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As business attorneys for health care practices, we offer ongoing legal guidance for every stage of your business—all with frictionless billing—so you can focus on running your practice and providing quality care to your patients.

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You Take Care of Your Patients. We Take Care of You.

At ByrdAdatto, we partner with physicians and other health care practice owners who know their time and energy are best spent on their top priority — patient care.

When it comes to legal roadblocks, shifting regulations, and unexpected challenges, we provide the guidance you need to stay proactive, avoid pitfalls, and confidently navigate crises as they arise. Regardless of where you are in the life cycle of your practice, we’re here for you.

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Strategic Legal Guidance For Every Stage Of Business

With a national presence in health care and a deep, personal connection to the world of medicine, ByrdAdatto brings experienced insights to its clients across all health care specialties.

Working with health care practitioners and entrepreneurs, we help our clients navigate a spectrum of legal issues that impact health care practice owners. We serve as a sounding board and strategic guide for all of your practice’s legal needs and are there to help triage the inevitable business crisis.

At our core, ByrdAdatto is grounded in a passion for business and zeal for our clients’ entrepreneurial spirit.

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Compliance

How do I know if my business is compliant? 

In a complicated and ever-changing health care regulatory environment, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Compliance is at the center of our world because every aspect of your business revolves around it. Given the complex rules and regulations, we play a proactive role in ensuring compliance so you can rest easy knowing your practice is protected.

We help your practice successfully navigate the maze that includes:

What Our Clients Say

As a consultant in the aesthetic space, our goal is to help practices rise to the level of success from the start. We refer all of our clients to ByrdAdatto as they are experts in their field specializing in aesthetic medicine. They take action, operate with a sense of priority, treat every client in a unique fashion and provide the highest level of service. I know and feel confident our clients are well taken care of, and set up properly working with this team.

– Terri Ross, Founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting and Founder and Co-CEO of APX Platform

ByrdAdatto was instrumental in ensuring my companies are legally compliant and structured in a manner to create opportunities without violating CPOM. I trust them with my businesses and encourage anyone running medical practices to look into CPOM compliance from day one.

– Nicole Chiaramonte, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medaesthetic Partners

At Skytale, our consulting clients frequently come to us with questions around MSOs, including what they are, whether they need them, and whether they should implement them due to legal or strategic purposes. Our preferred team to work with is the ByrdAdatto team as they know the laws, by state, as well as how to use MSOs as a tool if wanting to strategically grow and scale.

– Ben Hernandez, Partner and Managing Director for Skytale Group

As a network of over 20 clinics in 15 states, ensuring that our clinics comply with state and federal regulations with regards to CPOM is critical. ByrdAdatto has been an incredible partner, helping us navigate all the state-level intricacies, stay clear of issues not picked up by generalist firms who used to represent many of our clinics, and keep CPP out of trouble. We have been extremely privileged to work with their team and could not recommend a better counsel in this industry.

– Daniel Schacter, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmetic Physician Partners

I have greatly appreciated ByrdAdatto’s service to date. They have been extremely responsive, professional and balanced in all dealings, and shown deep knowledge on all areas of what we are seeking to do. Thanks for the fantastic support. I look forward to continued work with ByrdAdatto as we grow Cosmetic Physician Partners together.

– Jeff Hart, Manager, Cosmetic Physician Partners

As a consultant in the aesthetic space, our goal is to help practices rise to the level of success from the start. We refer all of our clients to ByrdAdatto as they are experts in their field specializing in aesthetic medicine. They take action, operate with a sense of priority, treat every client in a unique fashion and provide the highest level of service. I know and feel confident our clients are well taken care of, and set up properly working with this team.

– Terri Ross, Founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting and Founder and Co-CEO of APX Platform

ByrdAdatto was instrumental in ensuring my companies are legally compliant and structured in a manner to create opportunities without violating CPOM. I trust them with my businesses and encourage anyone running medical practices to look into CPOM compliance from day one.

– Nicole Chiaramonte, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medaesthetic Partners

Business Structuring & Contracts

How do I know if my business structure is correct?

Your business structure sets the foundation for your practice. We collaborate with you and your advisors to design the right structure and strategy that aligns with your vision, centers on compliance, is built for growth, and prepares you for exit. We then help execute this vision with business entity formations, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and other governance documents to effectively set up your structure and relationship with partners.

Once your structure is in place, we help you implement the strategy through necessary business contracts, including:

  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • License Agreements
  • Management Services Agreements
  • Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Purchase Agreements
  • Vendor Agreements

What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto has been a trusted advisor since our first location. We would not be where we are today without them. As we pass our 25th location their expertise is still helpful today as it was during our initial meetings.

