Business Attorneys for Pain Management Physicians

Few specialties run into as many legal questions as interventional pain. Ownership in surgery centers and ancillaries raises Stark Law and Anti-Kickback questions, controlled-substance prescribing draws DEA and state-board attention, and personal-injury work brings lien agreements with attorneys. Physician Planning Partners is an introduction service. We connect pain physicians with independent healthcare business attorneys we select to partner with.

Legal issues pain physicians commonly raise

• Employment and partnership agreements. Non-competes, compensation formulas, call obligations, and buy-in terms deserve a careful read before you sign.
• ASC and ancillary ownership. Operating agreements, distribution formulas, and referral rules shape what you can own and how you can be paid.
• Entity formation and structure. Choosing between a PLLC, professional corporation, or management services organization (MSO) setup has legal and tax effects.
• Personal-injury and lien arrangements. Letters of protection and agreements with plaintiff attorneys carry their own compliance considerations.
• Partner disputes and departures. Buy-sell provisions, valuations, and restrictive covenants matter most when someone wants out.

When to bring in an attorney

The best time is before you sign. That means before an offer letter, a partnership agreement, an ASC subscription, a commercial lease, or a letter of intent from a buyer. An attorney can explain what the document means and what's negotiable in your state. Only a licensed attorney can give legal advice about your situation.

What to expect from an introduction

1. You tell us what's going on, such as a new contract, a partnership question, an ASC investment, or a dispute.
2. We suggest an independent attorney we partner with whose practice fits that issue and your state.
3. You speak with the attorney directly. They'll explain their fees and engagement terms, and you decide whether to hire them.

The attorneys we introduce aren't employed by Physician Planning Partners. They work for you under their own license and are solely responsible for their advice.

Coordinating legal, tax, and financial decisions

Legal structure affects taxes, and ownership affects your estate plan. If it helps, we can also introduce you to an independent CPA or financial professional so your professionals can coordinate, with your permission.

Frequently asked questions

Is Physician Planning Partners a law firm?

No. We don't give legal advice or represent anyone. We introduce physicians to independent, licensed attorneys.

Can an attorney review my employment contract before I sign?

Yes, contract review is one of the most common reasons physicians ask for an introduction. Ask the attorney about their fee for a review.

Do the attorneys you introduce understand Stark and Anti-Kickback rules?

We look for attorneys who work with physician practices and healthcare businesses. Confirm their healthcare experience when you meet.

Is the introduction confidential?

We only share what you tell us is OK to share, and only with the professional we're introducing you to.

Physician Planning Partners is an introduction service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. See our disclaimer.