Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Zachary Rothenberg as a shareholder in the firm’s Health Care Litigation & Disputes Practice in the Los Angeles office. With more than two decades of experience in litigation and arbitration on the federal and state level, Rothenberg is a veteran litigator with a focus on representing health care clients, particularly in the behavioral health space, in business disputes as well as out-of-network and in-network reimbursement disputes. Rothenberg arrives from Nelson Hardiman, LLP.
“We are excited to welcome Zach to our team. His deep understanding of the complexities within the health care industry, particularly in behavioral health, makes him a valuable addition to our team as we continue to expand across the country,” said Matthew J. Murer, Chair of Polsinelli’s Health Care Department. “Zach’s experience in litigation and arbitration will greatly benefit our clients as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of health care law.”
“Zach’s extensive experience in representing health care clients in a wide range of disputes will deepen our litigation bench and enhance our ability to serve our clients,” said Sherri T. Alexander, Chair of Polsinelli’s Health Care Litigation Practice Group. “Zach’s focus on behavioral health and his broad industry knowledge will be invaluable assets as we strive to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.”
Rothenberg added: “After several years in smaller, boutique firms, Polsinelli is the perfect fit at this point in my career. Polsinelli is a powerhouse full-service national firm with a focused health care practice, including in the area of behavioral health, specifically. This is just the opportunity I was looking for as my practice and my clients’ businesses continue to expand.”
With extensive knowledge in the behavioral health space, Rothenberg advises providers on a variety of development and operational issues. He litigates out-of-network and in-network reimbursement cases on behalf of addiction treatment facilities and responds to special investigation audits. He has also advised on labor and employment defense matters including those related to racial discrimination, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, and retaliation.
In addition to his focus on behavioral health, Rothenberg also advises general health care clients, ranging from individual doctors, nurses, and other individual healthcare providers to ambulatory surgery centers, pharmacies, and drug rehabilitation facilities, to hospitals and Independent Practice Associations (“IPAs”). Outside of health care, he represents clients in industries such as entertainment, professional services, financial services, marketing, and manufacturing. Rothenberg received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and holds a B.A. from Columbia University.
As one of the largest health care practices in the country, Polsinelli attorneys work as a fully integrated practice to seamlessly partner with clients on the whole gamut of issues. They understand the opportunities and challenges that face the health care industry and, more importantly, clients’ businesses. The firm has built a team that is made up of health care industry experts, including a mix of former in-house counsel at national health care institutions, the FDA, CMS and the Department of Justice.
Polsinelli Health Care Litigation attorneys combine their in-depth knowledge of the evolving health care industry with clients’ business needs to devise practical litigation strategies. They advise clients in managing risk and resolving complex disputes. When litigation is necessary, they collaborate with clients to effectively and efficiently protect their interests. Polsinelli’s attorneys are experienced in litigating government investigations and health care disputes in different forums, including lawsuits, arbitrations, administrative hearings, audits and investigations.
Source: www.polsinelli.com
