Medical Law

The USLAW Medical Law Practice Group is a network of experienced medical law attorneys handling healthcare litigation, regulatory and transactional matters for healthcare systems, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and insurers across the country. Our Group exchanges knowledge and experiences with the ever-changing regulations governing healthcare providers and medical companies, along with litigation trends impacting all areas of medical law, through online CLEs, roundtables, and education tracks at Spring and Fall client conferences.

Why Choose a USLAW Medical Law Firm

USLAW member firms have nationwide leaders with established reputations for handling healthcare litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters for all types of medical and healthcare companies. Member firm lawyers specialize in and include leaders in the industry who have written and lectured extensively on litigation trends, regulatory changes, and transaction experiences and trends. Their clients include medical and healthcare insurers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and healthcare systems. Member firm clients trust us to find practical, effective, and efficient solutions to all issues impacting our medical law clients.

Areas of Practice

Litigation
- Professional Liability Defense
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
- Medical Device Litigation
- Antitrust Litigation
- Employment Litigation
Investigations
Governing Medical and Healthcare Board Matters
Medical Staff, Licensing/Privileging, Peer Review Issues
Fraud & Abuse
Privacy & Security
Digital Health & Health Technology
Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions
Payments, Compliance & EMTALA

Health Care Providers, including:

Physicians
Mid-level Providers
Dentists/Orthodontists/Oral Surgeons
Chiropractors
Physical Therapists
Naturopathic Physicians
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Paramedics

Health Care Providers and Insurers, including:

Hospitals
Nationwide Health Systems
Pharmacies
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Group Homes
Psychiatric and Mental Health

Manufacturers and Related Entities, including:

Pharmaceutical
Medical Device
Nutritional Supplement
Health Care Technology

Leadership

Chair

Shyrell A. Reed

Moran Reeves & Conn PC

Richmond, VA
United States

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Vice Chair

Christina Mott Hesse

Duke Evett, PLLC

Boise, ID
United States

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Secretary

Leslie D. Parker

Adler Pollock & Sheehan, P.C.

Providence, RI
United States

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Educational Coordinator

Nichole Koford

Wicker Smith (Central Florida)

Tampa, FL
United States

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