Michael D Saphier

Michael D Saphier

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 57 years

Health care Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Health Care

4924 Balboa Blvd. #635, Los Angeles, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Health Care 100%

Represents physicians, medical groups, hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, medical spas, weight loss centers, outpatient surgery centers, MSOs, professional corporations, and other providers and health care entities. Practice areas include self-referral and anti-kickback laws; clinic licensing; corporate practice of medicine; fee-splitting; fraud and abuse; HIPAA; telemedicine; physician employment and independent contractor agreements; and corporate, partnership, and LLC matters.

52 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 55 years

State: California

Acquired: 1971

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 57 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1968

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Saphier and Heller Law Corporation

4924 Balboa Blvd. #635, Los Angeles, CA, 91316

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Michael D Saphier's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by NB | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Lawyer for Medical Contracts

I feel very fortunate to have had Michael as my lawyer during my contract review. I am a dermatologist in the area and needed a lawyer to help review my contract and make any changes. Michael was extremely prompt and explained the meaning of every line in my contract. He had my best interest in mind ...and suggested changes that were so important for my future. He communicated with my employer's lawyer respectfully and convinced them to make these changes. I am so grateful to him for being my advocate and making sure I am protected by my contract. He also helped me set up my S-corp as an independent contractor. I highly recommend Michael to all my fellow physician colleagues...you will be glad that he is the one representing you.

Posted by Steve | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Excellent and rapid counsel

I had previously signed a retainer with Mr Saphier to set up a complex medical business involving multiple parties. Several intricate legal issues were on the table including numerous State and Federal regulations. Mr Saphier created a functional business entity which was most satisfactory to all pa...rties involved. His work was rapid, reasonable and appropriate in cost, and served our needs extremely well. He was available for follow up consult and returns all phone calls and emails promptly. Most recently I consulted Mr Saphier for a medical staff issue. I provided him with the documentation involved and within 24 hours he provided me with a plan of action that was most satisfactory. I have been very pleased with Mr Saphier and his work. I have great confidence in both his knowledge and experience as well as his work habits and ethics and I would be happy to retain Mr Saphier again.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

PERFECT FIT FOR MEDICAL NEGOTIATION

Michael was a perfect fit for my salary negotiation against a major university medical center. In brief: he was able to efficiently run up the steep learning curve of the absurdly arcane university compensation and bonus structure for physicians and to then use clean mathematical logical to prove why... the salary they offered was at least 20% too low. Not only did I win my demands, but I was actually thanked by everyone involved for my clarity. Goes without saying, but my 20% gain in pay recoups Michael's cost several times over!

Posted by JB | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Top Notch Attorney

Michael worked diligently on my documents to aid me in the purchase of my dental practice. He was very knowledgeable and upfront with everything involved in the whole process. Michael's communication kept me informed at each step so I was up to date throughout it all. He even worked overtime while... keeping me on budget. The bottom line is if you are looking to purchase a practice you need an attorney and I highly recommend Michael for the job.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Honest and straight forward (MSO physician contract review & negotiation)

I feel lucky I found Michael Saphier. I retained him for my contract review. Our first phone conversation before I even decided to retain him was lengthy and in itself very informative. What I anticipated to be a simple review became a rewriting of the entire contract in order for it to comply with s...tate law. Along the way, Mike was honest, straightforward, and diligent, respective of my budget and timeline. Thank you Mike!

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1968

Cum Laude, University of Michigan Law School

1965

Graduated "With Distinction", University of California - Berkeley

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Shareholder, Saphier and Heller Law Corp.

1975 - 1986

Partner, Memel Jacobs Pierno & Gersh

Associations

American Health Lawyers Association

California Society for Healthcare Attorneys

American Bar Association, Health Law Section

Education

1968

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

University of California - Berkeley

A.B.

Publications

2007

Southern California Physician Better Billing Contracts

2006

2005

Languages

English

Spanish

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