Physician Contract Lawyers in Illinois

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About: The Prinz Law Firm is a Chicago-based firm with experience helping physicians navigate complex employment contracts. Their lawyers assist doctors in understanding and negotiating terms such as compensation, malpractice coverage, and non-compete clauses. The firm supports physicians by identifying legal risks and advocating for fair terms to protect their long-term career goals.

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• Experienced in handling productivity-based compensation models and restrictive covenants.
• Offers support in negotiating or guiding physicians through contract revisions.
• Focuses on aligning employment terms with the physician’s values and clinical goals.
• Free initial consultations available.
• Emphasizes physician empowerment through contract education.

Pricing: Complimentary initial phone consultation

About: Jackson LLP is a healthcare law firm focused on guiding medical professionals and startups through the intricacies of regulatory compliance, practice formation, and day-to-day legal concerns. With offices in Evanston and Chicago, they serve clients across Illinois, including physicians, therapists, and medspa owners. Their legal team provides tailored solutions on HIPAA compliance, Stark Law, contract review, and telehealth law. Founded by healthcare attorneys Connor D. Jackson and Erin K. Jackson, the firm combines legal acumen with an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry.

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• Specializes in Illinois-specific healthcare regulations
• Offers services to both individual providers and healthcare businesses
• Strong focus on telehealth law and multidisciplinary practices
• Experienced with Management Services Organizations (MSOs)
• Educates clients through a rich blog and video content on legal updates

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About: Jonathan S. Gunn is a seasoned Illinois healthcare attorney with over 30 years of experience and a strong focus on physician employment contracts. With more than 700 contract reviews under his belt, he assists both residents and attending physicians in navigating complex contract terms, non-compete clauses, malpractice coverage, and negotiation strategies. He also contributes as a legal educator and author, teaching at Chicago’s top hospitals and editing the physician employment contract chapter in *The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois*.

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• Highly experienced in physician contract review and negotiation
• Contributor to legal textbooks on medical practice in Illinois
• Teaches contract law to residents and fellows at teaching hospitals
• Quoted by Crain’s Chicago Business as an expert on physician contracts
• Represents healthcare professionals throughout Illinois

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About: Farooqi & Husain Law Office is a trusted legal resource for the Muslim community in Illinois, offering experienced employment law guidance with a focus on physician employment agreements. Located in Oakbrook Terrace, the firm assists healthcare professionals—especially physicians—with contract review, negotiation, and benefit analysis. They help clients navigate key contract elements such as compensation, employment status, malpractice insurance, termination provisions, and restrictive covenants. Their culturally informed approach ensures Muslim professionals receive fair and respectful representation tailored to their unique concerns.

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• Serves a large Muslim physician population across DuPage and Cook Counties
• In-depth understanding of religious and professional considerations in healthcare law
• Experienced with employee vs. independent contractor classifications
• Assists with negotiation of malpractice coverage and restrictive covenants
• Bilingual and culturally sensitive legal services

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About: Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC is a healthcare-focused law firm committed to protecting the interests of physicians through comprehensive contract review services. With attorneys bringing over 300 years of combined legal experience, the firm is known for its personalized approach and deep understanding of healthcare law. They assist physicians across all specialties in evaluating employment agreements including compensation structures, restrictive covenants, liability insurance, duties, and termination clauses. Founded in 2017, the firm advises clients across Illinois, the Midwest, and nationwide.

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• Attorneys include Melinda Malecki, Aileen Kiska Brooks, and Ann Ford
• Special expertise in healthcare employment agreements and compliance
• Helps clarify compensation, bonuses, RVU terms, and benefits
• Skilled in evaluating restrictive covenants and legal obligations
• Offers contract negotiation services upon request

Pricing: Flat fee for up to 20 pages; additional flat fee for every 5 extra substantive pages

About: William Sullivan is a seasoned attorney and practicing emergency physician who offers uniquely informed medical contract review services. With over 20 years of experience in both law and medicine, he has reviewed more than 800 contracts for healthcare professionals across various specialties. Sullivan’s legal practice focuses on physician employment agreements, independent contractor arrangements, and licensing matters. His firsthand knowledge of the medical industry enhances his ability to explain complex contract terms, negotiate favorable provisions, and protect clients from risky agreements.

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• Active emergency physician and licensed attorney in Illinois
• Flat-fee pricing with detailed written opinion letter (6–9 pages)
• Extensive experience with termination clauses, non-competes, and malpractice coverage
• Provides negotiation support and post-contract dispute resolution
• Lectures regularly and has written extensively on medicolegal issues

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About: Mohammed, Shamaileh & Tabahi, LLC is a trusted law firm located in Elmwood Park, IL, providing legal counsel to physicians and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area. Their experienced attorneys assist with employment agreement reviews, non-compete clauses, severance negotiations, and general contract law. The firm is known for its hands-on approach in ensuring that clients understand the implications of every term in their contract and receive fair and enforceable agreements that align with their career goals and professional rights.

