Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation for Healthcare and Business
At Nichols Weitzner Thomas, we combine the sophisticated legal expertise of former big-firm attorneys with the personalized service of a boutique practice. Our team brings decades of experience representing clients in complex matters across healthcare, life sciences, construction, and corporate law. We prioritize practical solutions over theoretical complexity, delivering definitive guidance tailored to each client's unique needs. Our nimble structure ensures rapid responsiveness, with direct access to senior attorneys who understand both legal requirements and operational realities. We focus on industries we know intimately, allowing us to anticipate challenges and protect our clients' interests proactively.Our approach eliminates unnecessary overhead and costs, providing exceptional value without compromising quality. We serve as long-term partners for startups, family-owned businesses, and large corporations alike, adapting our services to each client's stage and budget. Our attorneys have served as in-house counsel and board members, giving us insider perspectives that enhance our strategic counsel. We measure success by our clients' ability to achieve their goals while navigating regulatory complexities and high-stakes disputes.
Services
Healthcare Law
Life Sciences Regulation
Construction Disputes
Outside General Counsel
Corporate Transactions
Regulatory Compliance
Appellate Representation
Payor Reimbursement Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of big-firm experience with personalized boutique service
- Our attorneys have insider experience from major healthcare systems
- We provide proactive legal strategies tailored to industry-specific challenges
- Our nimble structure ensures rapid response times and direct attorney access
- We deliver senior-level expertise at cost-effective rates
What people say
Experienced team
Personalized service
Industry expertise
Proactive approach
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Healthcare Law
Our healthcare law practice provides comprehensive legal solutions for providers, systems, and organizations. We handle regulatory compliance, reimbursement disputes, and strategic growth initiatives. Our team includes former in-house counsel with deep experience in major health systems, ensuring practical, actionable advice that addresses both legal requirements and operational realities.
Life Sciences Regulation
We represent life sciences companies navigating complex regulatory environments. Our services include FDA compliance, intellectual property protection, and transactional support for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device firms. Our attorneys understand the unique challenges of bringing innovations to market while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Construction Disputes
Our construction law practice resolves high-stakes disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. We handle contract interpretation, delay claims, and payment disputes for contractors, owners, and engineering firms. Our team's litigation experience provides strategic advantages in preventing and resolving construction-related conflicts.
Outside General Counsel
We provide scalable legal support as outside general counsel for growing companies. Services include contract review, compliance programs, and strategic guidance through all business stages. Our flexible approach offers senior-level expertise without the overhead of a full-time legal department, tailored to each client's specific needs.
Appellate Representation
Our appellate practice focuses on complex legal issues requiring specialized brief writing and oral argument skills. We represent clients in state and federal appellate courts, with a track record of overturning unfavorable rulings and establishing favorable precedents through rigorous legal analysis and persuasive advocacy.
People
Scott Nichols
Partner
Scott Nichols brings extensive experience in complex litigation and corporate transactions. Licensed in Texas and California, he has represented major healthcare systems and corporations in high-stakes matters. His background includes leadership roles at prominent law firms and academic medical centers.
Marissa Weitzner
Partner
Marissa Weitzner specializes in healthcare regulatory matters and compliance programs. With experience at top-tier law firms, she advises providers on HIPAA, Stark Law, and Medicare compliance. Her practical approach helps clients navigate complex legal frameworks while maintaining operational efficiency.
Zach Thomas
Partner
Zach Thomas handles construction litigation and corporate transactions across multiple jurisdictions. Licensed in four states, he combines technical legal knowledge with business acumen to resolve disputes and structure deals that align with clients' strategic objectives.
Kevin Wood
Partner
Kevin Wood focuses on life sciences regulation and corporate governance. His experience includes advising biotechnology firms on FDA compliance and intellectual property matters. He provides strategic counsel to companies navigating regulatory challenges during growth phases.
Melanie Rubinsky
Partner
Melanie Rubinsky specializes in appellate advocacy and complex litigation. With a track record of successful appeals, she provides strategic legal analysis and persuasive advocacy in state and federal appellate courts for diverse clients.
Questions
What makes Nichols Weitzner Thomas different from other law firms?
We combine big-firm experience with boutique responsiveness, focusing on industries we know intimately to provide practical, actionable legal advice.
Do you work with healthcare providers outside Texas?
While based in Texas, we represent healthcare organizations nationwide through our regulatory compliance and reimbursement dispute services.
How do you handle complex construction litigation?
Our team uses litigation experience to develop strategic approaches that resolve disputes efficiently while protecting clients' financial interests.
What experience do you have with life sciences companies?
We've represented biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies on regulatory compliance, IP protection, and funding transactions.
Can you serve as ongoing legal counsel for growing businesses?
Yes, our outside general counsel services provide scalable legal support tailored to startups and expanding companies' specific needs.
