Experience

• Successful defense of numerous professional liability claims against healthcare providers across many specialties.

• Part of Carmody team that obtained summary judgment in state court on behalf of a Connecticut medical school in matter brought by former student alleging breach of contract.

• Successfully represented a Connecticut hospital, medical practice group, and physician at a fact finding before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). CHRO issued a finding of “no reasonable cause” on claimant’s claims of discrimination in a place of public accommodation.

• Obtained summary judgment in state court on behalf of Connecticut employer in claim brought by former employee alleging disability discrimination and violation of the Palliative Use of Marijuana Act.

• Successful defense of numerous healthcare practitioner and facility investigations initiated by the Department of Public Health.

• Frequently advise healthcare provider clients regarding various regulatory compliance issues, including HIPAA.

• Frequently prepare policies and procedures, management services agreements, and collaborative practice agreements, among others, for medical practices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Successfully represented healthcare provider clients in audits initiated by CMS, DSS and other government entities.

• Negotiated a favorable resolution of a complicated overpayment dispute between medical practice and commercial insurance company.