A serial triathlete and marathon runner, Mark Hardiman brings the same rigor and determination in crossing the finish line to successfully resolve the most difficult cases facing his clients. Mark has more than 15 years of experience representing healthcare providers in complex litigation matters, including federal and state criminal investigations, false claims and other civil lawsuits, and administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies. He also regularly advises clients on regulatory compliance issues, including with respect to internal investigations, voluntary disclosures of overpayments, and possible violations of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), federal anti-kickback statute and the Stark Law. Powerful […]

With more than a decade’s experience as a hospital administrator, Rob Fuller brings tremendous insight and knowledge drawn from this hands-on experience and leadership to his healthcare legal practice. Rob utilizes his next-level healthcare management skillset to advise on transactional, operational and regulatory matters in the healthcare industry. His transactional experience includes counseling on mergers, acquisitions, financing, securities, formation, governance, purchase, sale and licensing of businesses. Rob’s securities  practice goes beyond the basics of private placements, early round capital raise for startups, bond issuance, and 3(b) registration compliance, as he has developed various cash flow-based derivatives and other specialty securities […]

Aaron Lachant has been at the forefront of the marijuana industry since 2009. By solving novel and complex regulatory, compliance and licensing issues, Aaron has kept his clients, including approximately 45 of the 135 originally legalized dispensaries in Los Angeles under Proposition D (legislation he co-authored), in business and flourishing. Combining Aaron’s pioneering experience getting marijuana businesses permitted with his adroit navigation of a regulatory landscape in flux, has made him the go-to attorney for legal cannabis advice. Cannabis Industry Counsel and Trusted Advisor He frequently acts as outside general counsel for clients in the industry and is active in […]

Blending a regulatory background with strong experience in healthcare law and policy, Ariella Coleman excels at finding cutting-edge solutions to healthcare and life sciences challenges. She is a creative problem-solver whose experience encompasses a range of health law and policy issues, including a focus on products regulated by the Food Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDCA) and related compliance issues arising from innovation. Ariella’s background in advocacy and public policy give her a keen understanding of key industry topics across the full range regulatory concerns of paramount importance to healthcare and life sciences clients. Deep […]

Aviva Morady is a member of the firm’s Regulatory Compliance practice group. Aviva utilizes her deep knowledge of the issues impacting the healthcare industry to deliver complex regulatory counseling to a wide range of healthcare providers. Aviva works extensively with behavioral health providers, home health agencies, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, physician practices, and other healthcare professionals and organizations in navigating the complex requirements imposed by various governmental regulators. Aviva has a strong focus on representing behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in reimbursement matters and overpayment appeals and in counseling a wide variety of healthcare providers on […]

Daniel R. Eliav is a seasoned attorney with nearly a decade of experience in healthcare law. Daniel provides professional services in the formation, licensing, and ongoing compliance of healthcare providers. In addition, Daniel has extensive experience on a wide variety of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, matters involving corporate finance, and other types of investments. Representative clients include hospitals, managed care organizations, medical groups, behavioral health providers, telehealth ventures, and other healthcare entities in regulatory and transactional matters. With hands-on experience working in institutions such as large academic medical centers, state government, hospitals, non-profit clinics, and laboratories, Daniel is uniquely positioned […]

Emily Davis blends legal experience and a solid foundation in the business of healthcare with a recognized ability to manage healthcare litigation and guide clients through the complex regulatory issues relating to reimbursement. She has represented major California health plans and other third party payers in arbitrated and litigated matters involving hospital and other provider claims for payment. In addition to her work on payer-provider issues, Emily supports the firm’s comprehensive litigation practice, bringing litigation strengths and a life-long interest in healthcare to this dynamic area of law. Litigation Strengths Emily’s initial focus on healthcare provider disputes for major California […]

Navigating between regulatory compliance and litigation, the versatility of John Mills’ healthcare practice and the diversity of his clients provide him with a keen understanding of the unique business objectives and risks facing different segments of the healthcare provider community. Among John’s diverse range of clients are hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, addiction treatment centers, community clinics and 340B covered entities, healthcare districts, physicians and other healthcare professionals, medical groups and IPAs, peer review bodies, management service organizations and medical billing companies, and pharmacies. Focus on Regulatory Compliance Issues for Healthcare Providers John’s regulatory compliance work focuses on key issues facing […]

As a former Emergency Medical Technician and Ski Patroller, Jonathan has a keen interest in health care and tenacious drive to successfully navigate his clients through the most challenging circumstances.  Jonathan has spent more than a decade representing health care providers in both state and federal courts as well as arbitration, and concentrates his practice on health care fraud and abuse, false claim and complex business litigation. Jonathan’s clients have ranged from individual physicians to hospitals, physician medical groups, substance abuse treatment facilities, clinical laboratories, IDTFs, billing companies, and DME suppliers. Focus on Fraud and Abuse Litigation Jonathan focuses his […]

Joshua Singer is a corporate transactional and regulatory attorney with significant expertise navigating healthcare and life sciences regulatory compliance and licensing issues. He brings particular experience to the firm related to the highly-regulated cannabis industry and related business issues, and works with client to navigate the complex maze of state laws and municipal regulations. Cannabis Law Josh has spent years of focus on the regulations that govern cannabis licensing and compliance in California and nationally. He has been personally responsible for securing hundreds of cannabis and other licenses for clients. He also counsels clients on managing the conflicts that exist […]

