Gregory D. Werre is a partner with the Law Firm of Reback, McAndrews & Blessey. In a career spanning almost 30 years, Mr. Werre has distinguished himself defending health care professionals and hospitals in all areas of malpractice litigation through trial or arbitration. His cases range from catastrophic injury to wrongful death actions. In addition to professional negligence claims, Mr. Werre has successfully defended claims for elder abuse, dependent adult abuse, health care fraud, battery, violations of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, unfair business practices, and punitive damages. He also represents health care providers in licensure disciplinary proceedings such as Medical Board and Nursing Board accusations; defending all phases from initial investigation through administrative hearing. Moreover, he leads the Health Care Transaction & Compliance Practice Group overseeing sales & acquisitions, the creation of management companies as well as business & employment agreements and patient privacy compliance.
Mr. Werre is an invited speaker before health care organizations regarding relevant risk management and medical malpractice topics as well as an author of multiple articles regarding health care litigation.
Mr. Werre is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the U.S. Court of Appeal, 9th Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Central & Southern Districts of California.
Professional Experience
Admitted: California State Bar (1990).
Education: University of Washington (B.A., 1987); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1990).
Member: State Bar of California; American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.