With years of experience in the legal and regulatory minefield that health care providers face, Brian applies his knowledge, experience and relations to assist providers in navigating issues unique to providers in responding to enforcement actions, employment matters, business transactions, or litigation. Clients appreciate his passionate advocacy on their behalf, while remaining mindful of the impact on the patients/residents they serve. Brian is a leading advocate on a national and local level for long term health care providers
Brian is the chair of the firm's Health Law Practice Group and has also served as the chairperson of the health care committee with Lexwork International.
Clients
Brian focuses his practice on representing, advocating for and advising on behalf of health care providers. He has a unique specialty in the area of long term care. From the smallest owner-operated facility, to the largest multi-facility companies, Brian oversees the regulatory, compliance and transactions for his health care clients.
Brian serves as general counsel for the Wisconsin Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association, and as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living.
Client Recommendations
“Brian understands the needs of the long-term-care industry extremely well. He offers not only superior legal analysis, but also sound, practical business advice.” - David Pearce, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Extendicare Health Services, Inc.
“Brian has the rare combination so valued by clients of being our business partner and our attorney. His prompt and effective responses to our legal and organizational needs have made him and his firm our choice for any legal matter in Wisconsin.” - Stacie L. Turner, Esq., Vice President & General Counsel, Exceptional Living Centers
“Brian understands the issues that impact the long-term-care industry extremely well and produces results in a timely manner. In addition, Brian does not lose sight of his clients’ interests in containing costs associated with legal matters.” - Lore Brownson, VP and Chief Counsel, RehabCare
Notable Representations
Brian is local counsel for four of the top ten largest nursing home providers in the country.
Articles
He is a frequent and popular presenter to providers on a range of legal and regulatory issues, and has authored numerous articles and publications in the health law field. In particular, Brian received many notes of appreciation for his article in defense of long-term care providers which was published in Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. He has also contributed chapters to Health Law Compliance Manual, Lexis/Nexus; The 50 State Compendium of Certificate of Need Laws, American Health Lawyers Association, and serves as the Managing Editor for Continuum magazine.