Jason D. Ray

Jason D. Ray

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 28 years

Health care Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Health Care, Litigation, Administrative Law

506 W. 14th Street, Suite A, Austin, TX

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Health Care 50%

My clients include physicians, chiropractors, dentists, nurses, speech language therapists, podiatrists, psychologists and psychiatrists, whether in Medicaid, insurance or private pay settings.

23 years | 50 cases

50%
Litigation 40%

I am a former state agency prosecutor and general counsel. I now use that experience to provide legal representation to businesses facing licensing and regulatory challenges. If you have issues with someone and want to sue, you will need a litigation lawyer. Whether you are just seeking settlement, or need experienced and affordable trial counsel, I can help.

27 years | 300 cases

40%
Administrative Law 10%

Federal and state agencies are required to follow their statute and rules in order for their actions to be constitutional. Whether the venue is the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or state or federal court, I can help. Past clients include Physicians, Chiropractors, Nurses, Dentists, Engineers, Teachers, Architects, Pawn Shops, Licensed RMLO/Mortgage Brokers, HVAC, Plumbers, Electricians, and various Professional Associations on behalf of their members.

29 years | 550 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Riggs & Ray, PC

506 W. 14th Street, Suite A, Austin, TX, 78701

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Jason D. Ray's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2013 | Administrative Law

Fantastic!

Jason is an amazing attorney! He helped me in preventing my license from being reported to the board. I had already recommended him to a friend, and her matter was successful too. Jason is smart, knowledgeable, and very professional. He pays attention to the details. He advocates for his clients, an...d either he or other members of his firm are always available if you have questions or concerns. I would have Jason and his team in my corner any day!

Posted by Cal | April 19, 2013 | Government

Legislative Advice

I am a practicing attorney in the North Texas Region. I have consulted with Jason Ray on a number of legislative matters and find him to be extremely knowledgeable and well versed in the legislative process as well as legislatives contacts. I find Jason to be available and ready and willing to respon...d as needed.

Posted by Curtis | April 17, 2013

Licensing

Jason is a Great Attorney, he usually knows the answer for your questions. If not he knows where to get the right answer every time. He kepts you up to date on what is going on with your case. There is not much more I can say. Jason is a Great person and will try to help in any why he can. I am so gl...ad someone told me about him.

Posted by Leith | February 08, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Supurb Attorney

Jason was hired a the 11th hour for my case through a referal of my attorney. He and his staff jumped right on it, he gave me options of attack. I wouldn't want my enemies to have this guy. I couldn't have been happer.

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Jason D. Ray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Franklin Hopkins

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jason Ray is the epitome of the complete administrative law attorney. Jason is one of the very few attorneys in Texas to have represented clients at every stage of the administrative law process: informal agency conferences, appeal of final agency orders, judicial reviews in district court, and even oral arguments at the Third Court of Appeals. More importantly, Jason prevails for his clients at every level. Having forged great working relationships with the majority of Texas agencies, Jason is able to resolve his clients’ matters in a practical, cost-effective manner. Many times Jason is able to provide the agency with the information it needs from his client, and avoid not only the future costs of litigation, but also avoid his client having the stain of a final agency order."

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Laura Diamond

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a vigorous and passionate advocate committed to his clients’ success. Having previously worked in state government and now on the defense side as a private practitioner, Jason has the experience and ability to recognize the positions of both sides. The result is a talented and creative problem-solver who achieves excellent results."

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Richard Pecore

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jason Ray is an excellent litigator. He is extremely sharp, knowledgeable and personable to work with and he works diligently on behalf of his clients. Jason is an excellent researcher and a very creative strategist. He knows how to build a strong case for his client from the ground up and brings his full and extensive experience to bear in a trial or hearing situation. In my opinion, Jason is an extraordinary talent and I would recommend him without hesitation to any client with a serious administrative appeal or regulatory matter. You will get your money's worth."

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John Pringle

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jason for years. He is an excellent lawyer. He has been active in the Travis County Bar Association and is an expert in this field."

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Timothy Weitz

Administrative law lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is an outstanding lawyer who I have collaborated with on a number of occasions. He is well versed in the law, articulate, and practical. He has excellent analytical skills, and is a natural tactician. Jason is also well connected in legal circles and health care communities, and has long established himself as a hardworking, reliable, and effective advocate. I have confidently referred to him when my firm has been unavailable to handle certain administrative law matters, and I would do so again without hesitation. Knowledgeable, personable, and professional."

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Taralynn Mackay

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is well known in the administrative law field due to his vast knowledge and experience. He is well spoken and professional. Because of his reputation, he is asked to speak at legal seminars regarding administrative law."

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Larry Laurent

Litigation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is one of the finest, smartest, lawyers I have known on 40+ years of practicing law. His creativeness and insights into legal issues enable Jason to analyze issues from a perspective many trial lawyers would miss. His writing skills are excellent and he is an outstanding orator and advocate for his clients. Jason Ray is the lawyer I would choose if I needed effective and aggresive trial counsel. Larry Laurent, Austin, Texas Att"

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Dylan Drummond

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a superbly-talented lawyer who has a vast working knowledge of and reservoir of expertise related to all aspects of administrative law. I would recommend him unreservedly to any client needing superior representation before any licensing board, state agency, or administrative law judge. Jason also has a keen ability to resolve administrative law disputes on appeal in both the district and appellate courts."

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Richard Pecore

Health care lawyer

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Jeffrey Hellberg

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Weitz

Administrative law lawyer

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Taralynn Mackay

Administrative law lawyer

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Laura Diamond

Administrative law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

2010

Recertified- Administrative Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2005

Board Certified - Administrative Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Shareholder, Riggs & Ray, PC

2009 - 2014

Shareholder, Riggs, Aleshire & Ray, PC

2007 - 2008

Attorney, Riggs & Aleshire, PC

2002 - 2006

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General

2000 - 2002

General Counsel/Managing Director, Gallerywatch.com

Associations

2007 - 2008

Austin Bar Association, Administrative Law Section

Chairman

2006 - 2007

Austin Bar Association, Administrative Law Section

Vice-Chair

2005 - 2006

Austin Bar Association, Administrative Law Section

CLE Coordinator

2004 - 2005

Austin Bar Association, Administrative Law Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Thompson v. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 58 Tex.Sup.Ct. J. 171 (2014)

Favorable for the client.

Harlingen Family Dentistry, P.C. v. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 2014 WL 6844947

Favorable for the dentists.

Janek v. Harlingen Family Dentistry, P.C., 2014 WL 5653501 (Tex.App.--Austin 2014)

Favorable for the client.

Hendrick Med. Ctr. v. Dr. Brown

Favorable for the doctors

Texas Bd. of Chiropractic Examiners v. Texas Med. Ass'n, 375 S.W.3d 464 (Tex. App.—Austin 2012, pet. denied)

Favorable for the client.

Handley v. Bloss, Not Reported in S.W.3d, 2010 WL 392299 (Tex.App.-Austin 2010)

Favorable for the client

Kessling v. Friendswood Independent School Dist., 302 S.W.3d 373 (Tex.App.-Houston [14 Dist.] 2009)

Favorable for the client.

Abbott v. GameTech Intern., Inc., Not Reported in S.W.3d, 2009 WL 1708815 Tex.App.-Austin 2009)

Favorable for the client.

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Education

1996

Texas Tech University School of Law

1992

Texas A&M University, College Station

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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