I'm Angie, the lawyer for doctors.
I help physicians build practices that work for their patients, their finances, and the life they actually want to live without 'icky' lawyering.
I’ve been practicing law for almost 10 years. And somewhere along the way, I realized that being successful on paper and actually liking the life you’ve built are two very different things.
I started my career the way a lot of ambitious professionals do: work hard, say yes, carry the heavy caseload, and assume the long hours are simply the price of being good at what you do.
Eventually, I had to question that bargain.
That experience changed the way I practice law and the way I advise physicians.
I don’t believe the goal is simply to own a practice. The goal is to build one that pays you well, protects what you’re building, and doesn’t require you to sacrifice everything else that matters to you.
That’s why my job isn’t to hand you a stack of legal documents and disappear. I help you make practical legal decisions that support the practice, and the life, you’re actually trying to build.
what's the ick?
how we're different
Nickle & Diming
Don't you hate it when you send an email to your lawyer, and receive a bill in six minute increments? Yeah, us too.
Inconsistent Communication & Ghosting
Have you ever hired a lawyer, but then you can only talk to support staff? Or worse yet, the lawyer ghosts you?
Confusing lawyer talk
Ever worked with a lawyer that explained your case in a way that you couldn't understand the strategy or why you were going down road A instead of B?
Hierarchies
Do you ever feel like your lawyer talks over your head? Or made you feel less-than? Insisted on being called by Attorney + last name?
Flat Fees
You know what you'll be charged at the beginning, so you can manage your business budget without surprise expenses.
Direct line to your lawyer partner + proactive comms
As a client, you'll have an easy-to-use portal for back-and-forth messaging. Plus, schedule a call with your lawyer via Calendly. We send calendar invites + text reminders. We overcommunicate here.
Legalese free explanations
You get straightforward explanations so you understand your options, and you can make an informed decision. We teach you the most important contract terms so you can be empowered in future deals.
A legal partner that gets your business.
You call us by our first names, because we believe in a partnership without hierarchies. We're here to help you, and we find that our clients appreciate less formalities and more collaboration.
I'm a healthcare compliance lawyer who’d rather prevent the mess.
(Wild concept, I know.)
I’ve spent almost 10 years seeing what happens when the little things become very expensive things.
I spent years handling disputes after things had already gone wrong. I’ve sued companies, defended businesses, negotiated settlements, and seen what happens when a bad contract, messy breakup, or ignored compliance issue finally catches up with a business.
I don’t litigate anymore. If you wind up in court, I’ve got a referral for you, not a retainer agreement.
That’s on purpose.
My work focuses on the decisions medical practice owners can make before there’s a demand letter, board complaint, employee dispute, payer problem, or business breakup.
Sometimes you need a better contract, policy, or compliance system. And sometimes you need me to tell you, “Don’t spend money on this.”
And I don't believe you need a 12-page memo to make a good decision. You'll get practical options, clear recommendations, flat-fees only (because you deserve to know the investment up front) , and direct access to your lawyer.
That’s healthcare compliance without the ick: know the risk, understand your options, fix what actually matters, and get back to practicing medicine.
Your specialty might be niche. Ours is healthcare.
A few of the medical specialties we've worked with:
Direct Primary Care ✦ Psychiatry ✦ Cardiology ✦ ENT ✦ Aesthetics ✦ Concierge Medicine ✦ Pediatrics ✦ Surgical ✦ Hospice and Palliative Medicine ✦ Allergy ✦ Thoracic Surgery ✦ OBGYN ✦ Dermatology ✦ Integrative Medicine ✦ Reproductive Endocrinology ✦
What can I take off your legal plate?
Healthcare legal help for physicians and medical practice owners in Georgia and New York, from opening the doors to hiring a team, getting paid, and eventually selling the practice.
Pick your current headache.
(There’s probably a legal service for that.)
START A PRACTICE
Build it right the first time.
Starting, restructuring, or expanding a medical practice in Georgia or New York.
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Medical Practice Formation
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NY Professional Entity Formation
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MSO + Practice Structures
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Operating Agreements + Bylaws
COMPLIANCE
Find the holes before someone else does.
Practical healthcare compliance for practices that would prefer not to learn about a problem from a payer, patient, employee, or regulator.
