Walter Edward Schuler

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Associate General Counsel for The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center

Experience: 27 years

Business Law and Health Care Law

Tennessee, 6th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee and U.S. Supreme Court

Client's Choice Award, Client Distinction Award and 18 others

Awards 20

Experience 27y

Online & Web 6

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Walter E. Schuler graduated magna cum laude from The University of Memphis in 1993 with a B.B.A. in International Business. He received his law degree, cum laude, with a Certificate in Health Law with Honors from Saint Louis University in 1996, where he served on the Law Journal Editorial Board, receiving the award for best student article and other honors. Walt has represented individuals and entities in matters related to health law, business law, corporate law, contracts, civil litigation, and state and federal regulation. He has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Walt is an active member of the Tennessee Bar Association, including its House of Delegates (2013-present), its Access to Justice Committee's Medical-Legal Partnership Subcommittee (2014-present) and its Health Law Section (Chair, 2012-13; Vice Chair, 2011-12; Executive Council, 2008-present). He is also an active member of the Memphis Bar Association's Health Law Section (Chair, 2013-14; CLE Committee Chair, 2012-13; member of founding Board, 2012-present;), and he is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Walt also serves on the Advisory Committee to the Institute of Health Law and Policy at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2015-present), and on the Health Care Fraud Working Group Committee of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee (2008-present). Walt is a frequent writer and speaker on health law topics. NOTE: I work exclusively as in-house counsel for The University of Tennessee and I do not accept any other client engagements.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Tennessee

Since 1996

6th Circuit

Since 1998

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Since 1996

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2003

Professional Experience

2009 - Current

The University of Tennessee

Associate General Counsel

2008 - 2009

Evans Petree Bogatin, P.C.

Shareholder

2004 - 2008

The Bogatin Law Firm, PLC

Member/Partner

1996 - 2004

The Bogatin Law Firm, PLC

Associate

1990 - 1993

United States Army Reserve (Active)

Senior Instructor

1985 - 1990

United States Army (Active)

Sergeant

Education

1993 - 1996

Saint Louis University School of Law

J.D., cum laude, with Certificate in Health Law with Honors (1996)

Honors: Best Student Article Award, Volume 40, Saint Louis University Law Journal, 1996; John J. Lawless Academic Scholarship Recipient, 1993-96

1993 - 1996

University of Memphis

B.B. A., magna cum laude (1993) | International Business

Honors: Phi Kappa Phi; Golden Key International Honour Society; Beta Gamma Sigma; Omicron Delta Epsilon

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Client's Choice Award

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Client Distinction Award

Martindale-Hubbell

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Martindale-Hubbell

Superb Rating 10/10

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Biography Published in Who's Who in America

Marquis Who's Who in America

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Biography Published in Who's Who in American Law

Marquis Who's Who In American Law

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Highest Grade (A+) Law Journal Course

Saint Louis University School of Law

Best Student Article Award, Volume 40

Saint Louis University School of Law, Law Journal

Biography Published in Who's Who: American Law Students

Marquis Who's Who: American Law Students

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Member, Saint Louis University Law Journal Editorial Board, 1994-96

Saint Louis University School of Law

year - Walter Edward Schuler

Member, Honor Society

Omicron Delta Epsilon

Member, Honor Society

Golden Key National International Honour Society

Member, Honor Society

Beta Gamma Sigma

Member, Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi

John J. Lawless Academic Scholarship, 1993-1996

Saint Louis University School of Law

year - Walter Edward Schuler

National Defense Service Medal

United States Army Reserve (Active)

year - Walter Edward Schuler

Army Commendation Medals (2)

United States Army (Active)

Army Achievement Medals (3)

United States Army (Active)

Good Conduct Medal

United States Army (Active)

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Air Assault Badge

United States Army (Active)

Contacts

The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center 66 N. Pauline Street Room 428 Memphis TN 38105 Telephone: (901) 448-3510

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Walter Edward Schuler Associate General Counsel for The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center

Experience: 27 years

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Phone: (901) 448-3510

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Health Care Law

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The University of Tennessee, Office of General Counsel and Secretary

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