Atty. Robert D. "Rob" Stone
Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Robert D. "Rob" Stone at a Glance
Robert D. "Rob" Stone is a health care attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, Georgia. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2004) and University of Florida (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. "Rob" Stone
- Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers
- His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations
- He has extensive experience preparing, negotiating and resolving provider self-disclosures under both the OIG and CMS protocols
- On the corporate side, Rob counsels clients who are entering or exiting joint ventures, facing complex reimbursement issues, engaging in physician recruitment, clinical trial contracting and related regulatory compliance
- In addition to providers, he has also worked with medical device manufacturers, GPOs, medical supply companies and other companies in the health care industry
- Rob regularly presents at national seminars on complex and novel reimbursement matters as well as fraud and abuse and compliance issues
- Before law school, Rob practiced as a mental health counselor in Florida, working in the juvenile justice and community mental health systems
Practice Areas Explained
Robert D. "Rob" Stone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. "Rob" Stone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Health Care Law in Atlanta
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-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 Atlanta Choose Robert D. "Rob" Stone
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 Robert D. "Rob" Stone's practice in the field of health care.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Robert D. "Rob" Stone's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Robert D. "Rob" Stone 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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