Brown & Fortunato Announces Two New Attorneys

Amarillo, TX – Brown & Fortunato is pleased to announce two new attorneys in the firm.

Bradley S. Byars joined the firm as a Senior Attorney in the Health Care Group. Brad’s health law experience spans more than a decade and includes roles as in-house corporate counsel, chief compliance officer, and Senior Associate General Counsel. Brad’s practice focuses on regulatory compliance, complex healthcare transactions, clinical trials, payer reimbursement strategy, Accountable Care Organizations, Medicare Managed Care Organizations, and operation issues for healthcare organizations. He is well-versed in negotiating high-stakes agreements, managing disputes, and offering strategic counsel to healthcare organizations. Currently, Brad is licensed in Missouri and Florida and is based in the Ft. Myers area.

Melinda R. Newman joined the firm as a Senior Attorney in the Labor and Employment Group where she represents clients in employment counseling and litigation matters. Melinda’s background in private law practice and most recently as a federal government attorney, give her extensive expertise in representing managers in administrative and arbitration matters. She is also experienced in advising management on employee accommodation requests, internal investigations and discrimination complaints, and employee leave and disciplinary matters. Melinda is based in the Dallas area.