Michael P. Levinson

Healthcare is the biggest industry in the United States and continues to evolve in our ever-changing political, economic and technological climates. How healthcare entities and professionals adapt can make the difference in the day-to-day and long-term business outlook.

To address the myriad of issues facing the healthcare industry, Berger Singerman’s multidisciplinary Healthcare Industry Practice Group incorporates experienced members from each of our four practice teams: Business, Finance and Tax; Government and Regulatory; Business Reorganization; and Dispute Resolution.

The Group is well-versed in the following areas:

• Acquisitions, dissolutions and internal disputes of entities/partnerships including tax implications
• Ancillary services contracts
• Complex corporate transactions
• Corporate structure, ownership and governance
• Business licensing
• Professional licensing/disciplinary actions
• Healthcare licensure and certification
• Healthcare finance and investments
• Clinical research agreements
• FDA regulations governing clinical research
• HIPAA compliance, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity
• Employment contracts and litigation
• Real Estate matters, including land use, zoning, and private-public partnerships
• Intellectual property due diligence, licensing and litigation
• Insurance due diligence, claims process and insurance recoveries
• Restructuring
• Internal investigations
• Healthcare fraud including Medicare, Stark law and Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act
• White collar defense and director and officer  representation
• Qui tam/whistleblower lawsuits
• Dispute resolution

The Group’s experiences includes representation of healthcare providers, including hospitals, healthcare clinics, physicians, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical centers, hospices, home health agencies, medical staffing companies, rehabilitation facilities, DME providers and pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies. We also represent long term care living facilities, health insurance providers, managed care companies, and entities seeking advice under Florida’s medical marijuana legislation.

With offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach, Berger Singerman serves a diverse client base with a Florida focus and international scope. We practice throughout the U.S. and frequently handle matters in Europe, Asia and South America.

We limit our practice to areas in which our peers and credible third-party evaluators recognize us among the very best in Florida. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver creative, effective and passionate client service to resolve any problem and to take advantage of any opportunity.

Serving the needs of successful individuals in advancing their business interests, as well as in building and preserving their wealth, forms the strong foundation for our practice. We are proud of the depth of expertise of our legal teams, who primarily focus on individuals and families. We work closely with financial advisors, law firms, accountants and trust companies to assist our clients in achieving their financial and philanthropic goals and endeavor to provide legal competitive advantages for their businesses.

Referral matters form a substantial part of our Firm’s practice. When other law firms have conflicts, need in-depth knowledge of Florida law, or require special expertise, they honor us by trusting us with their clients. We put our reputation on the line through our referrals, including two global networks of leading law firms.