- Obtains winning results in various contested Certificate of Need cases before the West Virginia Health Care Authority.
- Prevails in health care administrative appeals in tribunals ranging from administrative agencies to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
- Assists health care entities mitigate, respond to, and ensure compliance upon experiencing breaches of protected health information.
- Regularly provides guidance to providers and entities regarding the privacy and security of HIPAA-protected health information and substance use disorder information.
- Served as part of a legal independent review organization team ancillary to a corporate integrity agreement.
- Conducts large scale due diligence review of health care entities in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions.
- Formulates effective strategies and solutions to effectuate health care mergers and acquisitions.
- Drafts and provides legal review of employment and independent contractor agreements both on behalf of health care professionals and entities.
- Provides guidance to health information exchanges to navigate the complex and dynamic landscape of data privacy/security.
- Conducts 340B Program audits to proactively ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advises clients of federal requirements relating to information blocking and the 21st Century Cures Act.
Bio
From hospital systems to small practices, Neil is dedicated to helping health care industry clients achieve their goals. He provides advice to clients on regulatory and operational questions involving information privacy and security, health care fraud and abuse, Medicare and Medicaid, and other matters pertaining to compliance with federal and state health care laws. Neil also advocates on behalf of his clients in front of the West Virginia Health Care Authority and appellate tribunals, with a focus on litigating Certificate of Need cases. Neil’s corporate and transactional practice includes conducting large-scale due diligence of health care entities, as well as advising clients on general business, contract, and corporate law matters.
One of Neil’s favorite aspects of being with Jackson Kelly is the ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the Firm’s network of attorneys across diverse practice areas. Neil is always looking for an opportunity to create innovative and effective solutions and has a proven track record of going above and beyond to deliver stellar results. He is happy to have the opportunity to do what he loves – efficiently solve problems, and since his clients get to benefit from his hard work, it’s truly a win-win.
In his spare time, Neil enjoys spending time with his wife and his dog, Lily.
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2017)
- University of Pittsburgh (B.A., magna cum laude, 2013)
Admissions
- West Virginia (2017)
- Ohio (2021)
- Pennsylvania (2023)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2017)
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (2017)
Notable Legal Experience
Work History
- Jackson Kelly PLLC (2017-Present)
- West Virginia University Office of Information Technology Services, Legal Intern (2016)
- West Virginia Health Care Authority, State Privacy Office, Legal Intern (2016)
- Hon. Judge William Amesbury, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, Intern (2015)
Professional Organizations
- American Health Lawyers Association, Member (2017-Present)
- Allegheny County Bar Association (2023)
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America© for Health Care Law, Charleston, WV (2026 and 2027)
- Raymond R. Hyre Law Scholarship for Academic Promise, Recipient (2016-2017)
- Wilson Frame Benninger & Metheny Trial Advocacy Scholarship, Recipient (2016-2017)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
- Administrative Law
- E-Discovery
- Evidence
- Health Care Torts
- Natural Resources Law
Speaking Engagements & Publications
Writings and Publications
- Co-author with Rachel D. Ludwig,”Continuity of Care for Federally Qualified Health Centers,” WV Primary Care Association Weekly Outlook Newsletter, Monthly Legal Minute with Jackson Kelly PLLC (May 2, 2019)
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