The healthcare attorneys at Di Pietro Partners represent physicians, private practices, surgical centers, and healthcare businesses across Florida. Our firm advises clients on everything from medical practice sales and startup formation to contract negotiation, licensing, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
Healthcare law is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving areas of law. We understand the challenges faced by providers and administrators navigating today’s legal and business environment. Our attorneys regularly serve as outside general counsel to hospitals and specialty groups and we’re backed by a board-certified physician. We also represent clients in Board of Medicine complaints, peer review proceedings, hospital credentialing disputes, and Department of Health investigations.
If you need legal counsel for any healthcare-related matter in Florida, contact our office for a free consultation.
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Who We Represent
At Di Pietro Partners, our healthcare attorneys represent a wide range of medical professionals, practices, and organizations across Florida’s healthcare industry. This includes but is not limited to:
- Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists
- Chiropractors
- General surgeons
- Healthcare startups and established businesses
- OBGYN physicians and women’s health providers
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Pain management specialists
- Plastic surgeons
- Private medical practices and specialty groups
Whether you’re starting a new practice, facing a licensing issue, or dealing with complex regulatory matters, our firm is equipped to protect your interests and keep your operations compliant.
Why Hire Our Healthcare Lawyers
In Florida’s highly regulated and litigious healthcare environment, medical professionals and facilities can’t afford legal missteps. You need a legal team that understands both the law and the practice of medicine.
At Di Pietro Partners, we represent physicians, healthcare executives, and medical businesses in high-stakes matters ranging from licensing defense to complex healthcare litigation. Led by founding attorney David Di Pietro and supported by quadruple board-certified cardiologist Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro, our team offers unmatched insight at the intersection of medicine and law.
Unique Medical-Legal Advantage
We’re one of the only Florida law firms with a board-certified physician on staff. This gives us deeper insight when advising on compliance, litigation, and investigations.
Decades of Trial Experience
Our attorneys have handled hundreds of healthcare-related disputes in both state and federal courts. This includes AHCA investigations and multi-million dollar fraud defense.
Trusted by Physicians & Medical Facilities
We serve as outside counsel to surgical centers, physician groups, and specialty clinics across South Florida. Clients trust us for proactive legal protection and aggressive representation.
Recognized Legal & Medical Expertise
Attorney David Di Pietro is a nationally featured legal analyst. Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro is a published medical expert and former president of the American Heart Association (Fort Lauderdale/Miami chapter).
Whether you’re buying a practice, defending a license, or facing government scrutiny, our firm offers the experience, connections, and medical understanding to protect what you’ve built.
Meet Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro Our In-House Medical Advisor
At Di Pietro Partners, we understand that healthcare law isn’t just about regulations, it’s about the real-world practice of medicine. That’s why our team includes Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro, a quadruple board-certified cardiologist who serves as our in-house medical advisor on healthcare law, medical malpractice, regulatory, and compliance matters.
For physicians, healthcare executives, and medical businesses facing complex legal issues, Dr. Di Pietro’s presence gives you a unique advantage:
- You’re not explaining the intricacies of your practice to a room full of lawyers, we already understand.
- We can analyze clinical, administrative, and regulatory challenges with true medical fluency.
- Your case is supported by a physician who speaks the language of both medicine and law, enhancing credibility in negotiations, agency hearings, and court proceedings.
Dr. Di Pietro graduated magna cum laude from Florida Atlantic University at just 19 and became the youngest graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She is board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, with deep experience treating patients, training residents, and serving in executive leadership roles.
In addition to her work with our firm, she operates a private concierge medical practice in Fort Lauderdale and serves as a clinical professor and attending physician at Broward Health Medical Center. Her background includes committee leadership on patient satisfaction, quality improvement, and hospital operations.
Whether you’re dealing with licensing investigations, compliance issues, medical board complaints, peer review disputes, or business matters like sales, contracts, or Stark/AKS compliance, Dr. Di Pietro’s role helps us build stronger arguments, identify weaknesses early, and communicate your side with clarity and authority.
When your license, reputation, or practice is on the line, trust a law firm that brings real medical insight to the table.
