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Patrick J. Haddad has over 28 years of experience in the areas of corporate law, health care law, insurance and securities.
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Bio
Patrick is chairperson of the firm’s Securities Law Practice Group, co-chairperson of the firm’s Health Care Practice Group, and the firm’s Co-General Counsel. In his securities and corporate practice, Patrick represents public companies, the boards of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, statewide professional associations, health care professionals, hospital systems, joint ventures, management/service organizations, and managed care delivery systems. His work includes disclosure and compliance relative to current, quarterly and annual filings; Section 16 reporting and representation of corporate directors and officers; corporate governance; audit committee and compensation committee representation; public offerings; private placements; and negotiation and documentation of complex business transactions
Patrick’s health care law practice includes advising on provider contracting, formation of management service organizations (MSO) affiliated with health care providers, change of ownership (CHOW), certificate of need (CON), hospital/medical staff relationships, third party payor reimbursement, and state and federal laws regulating the delivery of health services and the business of healthcare.
He also advises a wide array of mortgage originator and insurance clients, including agents, captive, casualty, property, professional liability, health and worker’s compensation insurers, third party administrators, and self-funded health plans. Patrick frequently assists clients regarding the drafting and analysis of federal, state and local legislation and regulation. He also represents clients before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals.
Patrick is a frequent speaker before legal and business groups on the topics of securities and health care, including presentations on peer review, physician self-referral, anti-kickback, compliance plans, HIPAA, and antitrust.
Patrick is repeatedly named to The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of health care law.
- Read Patrick Haddad’s and Kathleen Westfall’s article “Michigan Auto No-Fault Reform: Proposed Utilization Review Rules” here.
- Read Patrick Haddad’s and Kathleen Westfall’s article “Issues for Physicians on Michigan’s Auto No-Fault Reform Legislation” here.
- Download Patrick Haddad’s article “Michigan Legislation on Sexual Assault Prevention and Retention of Medical Records” here.
credentials
Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section
- State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section, Regulation of Securities Committee
- Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Health Law Section
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers
- American Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals
- Board of Trustees, Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Bar and Court Admissions
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Clerkship
- Law Clerk, to the Honorable Dennis W. Archer, Associate Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Education
- University of Detroit School of Law, J.D.
- Editor-in-Chief, Law Review
- Wayne State University, B.A.
Insights & News
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity: A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends
Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history.
Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people
November 15, 2019
19 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2020
A total of 19 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as dBusiness Magazine 2020 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process. dBusiness polled 19,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties.
August 15, 2019
15 Lawyers From Kerr Russell Are Recognized In The Best Lawyers In America© 2020
A total of 15 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named to the prestigious 2020 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©. The award is given annually in recognition of being named as part of the “top legal talent in the U.S.”
April 12, 2019
One Year Later: Michigan’s Legislation Combating the State’s Opioid Crisis
Patrick J. Haddad and Kathleen A. Westfall co-authored article "Michigan Legislation and Administrative Rules Affecting the Prescribing of Controlled Substances: One Year Later," was recently published in the Oakland County Medical Society March/April Bulletin. The one-year anniversary of the effective date of the first phase of Michigan’s 2017 legislation combating the state’s opioid crisis is soon approaching. This article furnishes a high-level summary of the Michigan legislation and recently promulgated administrative rules, their effective dates and other guidance.
November 20, 2018
Kerr Russell members published in Oakland County Medical Society Publication
Patrick Haddad and Kathleen Westfall Co-Author Article to be published in Oakland County Medical Society Publication entitled: "New Michigan Administrative Rules: Bona Fide Prescriber-Patient Relationships and Controlled Substances Awareness Training"
September 20, 2018
Kerr Russell recognizes our 2018 dbusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit honorees
Kerr Russell recognizes this year’s dbusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit honorees - 21 attorneys, many for multiple practice areas.
September 11, 2018
Sneak peek of Dbusiness Magazine Top Lawyers photo shoot with Kerr Russell
A little sneak peek of today’s DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyers” photo shoot of Kerr Russell with the talented and gracious David Frechette. Thank you to Valerie Maness for her assistance.
August 23, 2018
Michigan Legislation on Sexual Assault Prevention and Retention of Medical Records
Significant legislation protecting patients in Michigan from sexual assault was enacted into law in June, 2018. In addition, the Michigan House adopted additional legislation at the end of May, 2018, which is pending in the Michigan Senate as of the publication of this article.
August 15, 2018
15 lawyers from Kerr Russell were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
A total of 15 lawyers from Kerr Russell have been named to the prestigious 2019 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©. The award is given annually in recognition of being named as part of the “top legal talent in the U.S.”
