Margaret Dodson
Associate
Nashville
(615) 742-7712
margaret.dodson@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/dodson-margaret/
Margaret Dodson represents clients in connection with class action defense, internal and government investigations and disputes involving securities laws and consumer finance laws. With a focus on the healthcare industry, Margaret also represents clients in the financial services and technology industries.
More specifically, Margaret’s practice encompasses:
- Securities & Shareholder Litigation – Representing public and private companies in securities and shareholder class actions, derivative lawsuits, corporate governance disputes and SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings.
- Healthcare Fraud & Abuse – Representing hospitals, healthcare systems and healthcare-related entities in connection with violations of the False Claims Act (FCA), internal investigations and responding to inquiries of alleged healthcare fraud and abuse conducted by the Department of Justice, United States Attorneys’ Offices, and the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Consumer Financial Services – Counseling and defending clients in matters arising under federal statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related state consumer protection acts.
Margaret is a contributor to the firm’s annual Healthcare Fraud Year in Review. Before practicing law, Margaret worked in public and legislative affairs for a telecommunications company in Washington, D.C. Margaret earned her law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. She received a B.A. in history and religion from the University of Georgia.
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Nashville Bar Association (NBA)
Publications
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America — Commercial Litigation; Health Care Law; Litigation – Securities (2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2023)
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee — Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2019)
Vanderbilt Law Review — En Banc Editor