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Jon Eugene Porter Jr.

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  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed for 22 years
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Jon Porter is a partner of the law firm of McDonald, Mackay & Weitz, L.L.P. Mr. Porter has worked in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Porter was an investigator with the Texas Medical Board, later returned to the Board as a prosecuting attorney; eventually becoming the Director of Enforcement and Compliance. Mr. Porter joined firm in 2003. His current practice focuses primarily on representing health care practitioners before their licensing boards from around the State.


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Mr. Porter is active in the medical community through the teaching of continuing medical education as well as guest lecturing at major universities and presenting as invited speakers at county medical societies and in other health care forums. His regular involvement in the medical community also includes writing on health care matters and related topics of interest. Mr. Porter has established and continue to maintain an active information and referral network through service as expert witnesses as well as consulting with provider associations, lobbyists, agency personnel, legislators, and legislative staff in ongoing efforts to ensure safety and fairness in the statutes and rules that govern health care in Texas.

 

Mr. Porter has extensive regulatory experience with health care licensing and regulation including rule drafting, disciplinary proceedings, and related matters. The attorneys focus their legal practice on administrative law, which is the area of the law involving regulatory boards, administrative agencies, and other governmental entities.  The majority of his clients come from referrals from former and current clients, other law firms, agency staff, professional association

Practice areas

  1. Administrative law: 90%

    Mr. Porter focuses primarily on physician, nurse and other health care professionals licensure defense, health law, general administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical or mental impairment, standard of care issues, licensure matters and boundary issues.

    23 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Health care: 10%

    Mr. Porter has handled various peer review actions, contested deselection from insurance companies, and other actions regarding hospital, peer or insurance actions taken against health care professionals.

    23 years, 40 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1411 West Ave Ste 200
Austin, TX, 78701

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199911/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides1
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerMcDonald, Mackay & Weitz, LLP2002 - Present
      Director of Investigations and ComplianceTexas Medical Board1999 - 2002
      AssociateMAGENHEIM, BATEMAN, ROBINSON, WROTENBURY & HELFAND1998 - 1999
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Texas Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
      Austin Bar Associationmember1999 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Texas Medical Board’Texas Pain SocietyTreating Chronic Pain in Texas: Texas Medical Board’s New Rules and Enforcement2007
      The ReporterDissolute documentation? TMB rewrites the rules for medical records2007
      TSBME Investigations: the Devil’s in the DetailsTSBME Investigations: the Devil’s in the Details2006
      Parent Wise: AustinTaking Control of Your Doctor: Asking the Right Questions, Finding the Right Person2005
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Arkansas School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
      Southwestern UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Austin Bar AssociationTexas Occupations Code Chapter 53: The Effect of Criminal Actions on Licensed Occupations2012
      23rd Annual Advanced Administrative Law Course in Austin, TexasDomino Effect: Disciplinary Action Frequently Creates Collateral Damage to Licensee2011
      Top Ten Concerns for AcupuncturistTop Ten Concerns for Acupuncturist2009
      Texas College of Traditional Chinese MedicineRules Update & Business Concerns for Acupuncturist2009
      Texas Association of Community Care CentersBasics on Supervision and Delegation2009
      Professional Boundaries, Inc.Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2009
      Professional Boundaries, IncLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2009
      Legal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic PainLegal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic Pain2009
      Ideas to Deal with a Disruptive PhysicianIdeas to Deal with a Disruptive Physician2009
      Health Care Reform: Questions and AnswersHealth Care Reform: Questions and Answers2009
      Dallas Psychoanalytic CenterPeer Review Basics2009
      Compliance with Medical Records Keeping Rules: Methods to Stay Out of TroubleCompliance with Medical Records Keeping Rules: Methods to Stay Out of Trouble2009
      The Texas Medical Board: Basics in the Investigative and Legal ProcessThe Texas Medical Board: Basics in the Investigative and Legal Process2008
      Texas College of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe Ethics of Patient Confidentiality and Safety Issues for You and Your Patient2008
      Texas College of Traditional Chinese MedicineHIPPA and OSHA Concerns for Acupuncturist2008
      St. Joseph Medical CenterThe Texas Medical Board: Basics in the Investigative and Legal Process2008
      Q&A on Pain Management: A Panel DiscussionPain Management2008
      Professional BoundariesLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2008
      Professional BoundariesLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2008
      Natural Bio HealthDocumentation for Complementary Medicine2008
      Legal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic PainLegal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic Pain2008
      Legal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic PainLegal and Ethical Concern When Treating Chronic Pain2008
      Dallas Bar AssociationTexas Medical Board: What is it Doing Now and Tomorrow2008
      Texas Acupuncture AssociationPractice for Acupuncturist: Risk Management and Federal Regulations2007
      Texas Acupuncture AssociationTexas Scope of Practice for Acupuncturist: Statutes and Regulations2007
      Professional Boundaries, Inc.Legal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2007
      Federation of State Medical Boards 98th Annual ConferenceManaging Disruptive Behavior2007
      COPC Forums & Joint Lead MeetingTreating Chronic Pain in Texas: Texas Medical Board’s New Rules and Enforcement2007
      An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary PerspectivesLegal and Administrative Issues Regarding Disruptive Behavior2007
      An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary PerspectivesWhat are We Dealing With? Evaluation of Disruptive Behavior2007
      An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary PerspectivesTreating Physicians with Disruptive Behavior2007
      An Epidemic of Disruptive Behavior Among Physicians: A Web Conference Clinic, Legal and Disciplinary PerspectivesRoles of Stress and Burnout in Physician Disruptive Behavior2007
      TOMA’s 107th Annual Convention and Scientific SeminarTexas Medical Board Disciplinary Process: Weathering the Storm2006
      Texas Acupuncture AssociationPractice for Acupuncturist: Risk Management and Federal Regulations2006
      Professional Boundaries, IncLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2006
      Drugs, Texas Medical Board and YouDrugs, Texas Medical Board and You2006
      2006 AMA-CMA International Conference on Physician HealthLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2006
      What to Do If You’re Under InvestigationWhat to Do If You’re Under Investigation2005
      Parkland Health Hospital System Community Oriented Primary Care: August 2005 Quarterly TrainingLegal Aspects of Pain Management2005
      North Texas Nurse Practitioners Presents for NP’s and PA’s: Bones, Muscles, & Joints.Legalities of Prescribing Narcotics2005
      Vanderbilt’s Maintaining Proper BoundariesLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2004
      TMA Pain Management and Controlled SubstancesTexas State Board of Medical Examiners Rules Regarding Prescribing of Controlled Substance2004
      TMA Pain Management and Controlled SubstancesOver Prescribing vs. Under Prescribing: What’s A Physician to Do2004
      Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual ConferenceHonesty is the Only Policy: Applying for a License2004
      Hallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are HighHallway Consultations and Professional Courtesy: The Stakes are High2004
      Vanderbilt’s Maintaining Proper BoundariesLegal and Professional Consequences of Boundary Violations2003
      Basics on the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Investigation ProcessBasics on the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Investigation Process2003
      National Association of Drug Diversion InvestigatorsDrug Diversion and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners2002
      Southwestern Medical Center — Risk Management Week.The Informal Settlement Conference — Not So Informal2001

