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Jeffrey S. Gleason

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Overview

Jeff Gleason is a partner in Crowell’s Health Care Group. An accomplished trial lawyer, Jeff helps his health care clients in high-stakes disputes with providers. Clients have turned to Jeff in a wide variety of matters including disputes over fraud, federal and state RICO statutes, state consumer protection laws, ERISA, breach of contract, the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA). In addition, Jeff has a proven track record of securing substantial affirmative recoveries on behalf of managed care organizations.

Prior to joining Crowell, Jeff was the co-founder and co-chair of the Health Care Practice at a national law firm, where he and his team secured many hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments on behalf of managed care organizations. Jeff and his team were also successful in defeating numerous high-value claims asserted against his clients.

Jeff also previously served as a Trial Attorney in the Civil Fraud Section of the Department of Justice. His work was pivotal in leading FCA investigations and litigation on behalf of the United States. His specialization in health care fraud cases resulted in settlements exceeding $100 million, including a landmark resolution against an individual physician. His exceptional service earned him a Special Commendation for Outstanding Service in the Civil Division, highlighting his commitment to justice and excellence in legal practice.

Pro bono service has been a cornerstone of Mr. Gleason’s practice. A highlight of his career was when he was honored with the President’s Award by the Boston Bar Association for his representation of six Guantanamo Bay detainees. He was also chosen as a Public Interest Fellow by the Boston Bar Association in recognition of his leadership in public interest law.

Career & Education

    • Department of Justice: Civil Division
      Civil Fraud Section, Trial Attorney, 2009-2013
    • Department of Justice: Civil Division
      Civil Fraud Section, Trial Attorney, 2009-2013

    • Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004
    • Harvard College, B.A., magna cum laude, History and Literature, 1999
    • Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004
    • Harvard College, B.A., magna cum laude, History and Literature, 1999

    • Massachusetts
    • Minnesota
    • New York
    • Massachusetts
    • Minnesota
    • New York

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Member of the Board of Directors, Children’s HeartLink
    • American Bar Association
    • American Health Lawyers Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Minnesota State Bar Association

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Member of the Board of Directors, Children’s HeartLink
    • American Bar Association
    • American Health Lawyers Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Minnesota State Bar Association

    • Spanish
    • Spanish
Mr. Gleason is an excellent litigator. We truly value his "bottom line" recommendations in every correspondence.

— BTI Consulting Group, 2024

Representative Matters

  • Representing payor in dispute over an in-network rural hospital’s billing of lab services performed by out-of-network lab.
  • Secured settlements totaling well over $100 million on behalf of various payors involving the alleged fraudulent purchase of insurance.
  • Achieved complete defense verdict on behalf insurer in $40 million claim asserted by Bankruptcy Trustee after two-week trial. 
  • Representing a managed care organization based in the Pacific Northwest in a contract dispute over 340B drug coverage.
  • Secured a $26.1 million settlement to resolve claims against a physician for illegal kickbacks and unnecessary medical procedures, marking one of the largest individual False Claims Act settlements in U.S. history.
  • Represented multiple healthcare insurers in litigation against parties accused of orchestrating an $18 million laboratory pass-through billing scheme, resulting in a jury award of $25.6 million in damages.
  • Achieved a $30 million settlement to resolve allegations that a medical device manufacturer sold defective implantable cardiac defibrillators.
  • Secured an $18.5 million settlement to resolve allegations of medically unnecessary heart monitoring services.
  • Attained a $56.5 million settlement to resolve allegations of improper promotion of ADHD medications.

Recognition

  • BTI Consulting Group: Client Service All-Star, 2024
  • Benchmark Litigation: Litigation Star, 2023-2024
  • Minnesota Lawyer: Attorney of the Year, 2021