Experienced New York Health Law Attorneys
Abrams Fensterman LLP is an award-winning healthcare law firm representing providers, physicians, and organizations across New York in regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. As experienced healthcare attorneys in New York, the firm advises clients on audits, licensing, fraud investigations, disciplinary proceedings, reimbursement disputes, and corporate structuring, delivering strategic legal representation in one of the most highly regulated industries.
With extensive experience in health law, Abrams Fensterman’s healthcare attorneys provide integrated legal guidance across government investigations, OPMC and OPD defense, managed care disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and professional licensing matters. The firm combines regulatory knowledge with litigation strength to protect licenses, revenue, and long term operational stability for health care clients.
Comprehensive Health Care Legal Services
Health care providers in New York operate under constant oversight, financial pressure, and evolving compliance requirements. A single audit, investigation, or licensing issue can impact revenue, reputation, and the ability to practice.
Abrams Fensterman delivers coordinated legal strategies that address immediate risks while supporting long-term growth. Our attorneys represent physicians, group practices, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, and health care organizations across New York.
Core Areas of Health Care Representation
Audit Defense, Refund Demands, and Government Investigations
We represent providers facing audits, recoupment actions, and investigations initiated by government agencies and payors. Our attorneys manage document production, respond to audit findings, negotiate repayment demands, and defend against enforcement actions that threaten financial stability.
Visit our Audit, Refund & Demand Attorneys page for a complete overview of how we can help.
Buying and Selling Medical Practices
Abrams Fensterman advises clients on the purchase and sale of medical practices, including due diligence, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and transaction structuring. We ensure ownership transitions align with New York health care laws and business objectives.
To understand how our attorneys create a smooth transition for buying or selling a medical practice, read our Buying or Selling Medical Practices article.
Guardianships
Abrams Fensterman’s New York guardianship attorneys provide compassionate, comprehensive representation in matters involving the appointment and administration of guardians for incapacitated adults, minors, and individuals with special needs. Our firm assists families, healthcare providers, and fiduciaries in navigating the legal complexities of Article 81 and Article 17-A guardianships. From contested proceedings to ongoing guardianship management, we combine legal precision with sensitivity to protect the rights, dignity, and best interests of those who are most vulnerable.
Learn more about guardianships.
Health Care Fraud and Regulatory Enforcement
We defend providers against allegations of fraud, improper billing, and regulatory violations. Our attorneys respond to investigations, develop defense strategies, and represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. We work to limit financial exposure and protect clients from civil penalties, exclusion, and long-term enforcement actions.
Please see our practice area page on Health Care Fraud and Regulatory Enforcement.
Health Care Litigation
Our litigation team handles disputes involving providers, partners, payors, and regulatory bodies. We represent clients in state and federal courts with a focus on efficient resolution and protection of business operations. Our team handles professional liability cases, contract disputes, regulatory actions, and credentialing issues with strategic precision and deep industry insight. Whether resolving matters through negotiation or trial, we protect our clients’ legal and professional interests while preserving their reputation in an increasingly regulated healthcare environment.
We also manage high risk disputes involving contracts, partnerships, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Please visit our Healthcare Litigation page to learn more about how Abrams Fensterman provides skilled legal representation for healthcare professionals and institutions across New York.
Health Care Collections and Reimbursement Recovery
We assist providers in recovering unpaid claims and resolving reimbursement disputes with insurance companies and managed care organizations. Our approach focuses on maximizing recovery while maintaining operational continuity. We also analyze payer behavior and systemic denial patterns to improve long term revenue performance.
Learn more about our healthcare collections and reimbursement practice area page.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Our experienced New York medical malpractice defense attorneys represent physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers in complex liability cases and disciplinary matters. We bring decades of insight into both medicine and law, allowing us to craft strategic defenses that protect professional reputations and livelihoods. Whether facing claims of negligence, misdiagnosis, or surgical errors, Abrams Fensterman delivers proven legal expertise to achieve strong results for healthcare professionals statewide.
Learn more about our medical malpractice defense division.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Structuring
We advise on healthcare mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations, including compliance with corporate practice of medicine laws and regulatory approval requirements. Our attorneys structure transactions to support growth and reduce risk. We guide clients through complex ownership models, affiliations, and multi entity organizational structures.
Please visit our practice area page for details on Mergers and Acquisitions.
Managed Care and Payor Relations
Abrams Fensterman represents providers in disputes with managed care plans and insurance companies. We negotiate contracts, resolve claim denials, and protect provider revenue streams. We also assist with contract strategy to improve reimbursement terms and reduce future disputes.
