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Areas of Expertise
Our clients include Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Medical Laboratories and Nursing Homes.
Illinois Department of Public Aid:
We concentrate our services to physicians with representation in all matters before the Illinois Department of Public Aid including preparing the physicians for peer review appearances before the Medical Quality Review Committee of IDPA and in defending physicians in administrative hearings where IDPA seeks to terminate or suspend the physicians participation in the Medical Assistance Program whether based upon audit or peer review grounds. Additionally, we represent pharmacists, laboratories and nursing homes in IDPA compliance audits and physicians, laboratories, dentists and pharmacists who are the subject of criminal investigations for alleged Medicaid fraud.
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation:
The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation administers state laws that govern the licensure and discipline of professional and occupational groups. Our representation of health care providers licensed by the Department includes Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Chiropractic Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses and Physical Therapists. Our practice is concentrated in representing these groups in pre-licensing and licensing matters.
We are frequently called upon to represent health care licensees who are seeking licensure in their respective professions. Most often we represent individuals who are under investigation by the Department and we have considerable experience in negotiating consent settlement orders. In those instances where settlement is not possible, we provide vigorous representation at all levels of the contested hearing process where the Department is seeking to suspend or revoke the professional's license.
Hospital Privilege Matters:
We represent physicians in due process hearings with regard to disputes involving alleged violations of hospital or medical staff by-laws. From time to time we are called upon to counsel hospital investigative committees with regard to due process investigations and hearings concerning physicians.
Professional Organizations, Societies, HMO'S and PPO'S:
In this area we represent physicians whose membership in professional organizations and societies is challenged for an alleged violation of organization by-laws. We also represent physicians whose participation in HMO's and PPO's is challenged.
Illinois Department of Public Health:
We represent nursing homes and medical laboratories in all licensing and Medicaid certification disputes as well as any complaint investigations initiated by the agency.
Additionally, we represent asbestos removal contractors seeking admission to Public Health's approved list of contractors for public sector work.
Health Facilities Planning Board:
We represent nursing homes before this entity concerning informal appearances before the Board and in contested hearings on Notices of Intent to Deny Applications for issuance of Certificates of Need.
Medical/Legal Consultations:
We are often called upon to resolve disputes amongst and between physicians and we counsel physicians on a wide range of topics from negotiating and drafting employment agreements to advising with regard to permissible advertising.
Family Law:
Goldberg & Frankenstein, LLC has been involved in the practice of
family law for over 30 years. We are committed to representing our clients
in matters of divorce, custody, visitation, including grandparent visitation
issues), child support post decree matters. In order to provide our clients
with the best representation possible, the attorneys at Goldberg &
Frankenstein, LLC are involved in the local and state family law bar associations
and they all keep abreast of relevant legislative updates in the field.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for integrity and honesty. It is our goal to assist our clients and their families in an often emotional and confusing time. At Goldberg & Frankenstein, LLC you will find a staff of knowledgeable attorneys who are sensitive to the issues involved with family law related litigation.
Civil Litigation:
Led by Bob Frankenstein, Goldberg & Frankenstein, LLC provides its
clients with legal representation and advice. It represents corporations
in breach of contract and warranty suits both, as well as other litigation
matters. For over thirty years the attorneys at Goldberg & Frankenstein,
LLC have fought vigorously for its clients and provided them with legal
strategies that fit their specific needs.
General Litigation:
Goldberg & Frankenstein, LLC is proud to serve several corporate clients
with gross sales over 50 million dollar. In addition to litigation services
Goldberg & Frankenstein, LLC provides critical legal advice as well
as assistance in legal drafting that helps its clients avoid litigation.
The firm practices in both State and Federal Court in Illinois.