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About Brett
Brett Rector focuses his litigation practice on healthcare and commercial disputes. He represents all types of healthcare providers — including for-profit and not-for-profit hospital systems, medical device manufacturers, air ambulance companies, pharmaceutical companies and physician groups — and has helped secure significant awards and settlements for plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. Brett has substantial experience litigating disputes involving managed care and billing and reimbursement, qui tam and alleged false claims, as well as complex commercial matters involving contract, restrictive covenants, employment, real estate and other business disputes.
In addition to his litigation practice, Brett represents healthcare clients in numerous regulatory and compliance matters, including government investigations, medical staff actions and matters relating to alleged violations of federal and state anti-kickback provisions and Stark laws.
Brett is consistently recognized for his work in healthcare disputes, having been ranked by Chambers USA in Texas Healthcare (2023), LawDragon 500X – The Next Generation in Commercial Litigation, especially Healthcare (2023) and by Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation (2021-2024).
Prior to joining Bracewell, Brett was a public-school teacher and teaching coach, served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Michael Urbanski, United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia and was a judicial intern for the Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Outside of the practice of law, Brett serves as Chairman of the Board for Ascension Day School and holds leadership roles at his church.
Experience
Recent Notable Matters
Hospital systems, provider groups, and air ambulance companies — managed care and reimbursement disputes against commercial and government payors
Out-of-network healthcare providers — reimbursement litigation for out-of-network services rendered to insured patients, including under the federal No Surprises Act
Hospitals, medical device manufacturers and physician groups — disputes involving allegations of fraud and abuse allegations, qui tam actions, reimbursement issues and violations of state and federal false claims laws
Healthcare providers — operational and compliance issues, including compliance with Stark Law and the anti-kickback statutes, reviews before the Texas Medical Board and evaluation of self-reporting obligations to state and federal regulators
Healthcare providers — respond to civil investigative demands, grand jury subpoenas and subpoenas from state and federal authorities
Healthcare providers — responding to drug diversion allegations and audit requests by the Drug Enforcement Administration
Hospital systems and healthcare providers — disputes over alleged overbilling and fraudulent billing practices
National hospital company, clinical laboratories and physician groups — disputes relating to hospital services agreements, physician recruitment and employment agreements, lease agreements, commercial contracts, real estate covenants, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, public information requests and privacy issues