Garrison

Michael S. Garrison

Co-Chair, Health Care Practice Group | Member in Charge of Morgantown Office

Morgantown, WV

office 304.291.7926

mobile 304.276.9015

Overview

Services

Distinctions

Admissions

Memberships

Resources

Results

Mr. Garrison's primary areas of practice are health care law, commercial and labor and employment litigation, higher education, government relations, corporate governance and board advising, appellate work, and business planning and management. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

Education

West Virginia University, B.A. in Political Science and English Literature,1992
University of Oxford, Oxford, England, St. Anne's College, Rotary International Scholar, 1992 - 1993
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1996

Experience

Advising health care clients on a diverse array of matters, including heath care laws and regulations, legislation, contracts, corporate governance, litigation, mergers/acquisitions, and reorganizations/bankruptcy
Representing business and individual clients in federal, state, and local government relations matters
Drafting and promoting legislation and administrative rules before the West Virginia Legislature and Executive Branch, including testifying before various legislative committees and administrative bodies
Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts and agreements
Performing due diligence investigations in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions (including bankruptcy)
Extensive mediation, trial, trial preparation, and appellate experience before federal and state courts
Extensive media and crisis management experience for several clients
Serving as General Counsel to specific hospital and higher education clients
President, West Virginia University, 2007 - 2008
Chief of Staff to the Office of Governor Bob Wise, 2001 - 2003
Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue, 2001
Administrative Assistant, Office of Senator Robert C. Byrd, 1992

Appellate Litigation Business Expansion & Development Compliance, Privacy & Investigations Education Law Government Contracts Government Relations Health Care Law Labor & Employment Law Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions Nursing Homes Shale Gas Law Technology

Distinctions

Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment Law
Selected as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the United States Jaycees, 2004
Selected as Toll Fellow for excellence in public service by the Council of State Governments, 2003
Selected by Student Government Association for outstanding contribution to students of West Virginia University

Admissions

West Virginia State Bar
Pennsylvania State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia

Memberships

Guest Lecturer, The George Washington University, Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2009 - present
American College of Healthcare Executives
American Health Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Member, Big East Conference Council of Presidents, 2007 - 2008
Member, Council of Presidents, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, 2007 - 2008
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2003 - 2007
West Virginia University Alumni Association National Board, 2001 - 2007
Governor's Commission on Governing in the 21st Century, 2004

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mountain East Conference in Exit Fee Lawsuit 64 Spilman Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers Health Care Law & COVID-19: Industry Insights 67 Spilman Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers Garrison reflects on law, political careers with eye towards the future Spilman Assists Fairmont General Hospital in Sale to Alecto Healthcare Services State high court reverses tax ruling against UHC WV Supreme Court of Appeals Reverses 2013 $1 Million Tax on United Hospital Center Spilman Helps Secure Important Ruling for United Hospital Center Supreme Court hears hospital taxation case Personal Services Corporations Close Multi-Million Dollar Transaction University Prevails in Appeal Before WV Supreme Court & Upholds Class Action Waiver

Experience

Advising health care clients on a diverse array of matters, including heath care laws and regulations, legislation, contracts, corporate governance, litigation, mergers/acquisitions, and reorganizations/bankruptcy

Representing business and individual clients in federal, state, and local government relations matters

Drafting and promoting legislation and administrative rules before the West Virginia Legislature and Executive Branch, including testifying before various legislative committees and administrative bodies

Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts and agreements

Performing due diligence investigations in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions (including bankruptcy)

Extensive mediation, trial, trial preparation, and appellate experience before federal and state courts

Extensive media and crisis management experience for several clients

Serving as General Counsel to specific hospital and higher education clients

President, West Virginia University, 2007 - 2008

Chief of Staff to the Office of Governor Bob Wise, 2001 - 2003

Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue, 2001

Administrative Assistant, Office of Senator Robert C. Byrd, 1992

Distinctions

Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment Law

Selected as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the United States Jaycees, 2004

Selected as Toll Fellow for excellence in public service by the Council of State Governments, 2003

Selected by Student Government Association for outstanding contribution to students of West Virginia University

Memberships

Guest Lecturer, The George Washington University, Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2009 - present

American College of Healthcare Executives

American Health Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Member, Big East Conference Council of Presidents, 2007 - 2008

Member, Council of Presidents, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, 2007 - 2008

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 2003 - 2007

West Virginia University Alumni Association National Board, 2001 - 2007

Governor's Commission on Governing in the 21st Century, 2004

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