August 8, 2018
Innovation and Evolution: A Q&A with Kerr Russell's Eric Lark About Trends in Captive Insurance - Captive Insurance Times, Vermont Captive Conference Edition
Kudos to Kerr Russell member Eric Lark who is featured in the latest issueof Captive Insurance Times, pages 48-50. Our ad appears on page 5.
Thank you to Ned Holmes, Jonathan Savage, Justin J. Lawson, for the opportunity. We will be doing a similar feature on Kerr Russell’s Patrick Haddad in upcoming months with the magazine.
July 11, 2018
The Detroit Bar Association welcomes slate of 2018-19 officers, including Joanne Swanson, president-elect
From DBusiness: The Detroit Bar Association welcomed its slate of 2018-19 officers on June 20 at the Detroit Club during its annual meeting.
June 8, 2018
New Michigan Legislation: Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Professionals
Bulletin: Oakland County Medical Society (June/July 2018) -
The first six months of 2018 has seen a flurry of legislative developments affecting the practice of the health professions in Michigan. Early in the year, significant legislation affecting the prescribing of controlled substances generally, and opioids in particular, became law.
May 17, 2018
Daniel Schulte, Patrick Haddad, Katherine Cser conduct "Ask the Experts" panel at Michigan State Medical Society's 7th Annual Spring Scientific Meeting
Kerr Russell attorneys Daniel Schulte, Patrick Haddad, and Katherine Cser arrived bright and early for the “Ask the Experts" panel at Michigan State Medical Society's 7th Annual Spring Scientific Meeting in Dearborn on May 17. Discussing opioid legislation, professional liability insurance, electronic medical records, identifying and preventing workplace harassment, accessibility, patient/physician relationship, and other topics.
May 17, 2018
Patrick Haddad offers comment before Michigan House of Representatives' House Law and Justice Committee, regarding Senate Bill 872, which proposes to extend retroactively the civil statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct
Kerr Russell member Patrick Haddad offered comment before the Michigan House of Representatives' House Law and Justice Committee, on May 16. The meeting also aired on “House TV,” and Pat's remarks begin at the 26:25 minute mark.
May 11, 2018
We've got you covered. Look for Kerr Russell advertising in Captive Insurance Times
Kerr Russell handles all aspects of captive insurance and alternative risk programs. For over 30 years, we have formed and advised countless captive insurance companies and other alternative risk entities, including pure captives, group captives, agency and association owned captives, IRC §831(b) small captives, rent-a-captives, cell captives, series captives, risk retention groups, risk purchasing groups and other pooling arrangements.
March 29, 2018
Detroit Public Television's PBSNewsHour and Nightly Business Report to be sponsored by Kerr Russell
Kerr Russell is pleased to support Detroit Public Television, and, beginning April 2, the following spot will air during PBS NewsHour (weekdays, 6-7 pm) and the Nightly Business Report (weekdays, 7-7:30 pm). View the spot here.
March 22, 2018
Kerr Russell congratulates Jack Richert of Special Tree Rehabilitation System, a deserving recipient of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Legacy Society Community Service and Leadership Award
Congratulations to Jack Richert of Special Tree Rehabilitation System, a deserving recipient of the Legacy Society Community Service and Leadership Award.
March 9, 2018
New Michigan Legislation Affecting the Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Numerous Michigan House and Senate bills affecting the prescribing of controlled substances were enacted into law in late 2017.
February 26, 2018
Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week
Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week. The ad emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We understand the region. We know what moves Michigan. We are committed to the community."
January 26, 2018
Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services
Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.
January 15, 2018
Influencing the Legal Landscape - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in dbusiness
Kerr Russell introduces the third ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "Influencing the legal landscape." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We don't sit on the sidelines. We are active in industry groups and we're driving legislative change. We are leaders in the law."
January 3, 2018
Kerr Russell highlighted in Best Lawyers - Business, Winter 2017 issue
Look for Kerr Russell attorneys and advertising (pages 92-95) in the Best Lawyers - Business, Winter 2017 issue. Earlier in 2017, a number of Kerr Russell's attorneys and practice areas were honored with U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers recognition.
December 22, 2017
Kerr Russell's health care practice updates advertising message for physician association publications, including MSMS' Michigan Medicine and MOA's TRIAD
Be on the lookout for our updated in-magazine advertising for the Michigan Osteopathic Association's TRIAD and Michigan State Medical Society's Michigan Medicine, among other publications in future months. [Design by Nikki Horn.]
