Atty. Paul D. Werner

Atty. Paul D. Werner

Mr. Werner is a 2007 graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal and competed nationally as a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board.

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About Paul D. Werner at a glance

Paul D. Werner is a Member based in Princeton, New Jersey, practicing at Buttaci Leardi & Werner LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, ip, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2007), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2007), New York (2008), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New (2009). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Trinity College (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Princeton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Werner is a 2007 graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal and competed nationally as a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board
  • He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.Mr
  • Werner joined Buttaci & Leardi, LLC as an Associate Attorney in September 2008
  • He became a Member of the Firm in January 2012
  • The Firm changed its name to Buttaci Leardi & Werner LLC on January 1, 2016
  • Mr. Werner co-manages the Firm’s Civil Litigation practice, and manages the Firm’s Criminal Defense and Regulatory Defense practices.Mr
  • Werner is a zealous advocate for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom
  • He has a varied litigation practice, representing physicians and other healthcare providers and organizations in civil litigation, criminal investigations and prosecutions, and professional licensing actions
  • In that capacity, Mr. Werner regularly handles matters related to post-payment audits, overpayment disputes and litigation, insurance fraud investigations and prosecutions, benefit disputes, and allegations of professional misconduct
  • Mr. Werner’s post-payment audit practice places special emphasis on the unique and complicated audits conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its contractors.Mr
  • Werner’s civil litigation practice includes a special focus on the defense of complex insurance fraud and False Claims Act investigations and appeals of Medicare audits presented to the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
  • His civil litigation practice also extends beyond fraud and abuse allegations, and he routinely litigates disputes relating to shareholder and/or ownership disputes, commercial and contract disputes
  • employer/employee relations, restrictive covenants, insurance coverage and reimbursement disputes, including benefit claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and patient collections mattersMr
  • Werner’s criminal litigation practice focuses on defending healthcare providers and entities in state and federal prosecutions for a variety of healthcare specific crimes
  • Beyond the underlying gravity of a criminal prosecution, Mr. Werner understands the significant impact that a criminal prosecution, even if resolved positively, can have on licensed professionals
  • As such, Mr. Werner counsels his clients on the ancillary consequences of criminal prosecutions and resolutions, including but not limited to navigating the pitfalls of potential exclusion by the Department of Health and Human Services and disciplinary proceedings before professional licensing boards.Mr
  • Werner relies upon his substantial experience in assessing the substantive merits of allegations of insurance fraud or professional misconduct to effectively—and realistically—counsel his clients on how to best respond to scrutiny from either third-party payers or regulatory agencies
  • He also assists clients with internal investigations into regulatory compliance issues and frequently advises his clients on proactive risk management and regulatory compliance, emphasizing how to proactively avoid payer or regulatory scrutiny in the first place.Beyond Mr. Werner’s litigation practice, he advises clients on multifaceted corporate transactions and structuring, as well as facility licensing matters, especially in the behavior health space

Practice Areas Explained

Paul D. Werner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul D. Werner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Princeton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul D. Werner

Where is Paul D. Werner's law office located?
Paul D. Werner's law practice is located in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm is Buttaci Leardi & Werner LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul D. Werner handle?
Paul D. Werner focuses on business, ip, white collar, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Paul D. Werner practiced law?
Paul D. Werner has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Paul D. Werner go to law school?
Paul D. Werner earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Paul D. Werner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul D. Werner received?
Paul D. Werner's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Trinity College
- 2004

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2011
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2014

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