Healthcare Practice Areas
Buying or Selling a Medical Practice
Medical Malpractice Defense
Healthcare Litigation
Medical Contracts
Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance
Stark Law
Healthcare Policies and Procedures
ERISA
AHCA Investigations
Qui Tam (False Claims)
Other matters we help healthcare clients with include:
- Board of Medicine Complaints
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine Complaints
- Department of Health Investigations
- Administrative Disputes
- Medical billing practices
- Regulatory and compliance issues
- Ancillary revenue issues
- Employment and labor disputes
- HIPAA related issues
Medical Practice Setup
Starting a medical practice in Florida is an exciting step; however, it comes with significant legal and regulatory challenges. From forming a compliant business entity to navigating state licensing and federal healthcare laws, the process requires more than just medical expertise. Without proper legal counsel, even well-intentioned physicians can face costly compliance errors, contract disputes, or delays in opening.
At Di Pietro Partners, we provide comprehensive legal support to physicians, medical groups, and healthcare entrepreneurs launching new practices across Florida. Our firm combines deep experience in healthcare law, business structuring, and regulatory compliance with the insight of a board-certified medical doctor on staff. This dual perspective allows us to understand your challenges not only from a legal standpoint, but also from a clinical and operational one.
We’ve helped launch and structure successful practices in a wide range of specialties, from cardiology and plastic surgery to pain management, OB/GYN, and surgical centers.
Buying/Selling a Medical Practice
Whether you’re acquiring a thriving healthcare practice or preparing to sell your own, these transactions are highly regulated and require careful legal oversight. At Di Pietro Partners, we assist physicians, private equity groups, hospitals, and healthcare businesses in navigating the complexities of medical practice mergers, acquisitions, and sales.
Our legal team brings extensive experience in both business law and healthcare compliance, ensuring that every element from contracts and licensing to Medicare/Medicaid issues is handled properly. We advise clients on:
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
- Lease assignments for medical offices and facilities
- Employment contracts and physician transition planning
- HIPAA-compliant medical record transfers
- Change-of-ownership notifications for CMS and Florida licensing boards
- Structuring deals to comply with Florida’s corporate practice of medicine restrictions
- Evaluating fair market value (FMV) and tax implications
Whether the goal is expansion, succession planning, or exiting the profession, our attorneys protect your interests and help ensure a smooth, legally sound transaction.
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Board of Medicine Complaints
Complaints filed with the Florida Board of Medicine or Department of Health can put your license, reputation, and livelihood at risk. These administrative actions can lead to steep fines, practice restrictions, probation, and even permanent license suspension or revocation.
At Di Pietro Partners, we defend physicians, surgeons, and licensed healthcare professionals in formal complaint proceedings, probable cause hearings, and disciplinary investigations. We understand how a single complaint, whether founded or not, can jeopardize years of work. Our legal team helps you respond promptly, protect your rights, and navigate the process with the goal of preserving your ability to practice.
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Department of Health Investigations
When the Florida Department of Health (DOH) initiates an investigation against a physician or healthcare provider, the stakes are high. These inquiries may arise from patient complaints, audits, peer reports, or compliance concerns and they often serve as the first step toward formal disciplinary action.
At Di Pietro Partners, we represent healthcare professionals at every stage of a DOH investigation, from initial inquiries and interviews to defending against potential sanctions. With deep knowledge of Florida’s healthcare regulatory landscape and experience handling high-stakes administrative matters, our attorneys work quickly to protect your license, limit exposure, and resolve investigations discreetly and efficiently.
Peer Review and Hospital Credentialing
Hospitals and healthcare systems use peer review and credentialing processes to evaluate a provider’s clinical competence, behavior, and qualifications. While these reviews are meant to uphold patient safety and institutional standards, they can also lead to serious professional consequences especially if mishandled, unfair, or based on incomplete information.
At Di Pietro Partners, we represent physicians, surgeons, and healthcare professionals facing adverse peer review actions, credentialing denials, suspensions, or revocations. We understand that your privileges and reputation are on the line, and we act swiftly to ensure fair procedures, protect due process rights, and mitigate damage to your medical career.
