Healthcare Attorneys & Legal Resources
Whether you're launching a medical practice, forming an MSO, negotiating physician contracts, opening a medical spa, expanding telemedicine services, responding to a board investigation, or navigating Medicare compliance — choosing the right healthcare attorney is one of the most important business decisions you'll make.
This directory highlights nationally recognized healthcare law firms and educational legal resources for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical spas, telemedicine companies, MSOs, laboratories, pharmacies, and healthcare startups.
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Nationally recognized law firms with dedicated healthcare practice groups. Listings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement.
Holland & Knight
One of the largest law firms in the United States with a nationally recognized healthcare practice group. Advises on healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and government investigations.
Hall Render
One of the largest healthcare-focused law firms in the country, exclusively serving the healthcare industry. Deep expertise in healthcare transactions, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Polsinelli
A national law firm with one of the most active healthcare practices in the country. Recognized for healthcare transactions, private equity, and regulatory compliance work.
Husch Blackwell
A full-service law firm with a strong healthcare practice covering regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation. Known for serving healthcare startups and emerging companies.
Baker Donelson
A leading healthcare law firm with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, government relations, and healthcare transactions. Strong presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Foley & Lardner
A national law firm with a highly regarded healthcare practice. Known for digital health, life sciences, and healthcare technology work in addition to traditional healthcare regulatory matters.
Hooper Lundy & Bookman
A healthcare-focused law firm exclusively serving the healthcare industry. Nationally recognized for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, compliance, and regulatory matters.
McDermott Will & Emery
A global law firm with one of the most prominent healthcare practices in the world. Advises on complex healthcare transactions, regulatory matters, and government investigations.
Akerman LLP
A national law firm with a strong healthcare practice in Florida and nationally. Known for healthcare transactions, compliance, and healthcare real estate.
Katten
A full-service law firm with a recognized healthcare practice covering transactions, compliance, and private equity. Known for healthcare private equity and venture capital work.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
A regional powerhouse with a strong healthcare practice serving providers, health systems, and healthcare businesses across the Southeast and nationally.
Davis Wright Tremaine
A national law firm with a strong healthcare practice on the West Coast and nationally. Known for digital health, telehealth, and healthcare technology regulatory work.
Hancock Daniel
A healthcare-focused law firm exclusively serving the healthcare industry in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Deep expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance and transactions.
Healthcare Legal Practice Areas
Healthcare law spans dozens of specialized practice areas. Use this guide to identify the type of attorney you need for your specific situation.
Business Formation
- ›Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)
- ›MSO Formation
- ›PLLC Formation
- ›Professional Corporations
- ›Medical Practice Formation
- ›Healthcare Joint Ventures
- ›Corporate Governance
Compliance & Regulatory
- ›Stark Law
- ›Anti-Kickback Statute
- ›False Claims Act
- ›HIPAA Compliance
- ›Medicare Compliance
- ›Medicaid Compliance
- ›OSHA
- ›CLIA
- ›FDA Regulatory
- ›DEA Registration
- ›Healthcare Compliance Programs
Contracts & Agreements
- ›Physician Contract Review
- ›Employment Agreements
- ›Independent Contractor Agreements
- ›Medical Director Agreements
- ›Collaborating Physician Agreements
- ›Payer Contracts
- ›Business Associate Agreements
Specialty Practice
- ›Telemedicine Compliance
- ›Medical Spa Compliance
- ›Laboratory Compliance
- ›Pharmacy Compliance
- ›Behavioral Health Compliance
- ›Digital Health Law
- ›Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Transactions & Finance
- ›Business Acquisitions
- ›Practice Sales
- ›Mergers & Acquisitions
- ›Private Equity
- ›Venture Capital
- ›Healthcare Real Estate
- ›Healthcare Joint Ventures
Litigation & Defense
- ›Board Investigations
- ›Malpractice Defense
- ›Healthcare Litigation
- ›Fraud & Abuse Defense
- ›Government Investigations
- ›Whistleblower Defense
- ›Risk Management
Intellectual Property
- ›Trademark
- ›Copyright
- ›Patent
- ›Trade Secrets
- ›Healthcare Brand Protection
- ›Software & Technology IP
Educational Legal Resources
Understanding the legal framework of healthcare is essential for every healthcare entrepreneur. These resources explain the key concepts every healthcare business owner must know.
Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)
The Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine prohibits corporations and non-physicians from practicing medicine or employing physicians to practice medicine. Most states have some form of CPOM restriction, though the strictness varies significantly. California, Texas, and New York have among the strictest CPOM laws. Understanding CPOM is essential before forming any healthcare business that involves physician services.
PC/MSO & Corporate Practice of Medicine Guide →Management Service Organizations (MSOs)
An MSO is a non-clinical business entity that provides administrative and operational services to a physician-owned medical practice under a management services agreement. The MSO can be owned by non-physicians and investors, while the physician PC retains clinical ownership and control. MSOs are the standard structure for private equity investment in physician practices and for non-physician-owned healthcare businesses.
MSO Formation & Structure Guide →Professional Corporations & PLLCs
A Professional Corporation (PC) or Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) is the required ownership structure for physician-owned medical practices in most states. These entities provide liability protection while complying with state laws requiring physician ownership of medical practices. The specific requirements — including whether a PC or PLLC is required — vary by state.
Medical Practice Formation Resources →Fee Splitting Prohibition
Fee splitting — sharing professional fees with non-providers in exchange for referrals — is prohibited in most states and can violate the Anti-Kickback Statute at the federal level. Properly structured MSO management fees, based on fair market value for legitimate services, are not fee splitting. The distinction requires careful legal structuring and documentation.
Healthcare Compliance Center →Medical Directorships
A medical directorship is an arrangement where a physician provides oversight, supervision, and medical direction to a healthcare business. Medical director agreements must be carefully structured to comply with Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbors — compensation must reflect fair market value for actual services rendered, not the volume or value of referrals.
Medical Director Resources →Telemedicine Compliance
Telemedicine compliance requires providers to be licensed in the patient's state, comply with state-specific prescribing regulations, obtain proper informed consent, use HIPAA-compliant platforms, and follow payer-specific telehealth billing rules. Multi-state telemedicine operations require careful legal analysis of each state's requirements, which vary significantly.
Telemedicine Directory & Resources →Healthcare Fraud Prevention
Healthcare fraud prevention requires understanding the key federal fraud and abuse laws — the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and False Claims Act — and implementing a robust compliance program. The OIG's seven-element compliance program framework provides a roadmap for building an effective compliance infrastructure.
Healthcare Fraud Prevention Guide →Healthcare Legal FAQ
53 frequently asked questions about healthcare law, attorney selection, and legal compliance for healthcare businesses.
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