Physicians, dentists, other health care professionals rely on Michael Foster to represent them in acquisitions, practice sales, contracts, and complex employment arrangements. Michael also assists clients with licensure, audit defense, and regulatory compliance, including counseling with regard to state and federal self-referral and anti-kickback laws.
Michael regularly helps draft and negotiate purchase agreements and promissory notes, prepares and reviews disclosure schedules, and manages closings and post-closing obligations. Health care practices look to Michael to develop and advise them on corporate structure, including using management companies and other vehicles for investment or acquisition by private equity firms.
A trusted advisor, Michael consults daily with clients on the acquisition and disposition of businesses and professional health care practices, joint ventures, lease negotiations, and financing transactions. He also represents health care professionals in Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and Office for Professional Discipline licensure matters as well as Medicare and Medicaid audits. As a law student, Michael interned for the Honorable Sean H. Lane of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.