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Lorinda G. Holloway

Partner

Austin
office: 512.479.1149
fax: 512.479.1101

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Overview

Lorinda is a litigation attorney who regularly represents healthcare clients in responding to government subpoenas, in False Claims Act (FCA) and Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (TMFPA) litigation, as well as in medical malpractice cases.

She also represents healthcare clients in business disputes, including those involving breach of contract, indemnity issues and breach of fiduciary duty. Additionally, she has experience representing physicians before the Texas Medical Board.

Lorinda also represents nonhealthcare clients in complex litigation, personal injury litigation and a variety of government licensing matters. She represents clients in state and federal court proceedings and trials.

Lorinda currently serves as the Office Managing Partner for Husch Blackwell's Austin office. Before joining the firm, she practiced with Brown McCarroll.

Industries

Education

Healthcare

Life Sciences

Services

Government Compliance, Investigations & Litigation

Healthcare Operations

Healthcare Providers

Education

J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law
B.A., Baylor University

Admissions

Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Health Lawyers Association, 2008-present
Austin Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, Director, 2016-2019
Austin Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, Secretary, 2006-2007
The General Counsel Forum, Underwriter Director, 2016-present
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2010-present

Experience

Litigated and settled numerous construction litigation cases for residential and commercial property owners, providing insurance coverage analysis integral to resolution.
Obtained summary judgment and sanctions against opposition in Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) action seeking $4.5 million in damages from 10 business and individual defendants.
Represented client in multiyear FCA and TMFPA case involving the United States.
Secured dismissals of Texas Medical Board complaints for a variety of physicians, including those in nontraditional practices.
Represented hospital system, physician practice groups, primary-care clinic, and long-term care clients in government investigations and/or litigation, including responding to extensive government subpoenas and civil investigative demands and assisted with internal investigations necessary for False Claims Act (FCA) and Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (TMFPA) risk assessment.
Represented hospitals and long-term care clients in dozens of medical malpractice cases before and since Texas tort reform, including “second-chair” assistance in large risk cases such as action seeking $30 million for severely brain-damaged adult as a result of developing hyponatremia while hospitalized. Settled for lower, confidential amount.
Represented pharmacist in RICO action filed by insurance company seeking in excess of $2 million in damages. Settled through substituted counsel for confidential amount.
Assisted in litigation of multiple product liability cases for large tire manufacturer, including rollover accident injuring five passengers. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $1 million in damages and case settled for lower, confidential amount. Another matter involved rollover accident injuring several passengers and killing one. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $2 million in damages and case settled for lower, confidential amount.
Assisted in securing defense verdicts in multiple jury trials, including defamation action against television station filed by business owner; wrongful death action involving cervical spine surgery and plaintiffs seeking $2.5 million in damages; and a wrongful death action alleging substandard treatment of a patient with a bleeding disorder and plaintiffs sought $4 million in damages.

Thought Leadership

Article

Justice for All: 2017 Pro Bono Report

News Releases

Husch Blackwell at SXSW 2018

Media Mentions

Austin Business Journal Profile: How a 'daily reset,' dirt biking help high-powered attorney Lorinda Holloway stay grounded (log-in required)

Blog

New Texas Laws Require Public and Private Universities to Remove Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault

News Releases

Working Mother Names Husch Blackwell to 2017 “Best Law Firms for Women”

News Releases

Law360: Attys Dish On Escrobar's FCA Impact One Year Later

Alert

Court Holds Title IX Applies to Hospital Residency Program

Blog

Court Holds Title IX Applies to Hospital Residency Program

Blog

Continued Coverage of the SXSW Interactive Conference, Health Track – Accuracy: Consumer Wearables and Academic Research

Media Mentions

Law360: FCA Attys Clash Over Escobar Test For Implicit Compliance

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Community Leadership

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas, Board of Directors and Chair of Governance Committee, 2017-present
Austin Partners in Education, volunteer, 2010
Zilker Theater Productions, Board of Directors, 2002-2005