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Ask An Attorney: Involuntary Transfer or Discharge of Nursing Home Resident
Q: I am an attending physician at a nursing home. Can the facility pursue the involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident who is a...

David H. Fitch
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Ask An Attorney: Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage
U&K's David H. Fitch discusses the latest rules for patients seeking insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.

David H. Fitch
Dec 20, 20233 min read

Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
We are proud to announce that 15 attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and one attorney was...

Underberg & Kessler
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical Malpractice Claims?
In addition to David H. Fitch, this post was authored with input from Margaret E. Somerset. By all accounts, we are back to normal...

David H. Fitch
Jul 13, 20216 min read


Ask An Attorney - The Opioid Crisis and Physician Liability
Question: I am concerned about the continuing increase in opioid abuse by patients over the last several years. I work hard to counsel an...

David H. Fitch
Dec 3, 20204 min read


Avoiding Accounting Malpractice: Considerations for Practitioners
I was recently consulted by the former client of a certified public accountant. The client, who I’ll call “Ms. Smith,” hired the accounta...

David H. Fitch
Oct 1, 20194 min read


Ask An Attorney: New Requirements - Prescribing Opioids
My partners and I run a general practice and have become alarmed about the reported increase in opioid abuse by patients. What concerns s...

David H. Fitch
Jun 28, 20172 min read


Ask an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected Information
My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...

David H. Fitch
Jun 15, 20162 min read


Ask an Attorney: Physician Mental Health
I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..

David H. Fitch
Dec 28, 20152 min read
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