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HIPAA Compliance
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Stark + Anti-Kickback Compliance
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Practice Compliance Audits
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State-Specific Practice Compliance
Explore GA healthcare compliance →
PATIENTS + PAYMENT
Get paid without creating a compliance problem.
Build the agreements and systems behind your concierge, DPC, cash-pay, hybrid, or specialty practice.
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Patient Consent Agreements
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Concierge + Membership Practices
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Cash-Pay Compliance
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Patient Policies + Notices
CONTRACTS
Read the fine print.
(Or better yet, let me.)
Review, drafting, and negotiation for the agreements that keep your practice running.
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Management Services Agreements
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Commercial Leases
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Vendor Agreements
Book a Contract Clarity Call→ (flat fee review of the most popular agreements)
PEOPLE
Hire people. Manage people. Part ways without chaos.
Contracts and employment systems for physicians and growing medical practices.
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Physician Employment Agreements
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Staff Employment Agreements
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Employment Manuals
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Severance + Employment Transitions
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Non-Compete Disputes
Explore physician employment contract review →
BUY + SELL A PRACTICE
Because buying a practice is not a Zillow closing.
Legal support for physicians buying or selling medical practices in Georgia and New York.
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Medical Practice Acquisitions
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Due Diligence
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Letters of Intent
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Purchase + Sale Agreements
Explore GA medical practice acquisitions →
You focus on patients.
Let us handle the law.
You hired a lawyer. Now what?
Thankfully, not 47 emails and a mystery invoice.
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Sign + pay online. You're officially a client.
Your engagement letter and flat fee are handled online, usually in a few clicks.
Once that's done, you'll get access to your private client portal where we'll keep your documents, messages, deadlines, and next steps in one place.
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I do the lawyer stuff. You get the game plan.
This is where most of the work happens behind the scenes. I review the relevant law, your existing systems and documents, and the details specific to your practice.
Then you'll receive my recommendations and, when your service includes drafting, the first version of your compliance system for review.
No 12-page memos you don't have time to read. A practical plan for what needs to change and why.
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Tell me what I need to know.
You'll complete a focused online intake that usually takes about 20 minutes. I'll ask for the information I actually need to understand your practice, your goals, and where the legal risk may be hiding.
Depending on the project, you may also upload existing contracts, policies, or other documents for me to review.
You answer the questions. I do the legal digging.
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We talk it through + finish the job.
We'll meet to walk through the recommendations, answer your questions, and make the revisions included with your service.
You can book a time to talk to me at your convenience via a private booking link with appointments before and after you see patients.
When we're finished, you'll receive your final compliance system plus practical guidance for actually using them because a beautifully drafted contract sitting untouched in a folder isn't doing much to protect your practice.
You leave knowing what you have, why it matters, and what to do with it.
Less talking about lawyers. More solving the thing you came here for.
Choose your state to see how we can help, what services are available, and your next step.
No introductory call required.
Have no idea which service you need?
That’s what the Fit Call is for. Book a call in a few clicks.
Virtual healthcare law.
Very real access to your lawyer.
Serving clients across Georgia and New York doesn't mean putting distance between you and your legal work.
Working with a virtual law firm shouldn’t mean wondering where your documents went, whether I saw your message, or what you’re supposed to do next.
Your private client portal keeps the entire project in one place.
You can securely send documents, review drafts, message the firm, complete tasks, and see what’s coming next without digging through your inbox or trying to remember which email had that one attachment.
And when something needs an actual conversation? You have direct access to your lawyer, not a maze of automated messages or people you’ve never met.
The technology isn’t there to put distance between us. It handles the administrative stuff so we can spend our time on the part you actually hired me for: the law.
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A Healthcare Law Firm Built for Georgia & New York Physicians
Know what your legal work costs before we start. (Imagine that.)
Hiring a lawyer is already a significant decision. You shouldn't have to schedule a call, tell us your entire life story, and wait three days for a proposal just to find out whether the service is within your budget.
That's why we publish pricing for many of our services directly on our website.
All of our work is flat fee, with the scope, deliverables, and investment defined before we begin. You'll know what we're doing, what you're getting, and what it costs before you sign an engagement letter.
That doesn't mean we're trying to be the least expensive option. We're intentionally a small, boutique healthcare law firm, which means we take on a limited number of matters and build our services around thoughtful legal work, direct attorney access, and practical implementation, rather than volume.
What you're actually paying for
You’re not paying for a document to land in your inbox. You’re investing in a legal system built around how your practice actually works.
