Atty. Patrick Formato
Patrick Formato is an Executive Partner, Director of the Health Law Practice group at Abrams Fensterman, LLP. Mr.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Lake Success, NY
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About Patrick Formato at a Glance
Patrick Formato is a health care attorney based in Lake Success, New York, practicing at Abrams Fensterman LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A. (Cum Laude)). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Award, 2013 (2026). Serves clients in Lake Success, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Formato
- Patrick Formato is an Executive Partner, Director of the Health Law Practice group at Abrams Fensterman, LLP. Mr. Formato represents a variety of health care providers including skilled nursing facilities, diagnostic and treatment centers, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, imaging centers, home health care agencies, assisted living facilities, management service organizations, physicians and physician groups in connection with mergers and acquisitions, fraud and abuse, government investigations, corporate structure, regulatory issues, corporate compliance, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid audits, managed care agreements, partnership disputes, employment, shareholder and partnership agreements, certificates of need, real estate and general business/corporate matters
- Recognized by his peers and clients as a knowledgeable and talented health care attorney, Mr. Formato has been asked by many health care and professional organizations to present programs on such topics as fraud and abuse, corporate compliance, reimbursement, and provider contracting
- In addition to lecturing, Mr. Formato has written articles and has been published in professional and industry journals and newsletters
- He has also authored several chapters and served as an Editor of the Legal Manual for Physicians that was published by the New York State Bar Association in conjunction with the Medical Society of the State of New York, and is a contributing author of “The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make and How to Avoid Them.” Mr. Formato has been designated as a New York Super Lawyer since 2013, a distinction earned by only 5% of the lawyers in the NY metro area and received the Leadership in Law award from the Long Island Business News in 2013
- Mr. Formato has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of health care law since 2020
- He received a J.D., cum laude, from Albany Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany
- Active in legal and professional associations, Mr. Formato is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association’s Health Law Section, and the Nassau County Bar Association’s Hospital and Health Law Committee
- He also served as Chairman of the Health and Hospital Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association, and was a member of the Executive Committee of the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
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Patrick Formato's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Formato handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lake Success.
Health Care Law in Lake Success
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Lake Success
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Success are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lake Success Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lake Success-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Lake Success Choose Patrick Formato
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Formato's practice in the field of health care.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, Patrick Formato can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Patrick Formato's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Lake Success
A Lake Success-based practice means Patrick Formato attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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