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    Kierstan Schultz

    Counsel


    • Manchester
    • Office603.628.4031
    • kschultz@nixonpeabody.com

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    Introduction

    Kierstan Schultz is a litigator and a member of Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. She represents healthcare providers, businesses and individuals, and manages discovery, motion practice and trials for complex commercial litigation matters. She also engages in social impact litigation and related pro bono services to effect social change and to improve the lives of individuals in need.

    Practice Areas

    LitigationNP Trial®Healthcare Dispute Resolution

    My focus

    I represent clients in a variety of industries in all aspects of the adversarial process, in civil litigation in state and federal courts.

    Healthcare Litigation

    My healthcare litigation practice focuses on advising hospitals, rehabilitation and long-term care providers, digital health entities, practice groups and individual practitioners in complex commercial and regulatory disputes, including HIPAA privacy and security laws and regulations, fraud and abuse laws, licensing, billing and reimbursement. Our team has successfully litigated against governmental entities on behalf of providers to vindicate reimbursement rights. I also concentrate on defending clients accused of professional misconduct and/or negligence. I represent individual providers in disciplinary proceedings before their respective licensing boards. I assist institutional providers in seeking appointment of guardians over the person and estate for incapacitated individuals in their care.

    Complex Commercial Disputes

    My commercial litigation practice focuses on representing financial institutions, corporate entities and individuals across the economic spectrum, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in disputes before state and federal courts and in alternative forums. Typically, these cases involve a wide range of business and financial problems, insurance coverage, unfair and deceptive trade practice, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and probate-related issues. I have relevant jury and bench trial experience to draw upon, but am also well-prepared to handle complex settlement negotiations and all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

    Education

    I have defended private secondary schools and their faculty members against claims and in investigations arising from allegations of sexual misconduct, and I have gained similar experience with a set of international investigations into a nonprofit organization’s operation of schools abroad.

    Impact Litigation and Pro Bono Services

    I allocate a portion of my practice to impact litigation and other pro bono services. Litigation is a powerful tool to achieve substantive social and institutional changes. My work in these areas focuses on protecting the interests of abused or neglected children, as well as older adults and people with disabilities.

    Looking ahead

    In order to thrive and meet future challenges head on, healthcare organizations and providers must continue to evolve. The state and federal regulatory burden on all sectors of the healthcare industry is increasing. Many of these issues have become politicized and continue to garner significant media attention. Industry leaders will need to remain educated on the issues and potential penalties, and will need reliable access to practical options for pursuit of litigation and other dispute resolution strategies.

    In the news

    • New Hampshire Bulletin

      ‘We’re teetering on the edge.’ Are Medicaid rates making it harder to age at home?

      This article, focusing on roughly 600 New Hampshire residents at risk of losing at-home care in July if the state doesn’t increase its Medicaid-funded Choices for Independence (CFI) payments to providers, refers to a pending CFI federal lawsuit filed against the state Department of Health and Human Services by NP, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, and the AARP Foundation. The NP team involved in the case is led by Manchester Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz and includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights and Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Dan Deane, both of Manchester, and Complex Disputes associates Scott Dinner of Washington, DC and Tammy Nguyen of Chicago.

      March 22, 2023
    • New Hampshire Bar News

      SCOTUS rejects nursing home PREP Act immunity case

      Boston partner Morgan Nighan, Manchester counsel Kiersten Schultz and Manchester associate Erin Bucksbaum, all of the Complex Disputes practice, contributed this article discussing the U.S. Supreme Court denying certiorari of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion issued in Saldana v. Glenhaven Healthcare LLC, which found no federal jurisdiction over state-law claims in which the defendant nursing home raised a defense under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act.

