PRACTICE

Health and Pharmacy Law

Overview

Healthcare is one of the most regulated industries globally. At Pierson Ferdinand, our attorneys have vast experience in the healthcare industry and can provide services to guide you through this complex area.

  • Trial-Tested Litigation Prowess

    Our Litigation team excels in discerning the critical aspects of a case and collaborates closely with our clients to ensure that litigation is managed in a manner that advances their ultimate objectives. We work diligently to resolve immediate issues and help our clients avoid similar challenges in the future, while striving to provide value-add to our clients in an effective representation.

  • Bench Strength and Industry Experienced

    PierFerd Litigation partners provide clients across various industries globally with comprehensive commercial litigation and dispute resolution services. From coast to coast, in state and federal courts, our experience spans from appellate to high-stakes commercial and corporate fraud litigation, to IP and insurance related disputes, with the ability to scale up for our clients as and when necessary.

  • Client-Focused Approach to Disputes

    We view our seasoned litigators as an extension of our clients’ in-house legal teams, working collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes through strategic partnership, early intervention, and a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution.

  • Team-Orientated, Comprehensive Strategies

    We seamlessly collaborate with other practice groups to leverage and bring to bear the appropriate industry experience wherever necessary, ensuring litigation strategies are comprehensively addressed, including matters related to banking and financial services, cyber-risk, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, employment and labor, and real estate, among others.

Capabilities

Our Health and Pharmacy Law practice includes:

  • Litigation: Our healthcare attorneys defend clients against both criminal and civil allegations of fraud, including alleged violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and 18 USC Section 1347.

  • Regulatory: Our health attorneys assist providers in navigating the complex regulatory world, providing advice on state and federal laws and regulations, including CMS regulations, HIPAA/HITECH, DEA regulations, FDA regulations, and healthcare regulations preventing fraud waste and abuse. We assist healthcare professionals with implementing effective and efficient compliance programs, including risk assessments, audits, internal investigations, and training.

  • Transactional: Our healthcare attorneys handle transactional matters, including the acquisition or sale of a medical practice or pharmacy, drafting and review of employment contracts, and review of business ventures for compliance with healthcare laws.