R. Craig Woods
Member

As Dykema’s healthcare mergers and acquisitions group leader, Craig Woods delivers best-in-class representation to buyers, sellers, and middle-market, private equity-backed sponsors in physician practice management (PPM) transactions. Respected for his legal knowledge and M&A achievements, he facilitates strategic relationships between providers, experienced business people, and new capital in the healthcare space.
Many of Craig’s provider clients have never contemplated physician practice management (PPM) arrangements involving dental service organization, medical service organization, or ambulatory surgical center structures. Drawing on his extensive business and accounting knowledge, MBA education, and experience with various PPM industry players, he helps doctors across a wide range of specialties evaluate those new opportunities and negotiates career- and life-altering contracts that include incentive options for their key employees.
“ Within the healthcare industry, the PPM space is so dynamic, and Dykema is at the forefront. Buy-side, sell-side, or sponsor, I understand each stakeholder’s interests and motivation and can get them the result they want. ”
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- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2005, Staff Editor, International Law Review; Dean's Scholarship Recipient
- Texas A&M University, M.S., Finance, 2002
- Texas A&M University, B.B.A., Financial Management and Information Systems, cum laude, 2001
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Bar Admissions
- Texas
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Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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- Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star, 2010-2018
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- Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court, Barrister
- Texas A&M University Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association, Fellow
- American Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
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- Lake Highlands YMCA, Board Member
- Business Council for the Arts, Member
- The Young Advocates for LEAP Foundation, Member
- Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, Member
- Council of Athletic Ambassadors for Texas A&M University, Member
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Texas A&M Club for Dallas, Member
Areas of client focus

10th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference…

Legal Structure and Due Diligence: Key Documents, Letter of Intent, and Negotiations
Craig Woods co-presented on the topic of Legal Structure and Due Diligence: Key Documents, Letter of…

9th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Learn current best practices in the areas of legal, regulatory, compliance, tax, consumer finance,…