About
Michael L. Smith is a board-certified health law attorney in Altamonte Springs, Florida, representing physicians and other healthcare providers in a wide range of legal matters. Michael L. Smith is a highly experienced lawyer who is board certified in health law by The Florida Bar. Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, he specializes in representing physicians and other healthcare providers in various legal areas such as business, corporate, transactional, regulatory, and administrative health law matters. One of his key practice areas includes defending professional licenses and handling Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations. He is also skilled in contract preparation and negotiation, as well as providing legal opinions on complex healthcare transactions. Additionally, he assists clients in the sale or purchase of physician practices and addresses a multitude of other healthcare legal issues. His client base is diverse and includes physicians, nurses, dentists, independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs), durable medical equipment (DME) companies, home health agencies, temporary nursing agencies, nursing homes, medical staffing companies, medical clinics, and other healthcare providers. Prior to focusing on health law, Mr. Smith worked as a litigation attorney in a prominent insurance defense firm in Tampa. He brings a unique perspective to his practice, as he has been a registered respiratory therapist since 1981 and still holds an active license in Florida in that field. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Smith has been actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc., from 2003 to 2009, and the Executive Committee from 2006 to 2009. Overall, Michael L. Smith is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who is committed to providing high-quality legal representation to healthcare professionals in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and beyond.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Health Care Law
- Employment Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
Certificates
Board Certified in Health Law
The Florida Bar
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Senior Lawyer
The Health Law Office
2003 - Lawyer
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL L. SMITH, P.A.,
2000
Education
Graduation year: 1998
Graduation year: 1994
Associations
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1998 - Current
2006 - 2009
2003 - 2009