Atty. Christopher E. Gottfried

Atty. Christopher E. Gottfried

Christopher E. Gottfried focuses his practice on health care and FDA matters, as well as administrative and regulatory matters.

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Christopher E. Gottfried is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on health care. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Member, Law Journal Purdue University (B.S. Cell, 2008). Active member of PCPC, Professional & Community Involvement • Member, Personal Care Products Council. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Christopher E. Gottfried focuses his practice on health care and FDA matters, as well as administrative and regulatory matters
  • Christopher represents clients such as pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, nationwide pharmacies, cosmetic manufacturers and distributors, drug and cosmetic retailers, medical device manufacturers, drug and device distributors, large physician practice groups and hospital chains, compounding pharmacies, food manufacturers and distributors, ambulatory surgical centers, and home health agencies
  • He has experience working with numerous federal and state governmental agencies, and handles matters concerning fraud and abuse, drug and device development and regulation, clinical research, cosmetic product development and regulation, health care privacy including HIPAA, health care hospital and practitioner licensure and certificate of need, and various medical billing laws and regulations
  • Christopher’s experience includes working with health care organizations to navigate the various clinical trial regulations from product inception through post-product marketing
  • Christopher has assisted various pharmaceutical, medical device, dietary supplements, and cosmetic manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in their clinical trial and regulatory matters
  • Christopher also handles various regulatory matters for a wide range of health care entities
  • From data privacy and HIPAA to fraud and abuse, Christopher has assisted organizations of various sizes through complex health care regulatory schemes
  • Prior to entering law, Christopher worked in research institutes both in the United States and abroad in cancer and internal medicine research
  • Concentrations •Health care fraud and abuse, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law compliance •Life Sciences •Health care government investigations and defense •Life Science, cosmetic, food, and health care transactions •HIPAA and health privacy & security •Life sciences, cosmetic, and food regulatory and compliance from product inception to retail •FDA and MoCRA regulatory, compliance, and enforcement •False Claims Act •Life Sciences and health care private equity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch,' Health Care Law, 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher E. Gottfried's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher E. Gottfried handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher E. Gottfried's law office located?
Christopher E. Gottfried's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher E. Gottfried handle?
Christopher E. Gottfried focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Christopher E. Gottfried go to law school?
Christopher E. Gottfried earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. Cell, 2008).
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 2012
B.S. Cell
Member, Law Journal Purdue University
- 2008

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