Somer Hayes, General Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on General and Health Care
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing general in Dallas since 2013.
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- Years practicing
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Somer Hayes is a shareholder based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Somer has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- General · Health Care
- Handles General and Health Care matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Somer Hayes: Somer Hayes is a shareholder based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Somer has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Somer Hayes
Somer concentrates on general and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Somer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Dallas, Texas
Somer takes general matters in Dallas, 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 Somer agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Dallas, Texas
Somer takes health care matters in Dallas, 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 Somer agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Somer Hayes — Over 13 years of Texas general experience
Somer Hayes is a shareholder based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Somer has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Somer Hayes concentrates her practice on complex regulatory and transactional matters in the health industry. She counsels health care providers and organizations on a broad range of regulatory, operational, compliance and transactional matters and regularly advises on the corporate practice of medicine, fee splitting, and state and federal privacy and fraud and abuse laws.
Somer helps structure health-industry joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions in tandem with GT corporate attorneys. Somer conducts regulatory due diligence and diligence remediation efforts in connection with transaction involving hospitals, hospital districts, certified non-profit health care organizations, management services organizations, physician groups, long-term care providers, assisted living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and other health industry clients. She advises clients as they navigate issues related to the Stark Law, state and federal anti-kickback statutes, HIPAA, HITECH, and Medicare and Medicaid billing, enrollment and changes of ownership. Somer advises clients on licensing, accreditation and corporate governance. Somer regularly drafts and negotiates management services agreements, operating agreements and employment agreements. She advises on telemedicine and telehealth and has represented practitioners in professional liability matters and licensing board investigations.
Somer has advised on No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage compliance. She has experience advising on utilization review regulations and licensing requirements, the URAC accreditation process, and health care claims repricing. She has advised health care payers entering the provider space regarding corporate practice of medicine and regulatory compliance.
Prior to entering private practice, Somer worked as a registered nurse in various hospital and outpatient settings. She has broad experience with both the clinical elements of the health care industry as well as the practical business elements of providing those clinical services in a highly-regulated environment.
Concentrations
•Health care regulatory compliance
•Health industry mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
•Corporate practice of medicine
•Medicare and Medicaid participation and compliance
•Stark Law, physician self-referrals and false claims
•State and federal anti-kickback statutes
•Corporate formation, governance, and restructuring
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2018-2023
Somer's approach to general cases
Somer Hayes concentrates her practice on complex regulatory and transactional matters in the health industry. She counsels health care providers and organizations on a broad range of regulatory, operational, compliance and transactional matters and regularly advises on the corporate practice of medicine, fee splitting, and state and federal privacy and fraud and abuse laws. Somer helps structure…
The kind of cases Somer takes
Somer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and health care matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Somer Hayes's legal education and bar admissions
SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude; Member, SMU Science & Technology Law Review
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The University of Texas at Arlington B.S.
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Jurisdictions
Somer's state bar admissions
Texas
2013 · ACTIVE
Somer studied at — in SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude; Member, SMU Science & Technology Law Review and — in The University of Texas at Arlington B.S..
Law school and academic background
Somer completed — in SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude; Member, SMU Science & Technology Law Review and — in The University of Texas at Arlington B.S.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Somer runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Somer's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association, Health Law Section •Member, American Health Lawyers Association •Member, Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section
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Locations
Somer Hayes's office in Dallas
Somer's primary office is at 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 5200, Dallas, TX, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Somer Hayes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Somer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Somer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Somer'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; Somer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Somer
Somer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Somer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Somer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Somer Hayes
How much does it cost to hire Somer for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Somer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Somer offer a free consultation?
Somer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Somer's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Somer's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Texas typically take?
Simple general 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. Somer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Somer take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Somer 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 — Somer 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 Somer?
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. Somer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Somer accepting new general clients right now?
Somer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas
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