Atty. Michael J. Cherniga
On a state, regional and national basis, Mike counsels clients on health care regulatory and transactional matters. His practice focuses across the health care spectrum on regulatory compliance issues, including matters involving professional and organizational licensure/certification, the Federal Stark Law and similar state physician self-referral prohibition regulations, Federal and state anti-kickback laws, HIPAA and other patient privacy laws, Medicare, Medicaid and other governmental payor requirements, health insurance/managed care organization and other payor regulations, corporate prac
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About Michael J. Cherniga at a glance
Michael J. Cherniga is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Health & FDA Business Practice based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Florida State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, American Health Lawyers Association •Member, Florida Bar, Administrative and Health Law Sections. Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- On a state, regional and national basis, Mike counsels clients on health care regulatory and transactional matters
- His practice focuses across the health care spectrum on regulatory compliance issues, including matters involving professional and organizational licensure/certification, the Federal Stark Law and similar state physician self-referral prohibition regulations, Federal and state anti-kickback laws, HIPAA and other patient privacy laws, Medicare, Medicaid and other governmental payor requirements, health insurance/managed care organization and other payor regulations, corporate practice of medicine, and reimbursement disputes
- Mike provides comprehensive support on transactional matters such as health care acquisitions and joint ventures, contracting for health care services or items, and provider/payor relationships
- He also serves as counsel for professionals and organizations regarding internal investigations, as well as in judicial and formal administrative agency proceedings
- Those proceedings cover a wide array of matters, such as those that pertain to licensure, reimbursement disputes, competitive procurements, and government investigations and audits
- The Greenberg Traurig client base served by Mike includes a wide array of health care and their investor organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, including acute care and specialty hospitals
- diagnostic imaging facilities
- skilled nursing facilities
- assisted living facilities
- sub-acute and other specialty providers
- home health providers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, individual practitioners
- group practices
- medical clinics
- provider networks
- managed care organizations
- employer and provider trade organizations/associations, and clients that provide ancillary support to the business of health care
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law, 2019-2026 •Selected, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Health Care Law, Tallahassee, 2019 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2019-2025 •Listed, INFLUENCE Magazine, 'Most Powerful People in Florida Health Care Politics,' 2023 •Selected, City & State Florida, “Health Care Power 100,” 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Health Care - Health Insurers - Service Providers, 2018-2020 •Industry Focus - Healthcare: Service Providers, 2021 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2017-2018
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Tallahassee 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 venue, 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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