The Law Firm of Marvin Firestone, MD•JD & Associates, LLP - San Mateo, CA
The Law Firm of Marvin Firestone, MD•JD & Associates, LLP is a premier California healthcare and license defense law firm founded in 1982 in San Mateo, combining dual medical and legal doctorates to defend physicians, nurses, and medical providers before state licensing boards and peer review committees.
Defending Healthcare Professionals Across California
An accusation from a state licensing agency or hospital board can jeopardize decades of clinical training, professional standing, and livelihood. Established in 1982 by physician-attorney Dr. Marvin Firestone, The Law Firm of Marvin Firestone, MD•JD & Associates, LLP is dedicated to safeguarding healthcare providers across California. Joined by partner Michael A. Firestone, the firm fuses clinical insights with administrative trial skills. When you need to hire an attorney who understands both clinical medicine and administrative law, our San Mateo practice provides the focused advocacy required to protect your license.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Medical Providers
Regulatory scrutiny demands strategic legal counsel familiar with administrative procedure and healthcare oversight. The firm delivers comprehensive advocacy across essential healthcare law matters:
- Professional License Defense: Dedicated employment and labor lawyers represent physicians and nurses facing disciplinary actions by the Medical Board of California.
- Hospital Peer Review: Skilled administrative counsel guiding doctors through peer review hearings, hospital credentialing disputes, and National Practitioner Data Bank issues.
- Physician Employment Agreements: Strategic contract lawyers draft, negotiate, and review physician employment contracts, partnership buy-ins, and non-compete clauses.
- Wrongful Termination: Assertive wrongful termination lawyers protect healthcare professionals subjected to retaliatory firing for reporting patient care concerns.
- Appeals and Reinstatements: Tenacious representation for administrative mandamus petitions, licensing board appeals, and license reinstatements after revocation.
- Medical Business Disputes: Experienced business litigation lawyers manage medical practice breakups, management services contracts, and insurer disputes.
- Vaccine Injury Claims: Specialized legal counsel representing individuals harmed by vaccines under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
The Dual MD and JD Advantage in Healthcare Law
What sets the firm apart is its rare combination of clinical medical training and courtroom proficiency. Dr. Marvin Firestone is a board-certified physician with over five decades of medical experience and a past President of the American College of Legal Medicine. He and Michael Firestone analyze patient charts, pharmacology, and standard-of-care issues with clinical precision. This dual background enables the team to effectively challenge state board experts before administrative law judges.
Strategic Defense from Early Investigation to Hearing
Early legal intervention is essential when facing a licensing board inquiry. Retaining experienced counsel at the initial investigative stage often allows our team to present clarifying evidence that prevents formal accusations from being filed. Whether handling peer review disputes or negotiating contract terms, the firm delivers responsive guidance. Structured flat fees for contract reviews make top-tier counsel accessible when you need urgent legal help.
Schedule a Free Confidential Case Consultation
Do not allow an administrative complaint or contract dispute to derail your life's work. Contact The Law Firm of Marvin Firestone, MD•JD & Associates, LLP in San Mateo today to schedule a free confidential consultation and start mounting a formidable defense for your healthcare career.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the prominent Aragon and Borel neighborhoods of San Mateo, right along the bustling South El Camino Real corridor.
Building Location
This is a five-story commercial office building known as the Borel Estate Building, conveniently located near landmarks like Starbucks and Windy City Pizza and BBQ.
Parking Details
Ample visitor parking is available in the spacious surface public parking lot surrounding the complex, with additional spots in the private underground garage.
Public Transit
Served by SamTrans Route ECR (Southbound); nearest stop is at El Camino Real & 17th Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk through the main front entrance of the Borel Estate Building into the central lobby, and take one of the two elevators up to the fourth floor. Turn right to find Suite 408.