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Sarasota Healthcare Law Attorney

Sarasota, Florida, lawyer Fred Soto knows the healthcare industry. He has been a Board Certified Doctor of Optometry for 27 years and is the founder and president of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., O.D., P.A., a private optometric practice. As an attorney at the Law Office of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., P.A., he can help you make decisions about your practice based on his in-depth knowledge of health care, business, and law. His experience in the healthcare industry has made him passionate about representing healthcare providers because he knows exactly what issues they face:

  • Administrative law and healthcare agencies: with an MBA, a Master of Public Health, and a law degree, attorney Fred Soto offers well-rounded, knowledgeable legal counsel to guide you through any dealings with healthcare agencies.
  • Bad faith insurance: When insurers won't pay, lawyer Fred Soto holds them accountable. He aggressively fights insurance companies acting in bad faith.
  • Healthcare antitrust: The healthcare industry becomes more competitive each year. To make their practices viable, healthcare providers often band together in joint ventures. These possible antitrust issues presented by these joint ventures require an effective and knowledgeable lawyer.
  • Healthcare business and transactions: As a healthcare practitioner running your own practice, you wear several hats. Working with a lawyer who can help you make decisions by taking into account all aspects of your business is an effective way to help reduce risk and increase profits.
  • Healthcare facilities: Business, legal, and medical decisions involved with running your healthcare facility are easier with advice from well-qualified legal counsel. Fred Soto can also provide strong defense if you are accused of violating any rules or regulations.
  • Healthcare fraud and compliance: If you have been accused of healthcare fraud or failing to comply with the law, lawyer Fred Soto will aggressively fight for you and defend you.
  • Intellectual property: Healthcare providers sometimes have special needs when it comes to protecting their inventions and business logos. Fred Soto offers skilled legal counsel for healthcare professionals who need assistance with patents, trademarks, or copyrights.
  • Managed care and insurance: Recently, the government has started to target healthcare facilities for failure to comply with HIPAA. These government investigations are time-consuming and invasive, but hiring Fred Soto can help protect your rights.
  • Medical staff, credentialing, and peer review: If you have been dismissed or rejected from a panel membership, there is an appellate procedure available to you. Attorney Fred Soto can skillfully guide you through the appeals process.

Contact the Law Office of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., P.A., to schedule your free and confidential consultation about your healthcare law concerns. The office is available at 941-953-3111.

The Law Office of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., P.A. is located in Sarasota, Florida, and serves clients throughout Southwest Florida including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Brandon, Naples, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Lakeland, Arcadia, Wauchula, Sebring, Avon Park, Winter Haven, Cape Coral, Lake Placid, La Belle, and Moore Haven. Attorney Fred Soto practices law in Sarasota County, Manatee County, De Soto County, Charlotte County, Hardee County, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Lee County, Collier County, Pasco County, Polk County, Highlands County, Glades County, and Hendry County.