– Ryan Rao, Chief Development Officer & Partner of VIO Med Spa

As a network of over 20 clinics in 15 states, ensuring that our clinics comply with state and federal regulations with regards to CPOM is critical. ByrdAdatto has been an incredible partner, helping us navigate all the state-level intricacies, stay clear of issues not picked up by generalist firms who used to represent many of our clinics, and keep CPP out of trouble. We have been extremely privileged to work with their team and could not recommend a better counsel in this industry.

– Daniel Schacter, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmetic Physician Partners

ByrdAdatto was instrumental in ensuring my companies are legally compliant and structured in a manner to create opportunities without violating CPOM. I trust them with my businesses and encourage anyone running medical practices to look into CPOM compliance from day one.

– Nicole Chiaramonte, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medaesthetic Partners

As a consultant in the aesthetic space, our goal is to help practices rise to the level of success from the start. We refer all of our clients to ByrdAdatto as they are experts in their field specializing in aesthetic medicine. They take action, operate with a sense of priority, treat every client in a unique fashion and provide the highest level of service. I know and feel confident our clients are well taken care of, and set up properly working with this team.

– Terri Ross, Founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting and Founder and Co-CEO of APX Platform

At Skytale, our consulting clients frequently come to us with questions around MSOs, including what they are, whether they need them, and whether they should implement them due to legal or strategic purposes. Our preferred team to work with is the ByrdAdatto team as they know the laws, by state, as well as how to use MSOs as a tool if wanting to strategically grow and scale.

– Ben Hernandez, Partner and Managing Director for Skytale Group

ByrdAdatto has been a trusted advisor since our first location. We would not be where we are today without them. As we pass our 25th location their expertise is still helpful today as it was during our initial meetings.

– Ryan Rao, Chief Development Officer & Partner of VIO Med Spa

As a network of over 20 clinics in 15 states, ensuring that our clinics comply with state and federal regulations with regards to CPOM is critical. ByrdAdatto has been an incredible partner, helping us navigate all the state-level intricacies, stay clear of issues not picked up by generalist firms who used to represent many of our clinics, and keep CPP out of trouble. We have been extremely privileged to work with their team and could not recommend a better counsel in this industry.

– Daniel Schacter, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmetic Physician Partners

Employee Relationships

What legal agreements do I need for my employees?

The greatest opportunities and greatest risks to your practice are the same—your patients and employees. We help you mitigate risks that come with employee relationships through compensation models and strategies, offer letters, employment agreements, HR guidance for crises, and employee handbooks. We also help you navigate employee compliance with state and federal laws, including:

  • Employee Rights
  • FMLA
  • Misclassification Laws
  • Non-Compete
  • Non-Solicitation
  • Overtime Laws
  • Payday Laws

What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto is one of the most medically experienced legal firms in the U.S. They have assembled a team that has helped me with setting up my new business, hiring practices, HR, contracts, patient issues, and more. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

– A. Jay Burns, MD, Founder of Resurrect Skin M.D.

ByrdAdatto has helped us overcome some obstacles, particularly related to employees. We feel that ByrdAdatto is a true leader. They really guide us and we have complete trust in their advice on whatever problem we bring to them. This has really been key for us. They are so deeply personal, I really feel they are friends.

– Heather Furnas, MD, Co-Founder of Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa

Be it real estate, labor and HR support during COVID, supporting our growth as our business expands, or helping to make sure our team is compliant, we are happy and proud to work with Michael, Brad, and team. Most importantly, my wife, Sara, and I consider them great friends. There is no better firm in the business.

– Steven Camp, MD, Founder of Steven Camp MD Plastic Surgery

ByrdAdatto is like having a protective force field around my practice. They are knowledgeable, quick to respond, and very connected in the industry. From labor law to health care law they are always available to help.

– Joshua Korman, MD, Joshua Korman MD Plastic Surgery

Having the ByrdAdatto team has been incredibly valuable to us. We first met the team when we began going through a very difficult plastic-surgery-based noncompete. … While the process was difficult, we were able to exit the practice, successfully begin a solo private practice, and excel quickly.

– Sara Camp, NP, Director Business and Marketing of Steven Camp MD Plastic Surgery

ByrdAdatto is one of the most medically experienced legal firms in the U.S. They have assembled a team that has helped me with setting up my new business, hiring practices, HR, contracts, patient issues, and more. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

– A. Jay Burns, MD, Founder of Resurrect Skin M.D.

ByrdAdatto has helped us overcome some obstacles, particularly related to employees. We feel that ByrdAdatto is a true leader. They really guide us and we have complete trust in their advice on whatever problem we bring to them. This has really been key for us. They are so deeply personal, I really feel they are friends.

