Professional Licensure Defense

Licensed professionals need a firm that understands the complexities of their professional field and all the legal matters related to professional licensing. We have provided legal representation in hundreds of cases in this field and are in a unique position to assist professionals in obtaining their license, defending against disciplinary actions, and avoiding future or collateral consequences of a criminal or administrative licensing action. We have worked with a range of licensed professionals for more than twenty years

Guardianship Law

A guardianship is a crucial legal tool that allows one person or entity to make decisions for another. Courts are tasked with establishing guardianships, and they typically appoint guardians in instances of incapacity or disability. Suppose, for example, that a person is put into a coma from a car accident. Unless that person has a durable power of attorney and medical directives already in place before the accident, the court will appoint a guardian to make both financial and non-financial decisions for the comatose person.

This is important because investments, real estate, etc. can lose their value over time if left unmanaged. There are also bills to pay – a guardian should make sure that excessive liabilities do not accrue during the period of incapacity.

Healthcare Law

Health law is the wide body of law that regulates the provision of healthcare services. Health law governs the relationship between those who provide healthcare and those who receive it. There are many topics and subtopics involved in the provision of healthcare law including the provision of services, contracts, employment law, and fraud.

JoAnn Pietro RN, ESQ. has decades of experience practicing healthcare law and representing healthcare professionals.

Labor and Employment Law

We represent healthcare clients across the full spectrum of labor and employment law issues, including compliance with immigration, occupational health and safety, and wage and hour requirements. Our attorneys will work with you to determine the best means of resolving any disputes that may arise, including pursuing or responding to litigation. Our lawyers can counsel and train your organization on union avoidance, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with your employees. We can also assist you with such diverse issues as advising on contract administration and interpretation and representing you during arbitral proceedings relating to disciplinary and contract grievances.

Employment Contracts

Nothing should be done on a handshake when it comes to employment. Everything needs to be in writing because, in today’s environment, if it was not written down and signed, it never happened.

An employment contract defines what the employer and the employee are agreeing to at the beginning of an employment relationship. Like any contract, it may not solve every problem between you and your employees, but it can reduce the chance of litigation.

Professional Practice Purchases and Sales

Practices are bought and sold regularly, but at least half of all practices offered for sale never sell, however. Not every practice has value, nor does every seller try to sell their practice properly. This is a complex situation that requires an experienced professional who knows how to navigate the waters when it comes to buying or selling a professional practice. JoAnn Pietro RN, ESQ. has successfully helped countless groups and professionals buy or sell their practices.