James Peacock

James Peacock is an experienced trial lawyer with a health care practice focused on false claims act cases, government investigations, civil investigative demands and health care related litigation. He also handles matters related to employment, breach of contract, managed care payment disputes, and regulatory disputes. Outside of the litigation setting, he advises clients regarding a wide variety of matters including internal investigations and compliance. His clients include large hospital systems, physician practices, physician groups, individual physicians, pharmacy benefit managers, and health care insurance companies.

James is a former federal prosecutor who served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas. During his tenure with the Department of Justice, he investigated and prosecuted entities and individuals for a variety of criminal activity, with a particular emphasis on cases involving white collar crime and health care fraud including mail fraud, wire fraud, false claims act violations, social security fraud, and money laundering.

Previously, James served as general counsel of claims, litigation, and risk prevention at Baylor Scott & White Health, where he oversaw legal enterprise efforts related to the investigation and handling of claims, management and direction of outside counsel in litigation, and root cause analysis of adverse and sentinel events.

Concentrations

•False Claims Act defense
•Health care litigation
•Litigation
•Government and internal investigations
•Compliance counseling
•Professional liability
•Risk management

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Health Care Law, 2025-2026
•Litigation - Health Care, 2025-2026