– Heather Furnas, MD, Co-Founder of Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa

Patient Relationships

What patient documentation do I need?

The greatest opportunities and greatest risks to your practice are the same—your patients and employees. If you encounter a crisis related to a patient, we help you develop the strategy to respond quickly, effectively, and professionally. Recognizing these issues are very personal and stressful, we handle them accordingly. The legal risks are enormously high, but we communicate clearly and act decisively to protect your business. We also help you navigate laws on patient rights and board rules, and provide the necessary documentation, including:

  • Intake Documents
  • Medical Advertising
  • Standard of Care
  • Patient Abandonment
  • Patient Disclosures 
  • Patient Refunds
  • Reputation Management

What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto is one of the most medically experienced legal firms in the U.S. They have assembled a team that has helped me with setting up my new business, hiring practices, HR, contracts, patient issues, and more. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

– A. Jay Burns, MD, Founder of Resurrect Skin M.D.

Having the ByrdAdatto team has been incredibly valuable to us. We first met the team when we began going through a very difficult plastic-surgery-based noncompete. … While the process was difficult, we were able to exit the practice, successfully begin a solo private practice, and excel quickly.

– Sara Camp, NP, Director Business and Marketing of Steven Camp MD Plastic Surgery

ByrdAdatto is one of the most medically experienced legal firms in the U.S. They have assembled a team that has helped me with setting up my new business, hiring practices, HR, contracts, patient issues, and more. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

– A. Jay Burns, MD, Founder of Resurrect Skin M.D.

Having the ByrdAdatto team has been incredibly valuable to us. We first met the team when we began going through a very difficult plastic-surgery-based noncompete. … While the process was difficult, we were able to exit the practice, successfully begin a solo private practice, and excel quickly.

– Sara Camp, NP, Director Business and Marketing of Steven Camp MD Plastic Surgery

Trademarks

How do I protect my brand?

Your brand is the most valuable asset you own. We protect your brand and intellectual property through multiple strategies, including:

  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • License Agreements
  • Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Trademark Applications
  • USPTO Publications 
  • Work for Hire Agreements

What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto is like having a protective force field around my practice. They are knowledgeable, quick to respond, and very connected in the industry. From labor law to health care law they are always available to help.

– Joshua Korman, MD, Joshua Korman MD Plastic Surgery

Owning and running a plastic surgery center and med spa is a serious business fraught with all sorts of legal nuances. A serious business requires serious legal advice and execution. Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto are legal experts in the field of aesthetic surgery and medicine. I have used them for several years and feel confident I am getting the most leading-edge advice. They are thorough, responsive, and expeditious. … My business is in good hands with their firm.

– Luis Rios, MD, Rios Center For Plastic Surgery

ByrdAdatto is like having a protective force field around my practice. They are knowledgeable, quick to respond, and very connected in the industry. From labor law to health care law they are always available to help.

– Joshua Korman, MD, Joshua Korman MD Plastic Surgery

Owning and running a plastic surgery center and med spa is a serious business fraught with all sorts of legal nuances. A serious business requires serious legal advice and execution. Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto are legal experts in the field of aesthetic surgery and medicine. I have used them for several years and feel confident I am getting the most leading-edge advice. They are thorough, responsive, and expeditious. … My business is in good hands with their firm.

– Luis Rios, MD, Rios Center For Plastic Surgery

Buying and Selling a Practice

How do I sell my practice? 

Whether you are considering buying or selling a practice, there are multiple variables that can complicate the process and create risk. We guide clients through the five phases of buying and selling: letter of intent, due diligence, definitive agreement, closing, post-closing while identifying and evaluating the risks each step of the way. We help you draft or negotiate the agreements involved, including:

  • Asset Purchase Agreements
  • Capital Contribution Agreements
  • Escrow Agreements
  • Lending Documents
  • Letter of Intent
  • License  Agreements
  • Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements
  • Post-closing Employment Agreements
  • Stock Purchase Agreements

What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto has been instrumental in the growth and development of Skin Body Soul MedSpa, assisting us in every aspect of our business. From establishing our MSO to the sale of our company, having ByrdAdatto is like having a partner by your side. They are an outstanding firm to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

– Brandon Robinson, Founder of Skin Body Soul MedSpa

At Skytale, our consulting clients frequently come to us with questions around MSOs, including what they are, whether they need them, and whether they should implement them due to legal or strategic purposes. Our preferred team to work with is the ByrdAdatto team as they know the laws, by state, as well as how to use MSOs as a tool if wanting to strategically grow and scale.

– Ben Hernandez, Partner and Managing Director for Skytale Group

I have worked with ByrdAdatto for many years, and I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am with the personalized service they have provided my group. From basic entity formations to complex partnership matters and business acquisitions, no detail is left to chance.

