Kozak & Gayer, P.A. – Augusta, ME

⚖️ Kozak & Gayer, P.A.: Maine’s Health Care Law Authority

Premier Legal Counsel for the Health Care Industry 🏥

Kozak & Gayer, P.A. is a highly specialized boutique law firm located on Capitol Street in Augusta, Maine, just steps from the State House. Founded in 1995, the firm has established itself as the preeminent authority on health care law and administrative regulation in the state 🌲. Unlike general practice firms, Kozak & Gayer dedicates its practice almost exclusively to the complex legal needs of the health care sector. They represent a vast array of clients, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, physicians, and mental health providers, offering the sophisticated expertise found in large national firms with the personal attention of a dedicated local partner 🤝.

Specialized Practice Areas 📋

The attorneys at Kozak & Gayer possess deep industry knowledge, handling intricate regulatory and business matters such as:

• 📜 Health Care Regulation & Compliance: Guiding providers through the maze of state and federal regulations, including HIPAA privacy rules, Stark Law, and anti-kickback statutes.
• 🏢 Certificate of Need (CON): Representing facilities in the complex application process required for major capital expenditures and expansion of services in Maine.
• 💼 Corporate & Transactional Law: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance for non-profit and for-profit health entities.
• 🩺 Professional Licensing Defense: Defending physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals before state licensing boards against disciplinary actions.
• 🤝 Employment & Labor: Handling physician employment contracts, medical staff credentialing issues, and executive compensation agreements.

Recognized for Excellence 🏆

The firm’s commitment to quality has earned them national recognition. Kozak & Gayer was founded by attorneys with backgrounds in high-level government and large private practice, bringing decades of experience to the table. The firm and its lawyers have been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, and hold the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional excellence 🌟. Whether negotiating a multi-million dollar hospital merger or resolving a sensitive reimbursement dispute, Kozak & Gayer provides the strategic counsel essential for success in the modern health care landscape.