Peter H. Wickersham, Health Care Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 34 years of legal practice
San Antonio, TX
Practicing health care in San Antonio since 1992.
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Peter H. Wickersham is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Health Care. Peter has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peter H. Wickersham PC.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from San Antonio, TEXAS.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (San Antonio) (2022).
About Peter H. Wickersham: Peter H. Wickersham is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Health Care. Peter has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peter H. Wickersham PC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Peter H. Wickersham
Peter concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Peter handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in San Antonio, Texas
Peter takes health care matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Peter agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Peter H. Wickersham — Over 34 years of Texas health care experience
Peter H. Wickersham is an attorney based in San Antonio, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Health Care. Peter has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peter H. Wickersham PC.
Peter H. Wickersham practices Health Care, Corporate, and Business Transactions Law, specializing in the representation of physicians and other health care providers in connection with business transactions, entity formations, federal and state regulatory matters, physician recruitment and employment arrangements, and practice operations. He represents a wide range of health care providers across Texas, including individual physicians, physician group practices, independent diagnostic testing facilities, urgent care centers, medical research and development companies, and limited license practitioners.
He is the principal of Peter H. Wickersham, P.C., a BV Distinguished Rated, San Antonio, Texas boutique Health Law firm founded in 2003. Peter H. Wickersham, P.C. is also Of-Counsel to the law firm of Pesek & Helms, LLP, an AV Preeminent Rated, boutique Corporate, Real Estate, Health Law, Estate Planning & Probate, and Oil & Gas firm in Dallas, Texas.
Peter has specialized in the practice of Health Law for thirty years. Prior to founding his own firm, Peter was Senior Healthcare Attorney at The Kreager Law Firm, a San Antonio, Texas Corporate, Tax, and Health Law firm and an Associate Attorney in the Health Law Section at Cox Smith Matthews, Inc., also in San Antonio. Peter practiced health law and litigation in New Orleans, Louisiana prior to relocating to San Antonio in 1997.
In 2002 Peter became Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, one of only six attorneys in the San Antonio Metro Area who enjoys this distinction. Peter has been selected by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America© 2010 - 2026 in Health Care Law. In 2022, Peter was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Law in San Antonio. In 2018, Peter was named one of the Best S.A. Lawyers in Health Care by Scene San Antonio magazine. Peter H. Wickersham, P.C. was awarded US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2015 San Antonio Metro Region Tier One Firm status; 2013-2014, 2016-2022, 2024-2025 San Antonio Metro Region Tier Two Firm status; and 2023 San Antonio Metro Tier Three status in the field of Health Care Law.
In 1992 Peter received his law degree (Cum Laude) from Tulane University Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court Board and a Legal Writing and Research Senior Fellow. In addition, Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with Minors in Government and Economics from the University of Virginia (1984).
Peter is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Louisiana State Bar, the Catholic Bar Association, the San Antonio Bar Association, and the American Health Lawyers Association. From 2007 to 2009 Peter served on the State Bar of Texas Health Law Council. He currently serves on the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Health Law Exam Commission. Peter is also a former Member of the National Board of Directors and a Past President of the Catholic Bar Association.
Peter's approach to health care cases
Peter H. Wickersham practices Health Care, Corporate, and Business Transactions Law, specializing in the representation of physicians and other health care providers in connection with business transactions, entity formations, federal and state regulatory matters, physician recruitment and employment arrangements, and practice operations. He represents a wide range of health care providers across…
Clients Peter works with
Peter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Peter H. Wickersham's legal education and bar admissions
Tulane University
J.D. · 1992
University of Virginia
BA · 1984
Jurisdictions
Peter's state bar admissions
Texas
1998 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1992 · ACTIVE
Peter studied at J.D. in Tulane University and BA in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Peter completed J.D. in Tulane University and BA in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Peter runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Peter H. Wickersham
Peter has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (San Antonio)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (San Antonio) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
Locations
Peter H. Wickersham's office in San Antonio
Peter's primary office is at 4940 Broadway Street, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Peter H. Wickersham PC
4940 Broadway Street, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78209
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How to hire Peter H. Wickersham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Peter usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Peter charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Peter will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in San Antonio, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Peter
Peter discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Peter confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Peter's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Peter H. Wickersham
How much does it cost to hire Peter for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Peter walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Peter offer a free consultation?
Peter charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Peter's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Texas typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Peter gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Peter take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
Peter is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Peter will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Peter?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Peter will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Peter accepting new health care clients right now?
Peter's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving San Antonio, Houston and Dallas in Texas
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