– Eugene Gicheru, MD, FACEP, MBA, CEO of CareCulture Health Partners

Just a note to let you know how impressed I am with your M&A team. As you know, our transactions were very complex and drawn out, and without your professionalism and diligent effort, it would have never happened!

– Gail Mayfield, Owner of Eclipse Medical Imaging

I have known Michael Byrd for over a decade and he has led me through all of my professional growth, from my first work contract to when I acquired my practice. Michael, Brad, and their fantastic team have given me invaluable advice and have helped me to achieve so many goals.

– Jacob G. Unger, MD, President and Owner of Maxwell Aesthetics

ByrdAdatto has been instrumental in the growth and development of Skin Body Soul MedSpa, assisting us in every aspect of our business. From establishing our MSO to the sale of our company, having ByrdAdatto is like having a partner by your side. They are an outstanding firm to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

– Brandon Robinson, Founder of Skin Body Soul MedSpa

At Skytale, our consulting clients frequently come to us with questions around MSOs, including what they are, whether they need them, and whether they should implement them due to legal or strategic purposes. Our preferred team to work with is the ByrdAdatto team as they know the laws, by state, as well as how to use MSOs as a tool if wanting to strategically grow and scale.

– Ben Hernandez, Partner and Managing Director for Skytale Group

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Our whiteboards are interactive, strategic sessions designed to identify and solve your particular challenges. Together, we map out your situation, uncover regulatory and compliance red flags, and create the plan that will help you reach your goals. 

And along the way, we’re here to put the plan into action and bring your ideas to life. You can rest easy knowing that your practice is protected so you can secure your future.

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We have created a simpler, more transparent way to obtain legal services: Access+. You get help on legal concerns without the uncertainty associated with traditional hourly billing. Plus, you get a dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals, curated content, access to the Access+ Portal containing toolkits, and more.

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Thought Leadership

Health care is constantly changing, so our team gets ongoing training to gain in-depth knowledge of any regulatory updates and changes that impact our clients. We also provide insightful resources to our clients so they can be informed on business and health care law.

Legal 123s With ByrdAdatto Podcast

Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto simplify complicated legal issues through real client stories.

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Learn the basics of business and health care law in an easy-to-digest format.

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What Our Clients Say

ByrdAdatto has been a trusted advisor since our first location. We would not be where we are today without them. As we pass our 25th location their expertise is still helpful today as it was during our initial meetings.

– Ryan Rao, Chief Development Officer & Partner of VIO Med Spa

As a network of over 20 clinics in 15 states, ensuring that our clinics comply with state and federal regulations with regards to CPOM is critical. ByrdAdatto has been an incredible partner, helping us navigate all the state-level intricacies, stay clear of issues not picked up by generalist firms who used to represent many of our clinics, and keep CPP out of trouble. We have been extremely privileged to work with their team and could not recommend a better counsel in this industry.

– Daniel Schacter, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmetic Physician Partners

At Skytale, our consulting clients frequently come to us with questions around MSOs, including what they are, whether they need them, and whether they should implement them due to legal or strategic purposes. Our preferred team to work with is the ByrdAdatto team as they know the laws, by state, as well as how to use MSOs as a tool if wanting to strategically grow and scale.

– Ben Hernandez, Partner and Managing Director for Skytale Group

As a consultant in the aesthetic space, our goal is to help practices rise to the level of success from the start. We refer all of our clients to ByrdAdatto as they are experts in their field specializing in aesthetic medicine. They take action, operate with a sense of priority, treat every client in a unique fashion and provide the highest level of service. I know and feel confident our clients are well taken care of, and set up properly working with this team.

– Terri Ross, Founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting and Founder and Co-CEO of APX Platform

ByrdAdatto was instrumental in ensuring my companies are legally compliant and structured in a manner to create opportunities without violating CPOM. I trust them with my businesses and encourage anyone running medical practices to look into CPOM compliance from day one.

– Nicole Chiaramonte, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medaesthetic Partners

ByrdAdatto has been a trusted advisor since our first location. We would not be where we are today without them. As we pass our 25th location their expertise is still helpful today as it was during our initial meetings.

– Ryan Rao, Chief Development Officer & Partner of VIO Med Spa

As a network of over 20 clinics in 15 states, ensuring that our clinics comply with state and federal regulations with regards to CPOM is critical. ByrdAdatto has been an incredible partner, helping us navigate all the state-level intricacies, stay clear of issues not picked up by generalist firms who used to represent many of our clinics, and keep CPP out of trouble. We have been extremely privileged to work with their team and could not recommend a better counsel in this industry.

– Daniel Schacter, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmetic Physician Partners

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