
- 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
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry, Dallas Bar Association- Health Law Section
- Speaker, Stopping Embezzlement in Your Practice, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Speaker, Recent and Pending Health Law Issues Before the United States Supreme Court, American Bar Association’s Regional Health Law Meeting
- Co-Speaker with Evangeline Lalangas, Business and Health Care and the Practice of Law in Texas, Oklahoma City University School of Law-Texas Legal Society
- Panelist, The Impact of the Hobby Lobby, Walmart and Halbig Decisions, American Bar Association’s Regional Health Law Meeting
- Panelist, Healthcare Insurance and Delivery Post Affordable Care Act, Texas Minority Counsel Program
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, Succession Planning for Professional Service Businesses, Atlas Advisor Group CPE Luncheon
- Co-Speaker with Brad Adatto, Regulatory 101 – Spotting Red Flags in Health Care Transactions, ByrdAdatto University