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• Experienced in physician contract law, negotiation, and employment disputes
• Serves physicians and healthcare professionals across the Chicagoland area
• Provides review and advice on restrictive covenants and non-competes
• Ensures all terms are clearly written and enforceable
• Focuses on protecting physicians’ long-term professional interests

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About: Heritage Law Office offers comprehensive physician contract review services with a keen focus on Illinois healthcare and employment law. With a presence across multiple states, including a remote office in Chicago, the firm is well-positioned to assist Illinois physicians with navigating complex employment agreements. Their contract review process emphasizes fair compensation, clear workload expectations, enforceable non-compete clauses, and adequate malpractice coverage. Heritage Law Office ensures that every contract aligns with state laws and supports the long-term professional and personal goals of the physician.

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• Focus on physician employment agreements across multiple states, including Illinois
• Experienced in compensation structures, RVU models, and malpractice insurance terms
• Assists in negotiating non-competes and termination clauses
• Advises on dispute resolution clauses and unilateral amendment terms
• Remote services available for Illinois clients

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About: Kapitan Gomaa Law is a Chicago-based employment law firm that offers strategic physician contract services for healthcare professionals and medical groups. With deep experience in employment law and healthcare compliance, attorneys Rima Kapitan and Yusra Gomaa assist clients in negotiating and reviewing employment agreements and independent contractor contracts. Known for their strong advocacy and legal insight, the firm ensures every contract protects the physician's long-term interests, particularly in complex matters like non-compete clauses, severance negotiations, and employment terms.

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• Experienced in both physician employment and independent contractor agreements
• Serves individual physicians and small-to-midsize healthcare practices
• Focus on fair terms, enforceability, and future career protection
• Also offers severance review, appeals, and litigation services
• Attorneys admitted in multiple federal and appellate courts

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About: Gate & Bridge is a Chicago-based law firm offering physician employment contract review and negotiation services tailored to doctors and medical professionals. Whether you're a resident starting your first job or a seasoned physician exploring equity opportunities, Gate & Bridge provides customized legal support. Their team helps identify red flags, negotiate better terms, review equity structures, and clarify contract language—empowering doctors to make informed, confident decisions about their employment agreements.

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• Offers redlining and full negotiation services
• Specializes in employment agreements, stock and equity structures
• Flexible involvement—attorney can advise or negotiate on your behalf
• Additional services include business law, real estate, personal injury
• Focused on transparency, fairness, and long-term protection for doctors

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About: Hawks Quindel, S.C. is a Wisconsin-based employment law firm with a dedicated practice group for physicians and healthcare professionals. With offices throughout the state and a new location in Chicago, they offer expert support in physician contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, credentialing, staff disputes, and employment discrimination. The firm is well-versed in managed care agreements, restrictive covenants, and the legal complexities of corporate healthcare employment, providing thorough and strategic representation to protect doctors' professional and financial futures.

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• Assists physicians with employment contracts, negotiations, and non-compete clauses
• Advises on credentialing, staff privileges, and medical staff disputes
• Experienced with state medical board actions and licensing defense
• Represents physicians in discrimination and whistleblower litigation
• Serves Wisconsin and Chicago-based physicians with both in-person and remote support

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About: Pliura Medical Law, led by Thomas Pliura, M.D., J.D., offers a unique legal service backed by decades of experience in both medicine and law. Based in Le Roy, Illinois, Dr. Pliura provides physician contract review and consultation, drawing from his extensive background in emergency medicine and litigation. His dual credentials allow him to evaluate contracts from both legal and medical perspectives, making him a trusted advisor for physicians needing help with employment contracts, regulatory compliance, licensure, and malpractice risk management.

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• Attorney is also a licensed practicing physician with over 30 years of experience
• Offers contract review, licensure support, and compliance consulting
• Handles high-stakes medical malpractice litigation and regulatory defense
• Known for a thorough and detail-oriented approach
• Offers unique insights due to medical and legal expertise combined

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About: Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC is an Oakbrook Terrace-based employment law firm serving clients across DuPage and Cook Counties. Their attorneys offer detailed physician contract reviews to ensure fair and clear employment terms. From navigating non-compete and non-solicitation clauses to understanding malpractice tail coverage and termination provisions, the firm helps protect physicians' professional interests and career flexibility. They are committed to helping healthcare providers secure legally sound and enforceable employment agreements.

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• Experienced in physician employment contract review and negotiation
• Assists with analyzing and negotiating non-compete and non-solicit terms
• Helps physicians understand and manage malpractice tail coverage
• Represents clients in contract disputes and termination concerns
• Multilingual support available (Se Habla Español)

Pricing: Free initial consultation; further pricing based on services required.

About: Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C. is a Chicago-based law firm offering experienced and practical representation for professionals and businesses of all sizes. Their attorneys assist with a wide range of contract needs, from drafting and review to litigation and arbitration. Known for delivering large firm quality at accessible rates, the firm helps clients navigate contract issues involving vendors, employees, and regulatory agencies with precision and clarity. They are dedicated to helping businesses reduce litigation risk through well-crafted legal agreements.

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• Experienced in breach of contract litigation across multiple states
• Offers contract drafting, review, and negotiation services
• Serves small startups to large multinational corporations
• Provides free consultations for initial inquiries
• Focus on minimizing legal and financial risk through precise contract language