Healthcare Litigation
When healthcare disputes escalate to litigation, you need more than a general business lawyer, you need a legal team that understands the highly regulated and high-stakes nature of the medical industry. At Di Pietro Partners, we represent physicians, medical groups, and healthcare businesses in complex litigation involving contracts, partnerships, billing disputes, compliance violations, and more.
Our healthcare litigation attorneys have successfully handled cases involving non-compete enforcement, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud allegations, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute violations, and reimbursement disputes with payors. We’re also well-versed in defending clients against government investigations and exclusion from federally funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Backed by a board-certified physician and a managing partner with direct hospital system experience, our firm offers strategic legal representation grounded in real-world healthcare knowledge. Whether through negotiation, arbitration, or trial, we work to protect your professional reputation, your practice, and your financial future.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Even the most dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals may face a malpractice claim during their career. Whether based on patient dissatisfaction, unexpected outcomes, or administrative errors, these lawsuits can threaten your license, your reputation, and your ability to practice medicine.
At Di Pietro Partners, we defend physicians, surgeons, dentists, nurses, and other licensed professionals in malpractice lawsuits and licensing board investigations. Our legal team includes former prosecutors, seasoned healthcare litigators, and a board-certified medical doctor who helps evaluate claims and bridge the gap between clinical care and courtroom defense.
Because we’ve represented both plaintiffs and defendants in medical negligence claims, we understand how each side builds its case. This gives us a strategic advantage when protecting our clients. From pre-suit investigations to trial defense, we focus on resolving claims efficiently while preserving your license, rights, and professional standing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need a lawyer to start a private medical practice in Florida?
Yes. From forming the right business entity to complying with licensing requirements, HIPAA, and Stark/Anti-Kickback laws, a healthcare attorney ensures your practice is built on a legally sound foundation.
Q. Can I sell my medical practice to a non-physician or corporate buyer?
It depends on your specialty and the structure of the sale. Certain fields have corporate practice of medicine restrictions. We guide clients through legal buyer qualifications, valuation, and compliance with both state and federal law.
Q. What should I do if I receive a Board of Medicine complaint?
Contact an attorney immediately. Early response is critical to protect your license. Our team defends physicians in complaints, probable cause hearings, and DOH investigations.
Q. Can I be disciplined for a complaint even if it’s false?
Yes. Even unfounded complaints can lead to investigations or administrative action if not properly defended. We help ensure your side is heard and your rights protected.
Q. What are the legal risks of violating a non-compete clause?
Violating a valid non-compete can result in lawsuits, injunctions, and financial penalties. We can review your agreement to determine its enforceability under Florida law.
Q. How can I protect myself when hiring or contracting physicians?
Clear employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and policies are essential. We draft and negotiate agreements that protect your interests and reduce liability.
Q. What should I do if I’m under investigation by the Department of Health or facing peer review?
Remain calm and consult an attorney before making any statements. These processes can impact your license, privileges, and future employment. Our firm provides discreet, strategic defense.
Q. Can I fight back against unfair credentialing decisions or hospital privilege denials?
Yes. Hospitals and credentialing bodies must follow fair procedures. We represent providers in peer review hearings, privileging disputes, and hospital appeals.
Q. Do you assist with Medicare and insurance audits or overpayment demands?
Yes. We defend clients in billing audits, overpayment disputes, and claims involving alleged fraud, helping minimize financial exposure.
Q. Why choose Di Pietro Partners for healthcare legal matters?
We combine deep healthcare industry knowledge with legal expertise. Our firm includes a board-certified physician and attorneys with real experience advising hospitals, surgical centers, and private practices across Florida.
Speak With a Healthcare Lawyer
Healthcare law demands more than just legal knowledge, it requires an understanding of the complex regulatory, business, and clinical landscapes in which providers operate. At Di Pietro Partners, our healthcare attorneys collaborate across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals. Whether you’re launching a medical practice, navigating a regulatory investigation, or facing a high-stakes litigation matter, our team is equipped to guide you.
Our main office is located in Fort Lauderdale, and we maintain satellite offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, and other Florida areas. While many of our healthcare clients are based in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties, we represent providers and entities statewide in high-stakes regulatory and litigation matters.
If you need experienced legal counsel in healthcare or business law, contact Di Pietro Partners today for a free and confidential consultation