Portrait of Kris M. Dawley

Kris M. Dawley

Partner

Kris Dawley is a member of the health law practice group where he represents health care systems, hospitals, medical groups, physicians, ambulance companies, long term care facilities, DME providers and other health care providers in a full range of business, regulatory and litigation matters.

These include regulatory and compliance advice, physician contract and recruitment issues, Medicare/Medicaid payment issues, provider defense in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings, governing board counseling, medical staff hearings and credentialing matters, internal investigations and governmental audits and third party payer disputes.

Kris was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers® in America for 2006 through 2026 and has served as special counsel to the Ohio attorney general on health law and litigation matters.

    Education

    • Wittenberg University (B.A., 1982)
      • Wittenberg Alumni Scholarship Recipient
    • Capital University Law School (J.D., 1985)

    Admissions

    • North Carolina
    • Ohio
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
    • United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
    • Supreme Court of the United States

    Awards & Recognition

    • The Best Lawyers® in America, Health Care Law 2006-2020, 2024-2026; Commercial Litigation, 2010-2026
    • Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyers List, Health Care Law, 2023-2025
    • Ohio Super Lawyers, 2004-2005, 2007, 2011-2020
    • AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Review Ratings
    • 2015 Central Ohio Lawyers of the Year
    • Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business – Healthcare, 2013-2016

    Community Involvement

    • Past Board Member, St. Stephen’s Community House (Columbus, Ohio)
    • Past Board Member, Phoenix Theatre

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