Keith Dugger

Attorney | Dallas

Phone: (214) 615-2051
| Fax: (214) 615-2001

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About Keith

Keith Dugger is a health care regulatory and operational attorney who advises hospitals, health systems and other providers on complex compliance, transactional and operational issues.

With more than 29 years of experience in the highly regulated health care industry, Keith is routinely called upon to help clients navigate evolving federal and state requirements. Working closely with institutional leadership, he delivers timely, practical guidance that supports informed decision‑making in fast‑changing environments.

Keith’s practice includes:

  • Advising on federal and state health care laws, including Stark Law and Anti‑Kickback Statute compliance;
  • Providing day‑to‑day operational and regulatory counsel to health care providers;
  • Supporting physician‑owned hospitals on strategic and regulatory matters; and
  • Advising on change of ownership and other provider enrollment issues.

Keith serves as Office Managing Partner of Hall Render’s Dallas office. Outside of work, he and his wife enjoy watching college sports, gardening, raising two adorable doodles and fostering through Doodle Rock. Keith also has three adult sons of whom he is extremely proud.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University, B.A. - 1992

University of Texas School of Law, J.D. - 1996

ADMITTED TO BAR

  • Missouri - 1996
  • Texas - 2002

memberships

  • State Bar of Texas, Health Law Section
  • American College of Healthcare Executives
  • American Health Law Association
  • Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section | 2022 DBA 100 Club

honors

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Listed in Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars – 2006
  • Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine – 2004