Jerry Richard Sparks

General business litigation, contract disputes, shareholder/partnership disputes, employment litigation, misappropriation of trade secrets, real estate disputes, health care civil and administrative litigation.

Defense of employers, small and large, in virtually every kind of dispute that can arise between an employee and employer. Representation of clients before state and federal agencies. Successful resolutions of lawsuits for discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, misappropriation of trade secrets and other employment related claims.

Negotiation and drafting of various contracts including buy/sell agreements, shareholoder, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, severance agreements, vendor agreements, directorship agreements, real estate sales agreements, settlement agreements

Representation of health care providers in compliance matters, advice concerning anti-kickback and self-referral matters. Serves as counsel in administrative matters, including peer review related claims and appeals, representation of physicians in post-payment reviews/audits.