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      Lawyer Jeff B. McDonald

      Jeff McDonald, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have had the pleasure of working with Jon since he joined our law firm in 2003. Jon is one of the finest attorneys that I know. His extensive knowledge of administrative law has allowed him to represent a diverse group of healthcare professionals before their respective licensing authorities. Above all else, Jon forms a professional relationship with each of his clients, and truly cares about the outcome. Jon is frequently called upon to be an expert speaker across the U.S. on various subjects related to healthcare issues such as medical record keeping, risk management, and patient boundaries. I would recommend Jon for virtually any issue related to licensure or investigation of a health care professional.

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      John Pringle, Health care Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer. I worked tangentially on a case with Jon. His advice was helpful and the did an excellent job on the case. Jon is a recognized expert in this field.

      Lawyer Jeff B. McDonald

      Jeff McDonald, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have had the pleasure of working with Jon since he joined our law firm in 2003. Jon is one of the finest attorneys that I know. His extensive knowledge of administrative law has allowed him to represent a diverse group of healthcare professionals before their respective licensing authorities. Above all else, Jon forms a professional relationship with each of his clients, and truly cares about the outcome. Jon is frequently called upon to be an expert speaker across the U.S. on various subjects related to healthcare issues such as medical record keeping, risk management, and patient boundaries. I would recommend Jon for virtually any issue related to licensure or investigation of a health care professional.

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      John Pringle, Health care Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer. I worked tangentially on a case with Jon. His advice was helpful and the did an excellent job on the case. Jon is a recognized expert in this field.

      Lawyer Timothy E. Weitz

      Timothy Weitz, Administrative law Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I knew this lawyer before law school when he was a young licensure analyst at the Texas Medical Board. I also dealt with him when he was hired as an attorney at the Texas Medical Board and moved up into senior leadership positions. As a defense attorney, I found him to be a reasonable man at a tough agency. When he left the agency for private practice, I was eager to see if he wanted to join the firm I helped create. He is incredibly smart, extremely articulate, seemingly tireless, and undeniably ethical. Glad he is on my side of the docket. One of the very best in the business.

      Lawyer Taralynn Rena Mackay

      Taralynn Mackay, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 13, 2008
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I first knew Jon Porter when he worked for the Texas Medical Board and I have only become more impressed with his knowledge and skill in representing a wide assortment of licensed health care providers.

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