That means we’re not pulling a 20-year-old template from a folder, swapping out the practice name, and calling it “custom.” We look at how you actually operate: how patients pay you, how your team works, how you communicate with patients, what services you offer, where your revenue comes from, and where your particular business model creates legal risk.
For most engagements, that means custom agreements and policies, a compliance system designed to work together, practical playbooks for implementing it, explainer videos that walk you through what we built and why, and attorney guidance for the decisions that don’t fit neatly into a document.
And because running a compliant practice and running a successful practice aren't entirely separate conversations, our work can extend beyond drafting. For concierge, membership, and cash-pay practices, we offer consulting on the practical decisions behind the model, from membership structure and patient experience to pricing, payment processes, and building systems that can grow with the practice.
The goal is to leave you with something you understand and can actually use.
Whether you're building a practice in Georgia or New York, you can explore your options and pricing before deciding whether Edmonds Law is the right fit.
Providing healthcare compliance services to clients throughout Georgia and New York
Edmonds Law Office is a healthcare law firm serving physicians, healthcare professionals, and medical practice owners throughout Georgia and New York. Our virtual practice means you can get practical healthcare legal guidance without rearranging your day to drive to a lawyer’s office. (We’re all for fewer unnecessary meetings.)
In Georgia, we serve clients throughout the state, including Metro Atlanta, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, and surrounding communities.
In New York, we serve physicians and medical practices throughout the state, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and surrounding communities.
Georgia or New York, the approach is the same: practical healthcare law, clear answers, and no unnecessary legal ick.
Questions Physicians Ask Before Hiring a Healthcare Lawyer in Georgia or New York
What types of physicians and medical practices does Edmonds Law Office work with in Georgia and New York?
We work primarily with physicians, healthcare professionals, and medical practice owners in Georgia and New York, from first-time practice owners to established practices growing, restructuring, or adding new services. Our clients include concierge, membership, DPC, hybrid, cash-pay, primary care, specialty, aesthetics, and mental health practices. We also help employed physicians review, negotiate, and exit employment agreements. Our lane is the business side of healthcare: practice formation, compliance, patient agreements, employment, contracts, HIPAA, and medical practice acquisitions. If your issue falls outside that lane, we'll tell you. We don't litigate anymore, for example, but we're happy to point you toward someone who does. TL;DR: Building, running, growing, buying, selling, or working in a medical practice in Georgia or New York? You're probably in the right place.
How much does it cost to hire a healthcare attorney for a medical practice?
You shouldn't need a consultation just to find out whether you can afford the legal service. We handle most engagements for a flat fee and publish pricing for many services directly on our website. Before you hire us, you'll know the scope, what's included, and what you're investing. We're intentionally a small, boutique healthcare law firm, so we're not trying to be the cheapest option on Google. Our fees reflect customized legal work, direct attorney involvement, and, depending on the engagement, implementation tools and post-project support. TL;DR: Flat fees. Posted prices. Clear scope. You'll know what you're buying before you hire us.
Why hire a healthcare lawyer instead of using an online legal template for my medical practice?
There's nothing inherently wrong with a template. The problem is expecting a template to do the work of a legal strategy. Your legal needs depend on how your practice actually operates: where you're located, who owns it, how patients pay, what services you offer, who works for you, and how those pieces fit together. That's why many of our engagements aren't about delivering one document. We build legal and compliance systems that may include customized agreements, policies, implementation playbooks, explainer videos, revisions, and attorney guidance so you understand what we built and how to use it. If all you need is a generic document with your practice name at the top, we're probably more legal help than you need. TL;DR: Templates give you documents. We build legal systems around the medical practice you actually run.
Do I need a consultation before hiring Edmonds Law Office for healthcare legal services?
Not always. And that's intentional. If you already know what you need, you can explore our Georgia or New York services, review what's included and available pricing, and follow the next step listed for that service. Some matters can move directly into engagement. If attorney analysis is actually necessary before recommending a service, we'll require a consultation. And if you're thinking, “I know I need help, but I have no idea which button to click,” our free 15-minute Fit Call with our Intake Coordinator is designed to point you in the right direction. It isn't a legal consultation or a sales pitch disguised as one. TL;DR: You don't need a call just to hire us. Know what you need? Start with services and pricing. Not sure? The Fit Call will help you find the right starting point.