Lisa Montague brings to her healthcare finance practice in-depth experience representing public and private clients with strategizing, organizing, documenting, and closing complex financing deals across the U.S. and internationally Focused on Healthcare Finance A member of Nelson Hardiman’s finance practice group, Lisa represents cannabis investors and lenders, healthcare providers, including hospitals, physician organizations, long-term and behavioral care providers, telemedicine providers, and other healthcare-related organizations, in financial transactions. She focuses on mergers, acquisitions, asset-based loans, private equity, cash flow securitization, and debt and equity finance within the highly regulated cannabis and healthcare services industries. Background in Project Finance Before joining Nelson […]

Astute scrutiny runs through everything Michael (Akiva) Newborn does. He brings this intellectual acuity to his healthcare litigation practice based on a strong background in research and analysis of legal issues. Akiva represents healthcare providers in state and federal court in a wide range of litigation matters, including the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. He also advises healthcare providers on regulatory compliance issues. Litigation Nuts and Bolts Since starting his legal career, Akiva has researched and drafted memoranda on topics related to medical malpractice, elder abuse, and health care regulations, including HIPAA, and ERISA. He has drafted pleadings, […]

Recognized as a market-leading corporate strategist, Moshe Kupietzky provides business entities, entrepreneurs, and innovative companies with legal solutions to accelerate growth. Now focusing on the healthcare industry, Moshe applies his considerable knowledge in the areas of corporate and finance law to advise the lawyers in Nelson Hardiman’s Transactions Group and their clients. He harnesses experience across a broad spectrum of industries to structure complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity purchases, strategic partnerships and consolidations, and related opportunities triggered by the burgeoning growth in healthcare markets. Financial Strategies for Healthcare Providers A leading corporate and M&A attorney with more […]

A healthcare attorney and member of the firm’s transactional practice, Regina Trainor brings more than 24 years of experience negotiating complex healthcare business transactions. She adeptly navigates the myriad aspects of hospital and other healthcare operations, finance and regulatory compliance essential to mergers, physician practice acquisitions and cutting-edge initiatives driving successful business ventures in the healthcare and life sciences arena. A Keen Understanding of Healthcare Infrastructure Regina’s focus on the foundational elements of due diligence has given her a keen understanding of healthcare infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on high-risk areas such as claims payment and finance. Regina’s foundational skills […]

A member of Nelson Hardiman’s Litigation and Compliance groups, Sal Zimmitti represents healthcare professionals, facilities, and organizations in state and federal courts and arbitrations in complex civil litigations, civil and criminal white collar fraud prosecutions, in-network and out-of-network provider reimbursement issues, licensing board accusations and administrative actions, and general business and commercial disputes. Before the law, Sal earned an undergraduate degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Physiological Ecology and served as a consulting biologist on public and private large-scale land development projects throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. He brings the rigor and […]

Sam Blackmar brings healthcare industry expertise and litigation experience to Nelson Hardiman. Sam has represented physicians, healthcare facilities, physicians’ associations and hospital systems in reimbursement arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts. Sam has also advised behavioral healthcare providers on a wide range of topics including regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, and payor disputes. Industry Experience Before and during law school, Sam worked in the behavioral health reimbursement industry where he guided mental health and addiction treatment facilities through a broad range of reimbursement-related issues. Specifically, Sam shepherded facilities through payor audits and investigations, developed appeals strategies for denied […]

Independent Counsel for Medical Staffs An authority on medical staff credentialing, disciplinary and non-disciplinary peer review processes, medical staff bylaws and mandatory reporting requirements, Sara Hersh serves as dedicated counsel to medical staffs of community hospitals, medical groups, healthcare systems, university systems, and county facilities. She proactively counsels medical staffs on changes in the law and needed revisions to policies and bylaws, procedural steps in disciplinary actions (both corrective actions and non-corrective actions) and advises healthcare clients on professional liability and risk management issues, ensuring compliance with state and regulatory requirements. Focus on Protecting the Licenses of Individual Healthcare Professionals […]

Experienced representing both plaintiffs and defendants in court, Sarvnaz “Miriam” Mackin brings a well-rounded perspective to her healthcare litigation practice. Miriam has served as counsel on civil matters including medical negligence, wrongful death, elder abuse, products liability and complex business torts. Savvy Healthcare Litigator Having spent nearly a decade practicing healthcare law, Miriam has a deep understanding of the complexities of litigation in the healthcare arena. She is adroit at navigating the court process, from drafting and opposing motions to trial preparation, mediation, negotiating settlement agreements and drawing up reports for clients and insurance carriers. Miriam skillfully drafts a diverse […]

Perseverance, versatility, and efficiency. These are attributes that serve Zachary Rothenberg when he’s competing in a triathlon – his preferred athletic endeavor – but also define his approach in litigation. Zach has spent more than a decade-and-a-half litigating business disputes in federal and state courts and in arbitration. He has represented clients in diverse industries including entertainment, professional services, financial services, marketing, and manufacturing. As a partner at Nelson Hardiman, Zach leverages his broad knowledge of industries and business models to advise healthcare clients. Focused on Litigation Solutions Across a Broad Spectrum of Providers and Issues Zach regularly represents healthcare […]