Expert legal support for physicians — from your first employment contract to partnership buy-ins and practice acquisitions.
Your career involves high-stakes legal decisions at every stage. Whether you’re reviewing an employment offer, evaluating a partnership opportunity, or buying or selling a practice — we deliver clear guidance, strong advocacy, and fixed-fee transparency.
We help physicians navigate the three most critical legal decisions of their careers.
Reviewing a new offer, renewal, or separation? We analyze every clause and help you negotiate stronger terms.
Considering a buy-in or equity opportunity? We protect your investment and ensure fair terms.
Buying or selling a medical practice? We guide physicians through high-value transactions.
Your employment contract defines your income, schedule, restrictions, and exit options for years to come. We make sure you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to — and help you secure better terms.
We analyze your entire employment contract line-by-line, identify risks and unfavorable terms, compare your offer to market standards, and deliver clear recommendations you can act on immediately.
We provide strategic guidance and specific language to help you negotiate effectively — or we negotiate directly with your employer on your behalf.
We translate complex compensation structures into plain English so you know exactly what you’re being offered — and whether it’s fair.
Partnership buy-ins, equity agreements, and practice ownership represent some of the largest financial decisions of a physician’s career. The terms you accept today shape your income, governance rights, and exit options for years — sometimes decades. We review partnership agreements with the same rigor we apply to employment contracts.
We review partnership agreements to ensure you understand exactly what you’re buying into, what you’ll own, what you’ll earn, and how you’ll exit if needed.
“Is this partnership opportunity worth the investment — and what happens if I want to leave?”
Partnership terms are negotiable — even when they don’t appear to be. We help physicians advocate for fair buy-in pricing, equitable governance, clear profit-sharing, and reasonable exit terms.
Partnership agreements differ from employment contracts in critical ways:
We help you understand these dynamics and negotiate terms that protect your investment and your career.
Practice acquisitions and sales are among the most consequential financial events in a physician’s career. Whether you’re purchasing your first practice, merging with a colleague, or selling what you’ve built over decades — the terms of the transaction shape your financial future. We bring physician-focused expertise to every deal.
We help physician buyers navigate the legal and financial complexities of acquiring a medical practice — protecting your investment and setting you up for long-term success.
“Am I paying a fair price — and am I protected if something goes wrong after closing?”
Whether you’re exiting to retire, joining a larger group, or merging with a colleague, selling your practice requires careful negotiation to maximize value and protect your interests through the transition.
“How do I maximize the value of what I’ve built — and protect myself after the deal closes?”
Your contract marked up with comments, highlights, and flags on every concerning clause
A written document outlining key issues, risks, and our assessment of the overall agreement
How your compensation, benefits, and terms stack up against specialty and regional benchmarks
Prioritized list of specific items to negotiate, ranked by importance and likelihood of success
Actual contract language you can propose to your employer — ready to use
Live phone or video call to walk through findings, answer questions, and discuss strategy
Schedule a brief call to discuss your situation and contract timeline. We'll recommend the right level of review for your needs.
Upload your contract through our secure portal. We get to work immediately — most reviews completed in 3–5 business days.
Receive your detailed analysis with clear recommendations. We'll walk you through everything and support you through negotiation.
We analyze every section of your contract, with particular attention to the terms that most frequently create problems for physicians.
Base salary structure
wRVU calculations and conversion factors
Productivity bonuses and thresholds
Quality metrics and incentive pay
Call compensation
Sign-on bonuses and repayment terms
Relocation assistance and clawbacks
Non-compete clauses (geographic scope, duration, specialty)
Non-solicitation provisions
Exclusivity requirements
Moonlighting and outside activity restrictions
Intellectual property and inventions clauses
Malpractice coverage (occurrence vs. claims-made)
Tail coverage responsibility and triggers
Health, dental, and disability benefits
Retirement contributions and vesting
CME allowance and time off
PTO, sick leave, and parental leave
Contract duration and renewal terms
Termination provisions (with cause / without cause)
Notice periods and requirements
Duties and responsibilities scope
Schedule and call requirements
Administrative time allocation
Partnership track and timeline
Equity and buy-in terms
Exit and separation procedures
Post-termination obligations
Dispute resolution and arbitration clauses
We specialize in physician employment contracts. Not general employment law, not corporate transactions — physician contracts. This focus means deeper expertise and better outcomes.
You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start. No hourly billing, no invoice surprises, no meter running while you ask questions.
We understand contract deadlines. Most reviews completed in 3–5 business days, with expedited options when you're under pressure.
You work with an experienced attorney, not a paralegal or assistant. Your questions get answered by the person who reviewed your contract.
You receive written analysis and specific recommendations — not just verbal advice. Documents you can reference, share with a spouse, or use in negotiation.
We represent physicians exclusively. We never work for hospitals, health systems, or management groups. Our loyalty is always to you.
We work with physicians at every career stage, across all specialties, nationwide.
Residents and fellows preparing for their first attending contract
Early-career physicians (0–5 years) evaluating new opportunities
Mid-career physicians negotiating renewals or considering a move
Established physicians reviewing partnership or leadership agreements
Physicians approaching retirement or career transition
Primary care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics)
Hospital-based (Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, Anesthesiology, Radiology)
Surgical specialties (General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, etc.)
Medical subspecialties (Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, etc.)
Psychiatry, OB/GYN, PM&R, and all other specialties
Hospital employment
Large health system positions
Private practice opportunities
Academic medicine
Locum tenens assignments
Telehealth and hybrid roles
We also serve nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, dentists, and other medical professionals navigating employment contracts.
Don’t sign until you know exactly what you’re agreeing to. Book a free consultation to discuss your contract and learn how we can help you secure better terms.
Most physicians have 7–14 days to review their contracts. Don’t wait until the deadline is tomorrow.
Most comprehensive reviews are completed within 3–5 business days. If you're facing a tight deadline, we offer expedited review options — just let us know when you book your consultation.
A verbal acceptance doesn't make the contract binding. Employers expect negotiation to continue until the contract is signed. We've helped many physicians negotiate better terms after accepting an offer in principle.
Yes. Some physicians prefer to handle negotiations themselves with our guidance; others want us to communicate directly with the employer. We support both approaches.
Absolutely. While we're licensed in Virginia and North Carolina, we review physician contracts nationwide. Contract review and negotiation support don't require state-specific licensure.
We handle contracts of all lengths and complexity levels. Partnership agreements, multi-location contracts, and academic appointments with multiple addenda are all within our expertise. We'll discuss scope during your initial consultation.
Yes. All documents and communications are protected by attorney-client privilege. We use secure systems for document transfer and storage.