Lara M. Longo
About
Lara M. Longo has over 27 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on Qui Tam cases and healthcare law. She has successfully managed high-profile cases under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act and the Federal False Claims Act, leading to numerous favorable settlements and appellate victories.ย She has extensive experience in managing complex discovery, negotiating multi-state legal matters, and representing clients in government investigations as well as professional licensure cases.ย Laraโs strategic litigation approach and deep understanding of the regulatory landscape have consistently allowed her to achieve positive outcomes while protecting her clients’ interests.ย
In addition to her litigation expertise, Lara has a strong background in regulatory compliance and healthcare transactions. She has developed healthcare compliance programs, guided clients through FDA approval processes, and assisted in setting up healthcare facilities. Her in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations enables her to provide practical and effective legal solutions that help clients navigate complex compliance requirements. Lara is dedicated to ensuring that healthcare organizations and other entities can operate within legal frameworks efficiently and effectively.ย
Experience
- Drafted and helped pass significant statutory changes to the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act.ย
- Prosecuted Qui Tam cases as a government attorney and later defended clients in similar matters as managing partner of a law firm in Austin, Texasโbringing a unique perspective from both sides of these cases.ย
- Developed healthcare compliance programs and advised on FDA approval processes.ย
- Successfully handled appellate matters in the Texas Courts of Appeals.ย
- Secured successful outcomes in all professional licensure matters handled to date.ย
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Admitted Jurisdictions
- Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education
- Juris Doctor, St. Maryโs University of Lawย
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice (Cum Laude), Texas State Universityย
Associations
- State Bar of Texasย
- Texas Bar Foundation (Lifetime Member)ย
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternityย
- Center for Legal & Social Justice Legal Representativeย
- CASA (Child Advocacy Group) โ San Antonio, Texasย
- WHOโs WHO of Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs (2015-2016)ย
- WHOโs WHO Professional of the Year โ Law Industry (2013)ย
- Texas State Delegate (1992)ย
- Texas State University Criminal Justice Honor Societyย
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