December 18, 2017
Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan
One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.
December 10, 2017
HIPAA and the Opioid Crisis
The President declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency on October 26, 2017. This declaration was made pursuant to the Public Health Services Act. The Public Health Services Act directs agencies of the federal government to provide additional grant monies to combat the epidemic. According to media reports, overdose deaths in America involving opioids have quadrupled since 1999.
November 30, 2017
Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season
It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.
November 16, 2017
Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness
Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."
November 3, 2017
Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit
With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.
November 1, 2017
Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.
September 28, 2017
Michigan No-Fault: New Challenges for Physicians to Collect Payment
The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Covenant Medical Center, Inc. vs. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 895 N.W. 2d 490 (Mich. May 25, 2017). This opinion is important for physicians and other providers who treat patients whose expenses are covered by Michigan no-fault personal protection benefits.
September 18, 2017
Patrick Haddad quoted in Crain's Detroit Business “Medical Ownership Spurs New Battles"
Kerr Russell Member Patrick Haddad is quoted in the Crain’s Detroitarticle published on September 17, 2017 “Medical Ownership Spurs New Battles” by Jay Greene. Mr. Greene reviews concerns over ownership models of diagnostic centers, urgent care centers, and cosmetic medical spas in Southeast Michigan. The complete article can be viewed here.
August 29, 2017
Tax Court Invalidates Section 831(b) “Micro-Captive” Finding Alleged Premium Payments Non-Deductible
The Tax Court issued its long-awaited decision in Avrahami v. Commissioner, 149 T.C. No. 7 (August 21, 2017), agreeing with the IRS that amounts paid to a captive/reinsurer that elected to be a treated as “micro-captive” pursuant to §831(b) were not deductible insurance premiums because the arrangement failed to qualify as insurance.
August 21, 2017
17 lawyers from Kerr Russell were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
A total of 17 lawyers from Kerr Russell have been named to the prestigious 2018 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©. The award is given annually in recognition of being named as part of the “top legal talent in the U.S.”
August 21, 2017
2017 Associate Golf Outing at Links of Novi
Like many organizations, we are so dedicated to creating client value, meeting your needs, and exceeding your expectations that we may neglect to recharge our own batteries, on the way to inspiring even greater collaboration, ingenuity, and teamwork.
August 11, 2017
Patrick Haddad contributes "Can health care employers require employees to get influenza vaccine?" to Michigan State Medical Society Legal Alert
From The Michigan State Medical Society - "Can health care employers require employees to get influenza vaccine?" - co-written by Kerr Russell's Patrick Haddad.
August 10, 2017
A culture of giving
If you want to know how a firm can thrive for over 140 years in a city that has faced considerable challenges, walk through the door of Kerr Russell’s suite on the 25th floor of the Detroit Center and get a feel for the people.
July 28, 2017
Catherine Edwards, Patrick Haddad, and Daniel Beyer discuss legal trends in healthcare technology with Oakland County Medical Society
Attorneys from Kerr Russell's health care practice recently presented at a joint conference of the Oakland County Medical Society and the Oakland County Bar Association.
July 21, 2017
Patrick Haddad contributes "Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Health Plan Vendors" to the June/July Oakland County Medical Society Bulletin
Kerr Russell's Patrick Haddad contributes "Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Health Plan Vendors" to the June/July Oakland County Medical Society Bulletin. Excerpt: "Health plans frequently contract with vendors to perform medical chart reviews and to collect data from clinical records."
July 11, 2017
Value-Based Contracting: The Regulatory and Legal Risks for Providers
Patrick J. Haddad was a panelist on Value-Based Contracting: The Regulatory and Legal Risks for Providers at the Willis Towers Watson 21st Annual Health Care Forum in Chicago on July 11, 2017.
March 10, 2017
Kerr Russell attorneys, Daniel Beyer, Patrick Haddad and Catherine Edwards speak at OCBA Medical Legal Conference
On March 31, 2017, Kerr Russell attorneys Daniel Beyer, Patrick Haddad and Catherine Edwards spoke at the Medical Legal Conference presented by the Oakland County Bar Association and Oakland County Medical Society at the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club.
Representative Matters
General counsel for joint venture central laundry service for regional health systems
Regulatory compliance for ambulatory surgical center
Acquisitions and sales of professional practices
Captive insurance representation of Midwest and West coast health systems
Preferred provider contracting between regional supplier and health system
Advising health care clients on regulatory compliance including state and federal (Stark) self-referrals laws, anti-kickback law, corporate practice of medicine, facility and professional licensing, Medicare reimbursement and other matters