Brian has over 25 years of experience litigating complex civil matters in state and federal courts and handling administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies, representing hospitals, health maintenance organizations, not-for-profits, physician practices, individual health care professionals and executives, manufacturers, retailers, and proprietary schools.
As a member of the health care controversies team, Brian uses his unique blend of complex commercial litigation experience and deep knowledge of the health care industry. Whether in court or administrative proceedings, he assists clients facing hospital credentialing and discipline decisions; investigations into possible professional misconduct by health care professionals; governmental investigations of providers for possible violations of the federal Stark, HIPAA, EMTALA, and ADA statutes; and Article 78 proceedings pertaining to challenges to governmental action and regulation. Brian also counsels alcohol- and mental-health treatment facilities regarding the specific confidentiality requirements to which they are subject under federal and state law.
In his labor and employment practice, Brian additionally represents clients in cases involving a wide range of employment-related issues, including employment discrimination, discharge and termination, enforcement of restrictive covenants, protection of trade secrets and other proprietary business information, whistleblower and retaliation claims, wage-and-hour claims, and ERISA and other matters related to employer-sponsored benefits.
In addition to litigating claims when necessary, Brian provides clients with general business and employment-related counseling, ensuring compliance with state and federal labor laws and regulations, and he reviews and drafts employment contracts, separation agreements, and employee handbooks. He also advises his clients on matters involving discipline for workplace misconduct.