Sarasota, Florida, Lawyer Providing Knowledgeable Counsel on Healthcare Business and Transactions
When you are considering creating your own practice, consult with a lawyer who can answer your legal questions about what actions to take to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare laws. The Sarasota, Florida, Law Office of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., P.A., walks you through the process, providing you with solutions that work for creating your own practice, growing the practice you have, or specializing in a specific area.
With 27 years of experience in the healthcare industry as a practicing optometrist, an MBA, a Master of Public Health, and a Juris Doctorate, attorney Fred Soto draws on a wide range of knowledge to provide well-rounded business and healthcare legal advice. He works with clients on a number of issues:
- Boutique (concierge) practices: Healthcare practitioners often wonder how to establish boutique practices that meet state healthcare guidelines without violating insurance laws. Fred Soto can advise you about how to create the most advantageous practice for you that complies with state and federal healthcare laws.
- Physician recruitment issues: When you are recruiting new doctors to join your practice, several legal issues should be considered. Fred Soto can guide you through the process to help you make responsible decisions and avoid future litigation. Some of his services include creating valid and enforceable contracts and assisting with matters related to enforcement and defense of noncompete agreements.
- Creation of your business entity: Which business structure is right for you? As a knowledgeable attorney, Fred Soto helps you consider the tax consequences of different business forms and how to best protect yourself from liability. He can guide all medical professionals through incorporations, partnership agreements, and the creation of LLCs or LLPs.
- Dissolution: When you terminate your practice, working with an attorney can help you with the sale of your practice or with the winding-up process or any final dissolution matters. He can further advise on related asset and debt division issues and handle healthcare bankruptcies.
- Clinical Trials: Human subject research requires compliance with the FDA. Properly drafted informed consent forms can help prevent malpractice suits. Let Attorney Fred Soto create forms that protect you from liability.
- Termination of doctor-patient relationships: A primary legal concern is avoiding abandonment of patients. Working with a lawyer to find out proper termination methods can help you avoid malpractice suits.
- Employee benefits: Fred Soto advises physician employers about hiring and termination, ERISA, and COBRA insurance benefits.
Make sure that you do the right thing. Protect yourself and your practice to avoid litigation.
Contact the Law Office of Frederick E. Soto, Jr., P.A., by calling 941-953-3111 for a free and confidential consultation about healthcare and business transactions.
