Faculty Profile: John Houseal Jr

Professional Experience
John I. Houseal, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, including health care and construction. In addition, his practice also focuses on compliance, ERISA, and insurance coverage. A significant portion of his practice involves representing clients regarding compliance with federal and state laws, as well as in the litigation of construction related issues. Practice includes:
State and Federal Court Litigation
Construction Litigation
ERISA Litigation and Consultation
Antitrust Compliance
Healthcare Compliance
False Claims and related Litigation
Prior to joining Glankler Brown, PLLC, Mr. Houseal served as Captain, JAG, in the United States Air Force, and graduated from Air University, Judge Advocate Staff Officer School. He served as Assistant Staff Judge Advocate of the 21st Air Base Group, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Trial Counsel and Claims Officer. Mr. Houseal is a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.
Mr. Houseal is also a Certified Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator specializing in construction and healthcare matters.
Education
University of Memphis, B.S. degree, 1967
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D. degree, 1970
United States Air Force Judge Advocate (Captain and Judge Advocate from 1970 through 1974)
Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Arkansas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Rule 31 Mediator, Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
Honors/Awards
Who's Who in American Law
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Mid South SuperLawyers
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
The Best Lawyers in America (Mediation, Construction Litigation, Health Care Law)
Glankler Brown Management Committee
Professional/Civic/Charitable Organizations
Defense Research Institute
Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis (Professional society of selected Litigation attorneys)
Tennessee Bar Association (Member, Litigation & Health Law Sections)
Memphis (former Director) Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
Past Director, BlueCross & BlueShield of Memphis
Resolute Systems
Approved AAA Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
Speaking Engagements
Mr. Houseal is a frequent lecturer at continuing education programs in his areas of practice. Mr. Houseal's past speaking engagements have included topics involving ERISA, health plan operation and construction.
Published Articles
An Overview of ERISA from a Litigator's Standpoint" Tenn. Bar Journal
"HMOs and PPOs: What's the Difference?"- Today's HEALTHCARE magazine
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