Learn the details of Managed Care and Payor Relations.
Hospital and Institutional Representation
We provide legal guidance to hospitals and large health care organizations on compliance, operations, and litigation. Our attorneys understand the complexities of institutional health care systems. We support internal investigations, regulatory audits, and system wide risk management initiatives.
Medical Licensing and Professional Discipline
We defend physicians and licensed professionals in medical licensing matters and disciplinary proceedings. Our team works to protect professional reputations and maintain the ability to practice. We also advise on risk mitigation strategies to prevent disciplinary actions before they arise.
Our page on Medical Licensing and Professional Discipline provides the details of this practice.
OPMC and OPD Defense for Licensed Professionals
Abrams Fensterman represents physicians and licensed professionals in matters involving the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the New York State Education Department Office of Professional Discipline. These investigations can directly impact a provider’s license, reputation, and career.
Our attorneys, headed by Executive Partner Jordan Fensterman, defend clients facing allegations of professional misconduct, negligence, improper prescribing, fraud, and regulatory violations. We guide providers through investigations, interviews, administrative hearings, and settlement negotiations.
With deep experience in high-stakes disciplinary matters, we work to resolve cases efficiently while protecting licensure, minimizing penalties, and preserving long term professional standing.
We also coordinate defense strategies across parallel civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings when necessary.
For the details on how we can help you, please visit our Protect Your Medical Career and OPD Defense Lawyers articles.
Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities
We represent nursing homes and long term care providers in regulatory compliance, audits, investigations, and litigation. Our attorneys address both operational and legal challenges unique to these facilities. We also advise on staffing requirements, patient care standards, and regulatory reporting obligations.
Visit Nursing Homes and Long Term Care for details of our representation of this practice area.
Office Based Surgery and Ambulatory Care
We advise on licensing, regulatory compliance, and operational requirements for office based surgery practices and ambulatory care facilities. Our team ensures compliance with New York Department of Health standards and procedural safety regulations.
Practice Formation and Corporate Structure
Our attorneys assist in forming medical practices and structuring health care entities in compliance with New York law. We help providers build strong legal and operational foundations. We also advise on ownership limitations, management agreements, and long term business planning.
For specific details, visit our Practice Formation page.
Regulatory and Corporate Compliance
Guidance for health care providers on regulatory and corporate compliance matters, from structuring operations to addressing risk, audits, and regulatory scrutiny.
Learn more about Regulatory and Corporate Compliance.
Integrated Legal Strategy for Health Care Providers
Health care legal issues are interconnected. An audit can lead to a fraud investigation. A licensing issue can trigger disciplinary action. A transaction may require regulatory approval. Abrams Fensterman provides a coordinated legal approach that connects these areas. Every strategy is designed to reduce risk, protect professional standing, and support long term business objectives.
Health Care Attorneys Serving New York
Abrams Fensterman represents health care providers throughout New York, including Long Island, New York City, White Plains, Albany, and surrounding regions. Our attorneys regularly appear before state regulatory agencies, courts, and administrative bodies across the state.
With multiple office locations and a statewide presence, we provide responsive legal representation tailored to the regulatory environment in each jurisdiction.
Why Health Care Providers Choose Abrams Fensterman
Clients rely on Abrams Fensterman for experienced representation in high stakes regulatory matters and complex litigation. Our attorneys combine regulatory insight, litigation strength, and transactional experience to deliver practical, business focused solutions. We understand the risks providers face and respond with clear guidance, strong advocacy, and efficient execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of health care clients do you represent?
We represent physicians, medical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centers, and health care organizations.
When should a provider contact a health care attorney?
Legal guidance should be sought at the earliest sign of an audit, investigation, dispute, or regulatory issue.
Do you assist with regulatory compliance planning?
Yes. We help providers proactively structure their operations to align with New York health care laws and reduce risk.
Can your firm handle both litigation and regulatory matters?
Yes. Our attorneys provide integrated representation across litigation, investigations, and regulatory proceedings.
Do you work with both individuals and organizations?
Yes. We represent individual providers as well as large health care entities and institutions.
Contact Our Law Firm
Our health law attorneys understand the demands of the market. We know how to take care of our clients’ needs. For further information about our health law practice, please contact our law firm today on Long Island at 516-328-2300, in Brooklyn at 718-215-5300, White Plains at 914-607-7010, Rochester at 585-218-9999 or Albany at 518-535-9477.
