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Brian  D.  Roark

Nashville
P:(615) 742-7753
F:(615) 742-0442

Practices

Education
University of North Carolina - J.D., 1999
Lipscomb University - B.A., 1995

Bar Admissions
Tennessee, 1999

Memberships
Health Care Compliance Association
American Health Lawyers Association
American Bar Association

Honors & Distinctions
Articles Editor, North Carolina Law Review
Law Clerk to James C. Fox, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1999-2001



Brian is an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice Area.  His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including healthcare, software and securities litigation.  Brian has represented several healthcare companies in conducting internal investigations, responding to government inquiries and defending whistleblower lawsuits.  He has particular experience litigating issues relating to Medicare Fraud and the False Claims Act.  He also has represented healthcare companies in Medicare audits and overpayment disputes.

Brian also has significant experience handling software-related litigation, including disputes involving systems implementation, outsourcing arrangements and licensing matters.  He has represented software companies, customers, and consulting firms in federal and state courts and in arbitrations.  Brian currently serves as the chair of the firm's Litigation Technology Committee.

Brian graduated summa cum laude from Lipscomb University with a B.A. in English.  He received his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina, where he served as articles editor of the North Carolina Law Review.  Prior to joining the firm, he served as judicial clerk to the Honorable James C. Fox, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Brian currently serves on the board of Safe Haven Family Shelter. He is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations as well as a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and Health Care Compliance Association.