Healthcare Business Law Attorneys for Physicians, Dentists & Medical Practices in Florida
Healthcare Business Law for Medical Professionals Throughout Northeast Florida
Owning or operating a medical practice requires much more than providing excellent patient care. Physicians, dentists, specialists, veterinarians, chiropractors, optometrists, physical therapists, mental health providers, and other healthcare professionals face complex legal and business issues every day—from forming a new practice and negotiating office leases to buying or selling a practice, resolving partnership disputes, complying with healthcare regulations, and protecting valuable business assets.
At St. Johns Law Group, our Healthcare Business Law attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel to healthcare professionals throughout St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, and Northeast Florida. We serve as trusted legal advisors to medical practices at every stage of their growth, helping healthcare providers make informed business decisions while minimizing legal risk.
14 Attorneys and 300+ Years of Combined Experience
Douglas N. Burnett is a former Executive Attorney for a National Medical Provider with Multiple Practices and over 200 Locations
Whether you are opening your first medical office, expanding into multiple locations, acquiring another practice, or preparing for retirement, our attorneys provide practical legal solutions tailored to your business goals.
Comprehensive Legal Counsel for Healthcare Practices
Healthcare providers operate in one of the most highly regulated business environments in the country. Every significant business decision can have legal, regulatory, tax, employment, or real estate implications.
Our attorneys work closely with physicians and practice owners to identify issues before they become problems and to develop strategies that protect both the practice and the professionals who own it.
Our Healthcare Business Law services include:
- Medical practice formation
- Dental practice formation
- Professional association (P.A.) formation
- Professional limited liability companies (PLLCs where applicable)
- Limited liability companies
- Corporations
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Operating agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
- Medical office acquisitions
- Dental practice purchases
- Practice sales
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Succession planning
- Corporate governance
- Risk management
- Outside general counsel services
Starting a Medical or Dental Practice
Launching a healthcare practice involves numerous legal decisions that can affect the future success of your business.
Our attorneys assist healthcare professionals with:
- Selecting the appropriate business entity
- Ownership structure planning
- Practice formation documents
- Ownership agreements
- Partnership negotiations
- Capital contributions
- Financing documentation
- Commercial lease negotiations
- Purchase of office buildings
- Construction and build-out contracts
- Vendor agreements
- Employment agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
- Business policies and procedures
- Medical service agreements (MSA)
Beginning with a strong legal foundation can reduce future disputes and create a practice that is easier to manage, grow, and eventually transition.
Buying or Selling a Medical Practice
Purchasing or selling a healthcare practice is often one of the largest financial transactions in a provider’s career.
Our attorneys represent buyers and sellers in transactions involving:
- Medical practices
- Dental practices
- Specialty practices
- Veterinary practices
- Physical therapy clinics
- Behavioral health practices
- Urgent care centers
- Ambulatory healthcare businesses
We assist with:
- Letters of intent
- Due diligence
- Asset purchase agreements
- Stock purchase agreements
- Regulatory review
- Employment transitions
- Real estate transfers
- Financing documents
- Restrictive covenant analysis
- Closing documentation
Our goal is to help clients complete transactions efficiently while protecting their financial interests.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Disputes between physicians or business partners can threaten the stability of an otherwise successful practice.
We represent healthcare providers in matters involving:
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disagreements
- Ownership conflicts
- Practice separation
- Fiduciary duty claims
- Business dissolution
- Valuation disputes
- Non-compete issues
- Restrictive covenant enforcement
- Buyout negotiations
- Commercial litigation
- Mediation and arbitration
When litigation becomes necessary, our experienced trial attorneys advocate aggressively to protect our clients and their practices.
Employment Agreements for Physicians & Healthcare Professionals
Employment agreements establish the rights and obligations of both employers and healthcare providers.
We prepare and negotiate agreements involving:
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Hygienists
- Specialists
- Practice administrators
These agreements often address:
- Compensation
- Bonuses
- Productivity formulas
- Benefits
- Restrictive covenants
- Confidentiality
- Intellectual property
- Call responsibilities
- Partnership opportunities
- Termination rights
Carefully drafted agreements, such as Medical Service Agreements (MSA), help reduce future disputes and provide clarity for all parties.
