Susan Beth Collingwood

Susan Beth Collingwood

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Newberry, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Health Care ... +2 more

14260 W. Newberry Road, #159, Newberry, FL

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 25%

From big deals (the 200+ contract deal that built the UF Health Proton Beam) to small (purchase of a business, purchase of a car), I've handled many contracts over the years.

38 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Skilled in both employer and employee matters, including employment agreements, non-compete agreements, employee discipline, discrimination, etc.

32 years

25%
Business 20%

Assisted clients in choosing and then forming the best corporate entity to carry out their business.

32 years

20%
Health Care 20%

As in-house counsel for a 700+ physician group practice, I have extensive experience providing legal advice to physicians and other health care providers, involving aspects from risk management/medical malpractice, to practice/patient issues, to compliance (billing, audits, HIPAA/privacy, etc.), as well as representing providers who are being audited or investigated.

36 years

20%
Litigation 10%

Brought, litigated (through appeal) and oversaw litigation of numerous disputes involving contracts, construction, insurance, and personal injury.

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susan Beth Collingwood

14260 W. Newberry Road, #159, Newberry, FL, 32667

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Susan Beth Collingwood's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015

she is great about answer quetion

She is wonder lawyer thhat knows the law and very helpful i would tell others about her

Posted by Richard | December 11, 2014 | Business

Complete Business Partner

Susan Collingwood is an exceptional lawyer, whose advice and counsel goes well beyond the “cans and cannots”; she focuses on business best practices, consideration of specific client goals and vision, weighting and outlining the risks and benefits, giving her clients a complete business partner. Sus...an provided invaluable direction in development and implementation of our automated incentive and salary increase and reduction academic physician faculty compensation plan, ensuring we didn't bite-off more than we could chew while pushing the envelope of academic faculty compensation plans. She was also instrumental in helping our department work with community hospitals in developing avenues for joint ventures and joint physician recruitments; though complex, I believe we would not have been able to be successful without her direct guidance and counsel. Susan is a pleasure to work with. She identifies avenues to achieve your goals, instead of identifying barriers. Thank you Susan for all of your help!

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Susan Beth Collingwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Lee

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides sound legal advice."

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Rupasri Lloyd

Health care lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Susan Collingwood for nearly 13 years on so very many different matters during the overlapping time that she and I both worked for the University of Florida. She remains one of the brightest and smartest healthcare attorneys I have ever worked with. I am blessed for the opportunity to have had her mentorship. She is nothing short of brilliant."

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Tara Faenza

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her work in the community and her comments on AVVO. She is well-versed in the law and offers constructive advice. Her no-nonsense, common-sense, and intelligent advice is refreshing. I am happy to recommend her and I, as a fellow attorney, learn a lot from her comments and information."

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Richard Llerena

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been privileged to have observed Ms. Collingwood and observe the quality of her work, client approval ratings, and contributions to those of us who have a passion for litigation. She has a strong work ethic and puts the client's needs above anything else. A great attorney all around who has secured great results for her clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Scott

Health care lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan Beth Collingwood exhibits her knowledge and experience in varied areas of the law in her posts on Avvo. If you have a case involving health care law, labor law or other claim for damage in Central Florida, then Susan Beth Collingwood is an excellent choice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Warrick

Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a strong knowledge of the law and regularly offers sound (free) legal advice on this site."

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Charles Baron

Health care lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a vast amount of experience in her practice areas. Top caliber."

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Arthur Schofield

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Susan B. Collingwood, Attorney at Law

1995 - 2014

Senior University Counsel for Health Affairs, University of Florida

1989 - 1995

Associate attorney, Fisher, Rushmer, Keiner, Wack and Dickson

1988 - 1989

Associate, David U. Strawn, P.A.

Associations

1995 - Present

American Health Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Association of American Medical Colleges

Member, Compliance Officers Forum

2008 - 2013

Association of Academic Health Centers

Co-Chair, Legal work group

Education

1988

University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Law (JD)

1980

Indiana University Bloomington

BA

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

AAPC Coding Fiesta

Healthcare in the Time of Law and Regulation

2013

Grand Rounds

Law for Medical Residents

2013

CFO and Research Admin Meeting

Medical Faculty Compensation

2013

AAPC Coding Fiesta

Health Care Compliance

2012

Grand Rounds

Disclosure of Adverse Incidents

Publications

1995

Comparative Negligence and Contribution in Florida Jurisdiction, Venue and Other Procedural Considerations

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