Healthcare - West Virginia
What the team is known for
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC has a strong regional healthcare practice with a deep, dedicated bench of attorneys. The firm regularly acts on transactions such as alignments, M&A and reorganizations involving a broad range of providers. It possesses expert regulatory experience in both federal and state frameworks, including fraud and abuse issues such as Stark Law concerns. The group also handles contentious mandates such as FCA actions and rate proceedings.
Strengths
"Attorneys at Spilman Thomas & Battle have very broad knowledge of the regional and national healthcare landscape."
"The team has deep specialization and it is nice to know we can always rely on them."
Work highlights
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC advised Charleston Area Medical Center Inc in its purchase of a controlling ownership interest in Eye and Ear Clinic of Charleston Inc. The firm assisted with the transfer of all licenses, permits, certificates and accreditations.
Notable practitioners
David Ferretti is particularly noted for his transactional practice, which includes advising on physician practice acquisitions and hospital sales. He also advises on regulatory matters and tax-exempt financings. "David is very professional and knowledgeable. He listened to our concerns."