Robert W. Liles, J.D., M.B.A., M.S.

Robert W. Liles has worked in regulatory compliance as a Federal prosecutor and as defense counsel, for more than 25 years. This has provided a unique perspective on the challenges faced by clients in highly regulated industries such as health care, banking and finance. Mr. Liles focuses his practice on fraud defense, internal audits, investigations, compliance and regulatory matters. He has represented both individuals and entities in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.

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Robert W. Liles has worked in regulatory compliance as a Federal prosecutor and as defense counsel, for more than 25 years. This has provided a unique perspective on the challenges faced by clients in highly regulated industries such as health care, banking and finance. Mr. Liles focuses his practice on fraud defense, internal audits, investigations, compliance and regulatory matters. He has represented both individuals and entities in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.

Robert W. Liles - Practice Concentration and Experience:

Mr. Liles first began working in hospital management after receiving both an M.B.A. and an M.S. in Health Care Administration. After graduating from law school, he was hired as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) where he primarily handled False Claims Act cases. He was later promoted to Chief, Financial Litigation Unit.

Shortly after the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Mr. Liles was asked to serve as our country's first National Health Care Fraud Coordinator.He was detailed to Washington, DC and was later promoted to the position of Deputy Director, Legal Programs, for the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). While at EOUSA, he advised Federal prosecutors around the country on civil and criminal fraud statutes, schemes, investigative tools, privacy concerns, and compliance issues. He was instrumental in writing and implementing DOJ guidance on the judicious use of the False Claims Act. Notably, while a Federal prosecutor, he was asked by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to travel overseas and train Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators on health care fraud and abuse issues. Mr. Liles also regularly taught OIG agents and investigators at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), on Jekyll Island.

Robert's health care management education / background and his prior experience as a Federal prosecutor provide a real-world perspective when advising individuals and entities on enforcement and regulatory compliance issues.

Financial / Regulatory Matters Handled:

  • Managed our team in an investigation and document production responding to a subpoena directed to a large, international bank, by the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).
  • Managed our production team's efforts in responding to a subpoena for documents by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that was directed to our client, a U.S. bank.
  • Represented bank officer and defended his deposition by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
  • Represented large international bank in a False Claims Act case.

Health Care Regulatory Matters Handled:

  • Represented multiple health care providers in Medicare revocation cases where CMS had revoked the provider's billing privileges.
  • Represented licensed health care professionals in State Licensing Board proceedings.
  • Represented multiple entities in connection with UPIC and ZPIC audits, and investigations by OIG.
  • Worked with a variety of providers and suppliers to develop and implement an effective Compliance Plan. Conducted training for staff on statutory and regulatory requirements to be followed.
  • Reviewed and challenged the validity of the statistical methodology used to extrapolate alleged damages in audit cases of Medicare, Medicaid and private payor medical, home health, DME and dental claims.
  • Directed the internal audit of non-profit corporate operations, policies and procedures to better ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted internal investigation of alleged malfeasance of corporate employees. Provided recommendations for the implementation of safeguards to better prevent improper employee conduct.
  • Worked with corporate clients to properly incorporate privacy provisions into the client’s overall effective compliance strategy.
  • Provided assessment and advice to corporate clients on proposed business models, addressing both the prohibition against improper self-referrals, Federal and State Anti-Kickback Act concerns, and violations of False Claims Act provisions.
  • Represented individuals and entities in ongoing litigation under the False Claims Act, addressing concerns raised by DOJ and State prosecutors.
  • Managed large document productions on behalf of corporate clients in response to Grand Jury, DOJ and Federal agency subpoenas. Advised investors and investment companies with respect to health care sector issues and the possible impact of health care fraud enforcement activities.
  • Served as Independent Review Organization (IRO) in connection with multiple Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) between the OIG and Medicare providers.

Education:

  • South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas (J.D.)
  • Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas (M.S. in Health Care Administration)
  • Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas (Master's in Business Administration)
  • University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee (B.A. in Economics)

Certifications:

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Health Lawyers Association
  • Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member, American Association of Professional Coders
  • Member, National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists
  • Member, American College of Legal Medicine
  • Member, Christian Trial Lawyers Association
  • Compliance Counsel, American Medical Billing Association
  • Compliance Counsel, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  • Faculty Instructor, Practice Management Institute

Recent Awards:

  • Top Attorneys -- Washington, DC (as published in the "Washington Lawyer")(May 2020).
  • Rated "AV Preeminent" Highest Possible Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards (2003 -- 2021).
  • Rated "10.0," AVVO's Highest Rating for Attorneys. (2021)
  • America's Most Honored Professionals: Top 1% (2017-2020).
  • Top Rated Lawyers in Washington, DC & Baltimore (as Published in the Wall Street Journal -- Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings)(December 2015).

Federal Admissions:

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • District of Columbia District Court
  • Maryland District Court
  • Texas Northern District Court
  • Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
  • Texas Western District Court

State Admissions:

  • District of Columbia
  • State of Texas

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