      Jan 18, 2023
    • New Hampshire Bar News

      Government audit and enforcement regarding pandemic relief funds in 2022

      Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo, and Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz contributed this article related to healthcare providers that have received coronavirus relief funds, and what those organizations should be aware of as we enter the audit and enforcement phase of government relief programs.
      Jan 28, 2022
    • Associated Press

      Fund urged for sex abuse victims at youth detention center

      This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.
      Jan 20, 2022
    • Associated Press

      Settlement fund proposed for youth center sex abuse victims

      This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.
      Jan 18, 2022
    • Granite State News Collaborative

      Lawsuit alleges DHHS fails to properly administer Medicaid waiver program

      This article covers a federal judge’s decision that a class-action lawsuit over the plaintiffs’ right to live independently instead of being placed in institutional care may proceed, quoting Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team working on the case includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Daniel Deane, Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, and paralegal Sharon Willier, all of the Manchester office.
      Dec 4, 2021
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Judge allows health care lawsuit vs state to proceed

      This article, covering a federal judge’s ruling that a class-action lawsuit over the plaintiffs’ right to live independently instead of being placed in institutional care may proceed, quotes Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz on the decision. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team working on the case includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Daniel Deane, Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, and paralegal Sharon Willier, all of the Manchester office.
      Nov 29, 2021
    • Inside Health Policy

      Lawsuit Says Missing NH In-Home Care Leads to Nursing Home Stays

      This article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program. The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
      Jan 19, 2021
    • Concord Monitor

      Lawsuit Seeks Stop to Unnecessary Placements in NH Nursing Homes

      Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz is quoted in this article covering a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
      Jan 12, 2021
    • McKnight’s Senior Living

      Medicaid waiver enrollees put at risk of unnecessary nursing home placement, lawsuit claims

      The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.

      The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.

      Jan 12, 2021
    • Reuters Legal

      New Hampshire Sued over 'Unnecessary' Nursing Facility Placements

      The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.

      The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.

      Jan 11, 2021
    • New Hampshire Public Radio

      Lawsuit Alleges New Hampshire Is Failing to Administer Program for Seniors, People with Disabilities

      The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.

      The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.

      Jan 11, 2021
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Lawsuit: State Shirking Responsibility for At-Home Care Services

      The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.

      The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.

      Jan 11, 2021
    • The Associated Press

      New Hampshire House to Hold Hybrid Public Hearings on Bills

      The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.

      The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.

      Jan 11, 2021
    • Law360

      Aetna Blasts Conformis For Using Patient To Force Coverage

      Complex Commercial Disputes co-practice group leader and Boston partner Steve LaRose and Manchester associate Kierstan Schultz were mentioned in this article for representing Aetna in a suit regarding coverage for medical device manufacturer Conformis’ customized total knee implants.
      July 24, 2020
    • New Hampshire Bar News

      Proposed rules aim to transform key federal laws restricting health care arrangements

      Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz and Los Angeles Health Care associate Harsh Parikh co-wrote this contributed article analyzing two new rules proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at addressing perceived barriers to care coordination and value-based care in the health industry.
      Jan 15, 2020
    • Law.com Litigation Daily

      Litigators of the Week

      Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Scott O’Connell, head of the Litigation Department, is named one of the Litigators of the Week for securing an award of legal fees for his clients, a group of 26 New Hampshire hospitals who sued the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The litigation team also included Boston Complex Commercial Disputes associates Morgan Nighan and Kierstan Schultz.
      April 5, 2019
    • New Hampshire Business Review

      When a fee becomes a tax: The difference between NH’s two key funding sources

      Manchester complex commercial dispute associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki authored this column discussing how New Hampshire distinguishes the difference between taxes and fees, the government’s two main sources of revenue, under law.
      May 11, 2018

    Admitted to practice

    New Hampshire
    Massachusetts
    New York
    U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
    U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

    Education

    Cornell University Law School, J.D.
    George Washington University, B.A., summa cum laude

    Recognition

    • Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 in the field of Commercial Litigation; listed since 2022.
    • Received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law

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      Nixon Peabody secures acquittal for former police captain accused of criminal tax charge

      Jan 13, 2023
    • Alert

      SCOTUS rejects nursing home PREP Act immunity case

      Nov 29, 2022
    • Alert

      Provider Relief Fund update: Reporting obligations, reconsideration requests, and payment clawbacks

      April 11, 2022
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