W. Kirkland “Kirk” Mattei

Member of the Firm

Kirk has a civil litigation practice with a particular focus on the representation of healthcare providers across Alabama. He has extensive experience representing and defending hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities across Alabama in medical negligence lawsuits and other healthcare-related matters.

Kirk also represents and counsels elected officials, candidates for public office, and political action committees in the areas of campaign finance, election law, and legal/ethical issues.

Areas of Focus

Education

Professional Affiliations

Bar & Court Admissions

Significant Cases

After winning dismissal of most the plaintiff’s claims on motion to dismiss, reached favorable settlement in False Claims Act lawsuit against physician practice alleging overutilization, unnecessary medical procedures, and Anti-Kickback Law violations
Represented specialty pharmacy being investigated by Mississippi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. No action taken against client.
In mediation with the government before the qui tam complaint was unsealed, reached favorable settlement of False Claim Act lawsuit against physician practice that included claims under the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, for alleged breach of numerous Medicare and Tricare regulations and retaliation.
In mediation with the government before the qui tam complaint was unsealed, reached favorable settlement of False Claim Act lawsuit against physician practice that included claims under the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, for alleged breach of numerous Medicare and Tricare regulations and retaliation.
Represented client targeted in connection with large scale federal criminal investigation of alleged bid-rigging scheme in violation of the Sherman Act that led to over a dozen convictions. Client was not charged.
In multiple separate cases, assisted health care industry clients respond to investigations by the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Diversion Control Program
In multiple separate cases, conducted internal investigations for health care providers concerning possible fraud by physicians and other employees.
In multiple separate cases, conducted internal investigations for health care providers concerning possible fraud by physicians and other employees.
Supreme Court of Louisiana and all other Louisiana state courts
Pro Hac Vice in various other state and federal courts.

W. Kirkland “Kirk” Mattei

Areas of Focus

Community Involvement

Fuse Project – Board Member

Oakleigh Garden District – President

Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Leadership Advisory Council