Medical Office Leasing & Commercial Real Estate
Real estate decisions can have a lasting impact on a healthcare practice’s profitability.
Our commercial real estate attorneys represent healthcare providers in:
- Medical office leases
- Dental office leases
- Purchase of office buildings
- Sale-leaseback transactions
- Office park development
- Build-to-suit projects
- Property acquisitions
- Easement issues
- Zoning and land use
- Development approvals
- Construction contracts
- Contractor disputes
Our healthcare business and commercial real estate attorneys work together to provide seamless legal representation throughout every stage of a project.
Business Contracts & Vendor Agreements
Healthcare practices rely on numerous contracts with vendors, suppliers, technology companies, and service providers. We understand revenue cycle management.
We prepare and negotiate:
- Vendor contracts
- Equipment purchase agreements
- Equipment leases
- Service agreements
- IT agreements
- Software agreements
- Office management contracts
- Billing contracts
- Consulting agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
- Professional service agreements
Thoughtfully drafted contracts help minimize disputes while protecting the practice’s financial interests.
Healthcare Regulatory Guidance
Healthcare businesses operate under numerous federal and state regulations.
While we do not serve as regulatory compliance specialists for every aspect of healthcare law, we regularly advise clients on the business implications of healthcare regulations and coordinate with specialized healthcare regulatory counsel when appropriate.
Our attorneys assist clients with business planning involving:
- Corporate governance
- Practice ownership issues
- Contract review
- Risk management
- Compliance considerations
- Business restructuring
- Asset protection planning
Asset Protection & Succession Planning
Many healthcare professionals spend decades building successful practices.
We help protect those businesses through strategic planning, including:
- Asset protection
- Business succession planning
- Estate planning
- Trust planning
- Buy-sell agreements
- Ownership transfers
- Retirement planning
- Practice transition planning
Planning early can preserve the value of a practice while providing continuity for employees and patients.
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose St. Johns Law Group
Healthcare providers often require legal counsel across multiple disciplines. One advantage of working with St. Johns Law Group is access to attorneys with experience in numerous practice areas that intersect with healthcare businesses.
St. Johns Law Group represents Over 50 Physicians, Dentists and Medical Practices
Our multidisciplinary team assists healthcare professionals with:
- Business law
- Commercial litigation
- Commercial real estate
- Construction law
- Employment matters
- Land use and zoning
- Tax planning
- Estate planning
- Asset protection
- Title and closings
- Mediation and dispute resolution
- Appeals
Whether your practice is expanding, relocating, acquiring another business, or planning for the future, our attorneys work collaboratively to provide comprehensive legal representation under one roof.
Serving Healthcare Professionals Throughout Northeast Florida
Our Healthcare Business Law attorneys represent physicians, dentists, and healthcare practices throughout:
- St. Augustine
- St. Augustine Beach
- Ponte Vedra
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- Nocatee
- St. Johns County
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach
- Palm Coast
- Flagler County
- Green Cove Springs
- Fleming Island
- Northeast Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me start a new medical or dental practice?
Yes. We assist healthcare professionals with business formation, ownership agreements, office leases, contracts, financing, and related legal matters involved in launching a practice.
Do you represent buyers and sellers of medical practices?
Yes. We represent healthcare providers in practice acquisitions, sales, mergers, buyouts, and succession planning.
Can your firm review physician employment agreements?
Yes. We draft, review, and negotiate physician, dentist, executive, and healthcare employment agreements.
Can your attorneys help with commercial real estate for healthcare offices?
Absolutely. Our commercial real estate attorneys regularly assist clients with office purchases, leasing, construction, development, and commercial property transactions.
Do you handle healthcare litigation?
Yes. We represent healthcare businesses in commercial litigation, partnership disputes, contract disputes, and business-related litigation.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you are starting a new practice, purchasing an established office, negotiating a physician employment agreement, resolving a partnership dispute, or planning for the future of your healthcare business, St. Johns Law Group provides experienced legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of healthcare professionals.
Contact St. Johns Law Group today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our Healthcare Business Law attorneys.
