Atty. Robert D. "Rob" Stone

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.

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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). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. "Rob" Stone 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

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Robert D. "Rob" Stone's law office located?
Robert D. "Rob" Stone's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert D. "Rob" Stone handle?
Robert D. "Rob" Stone focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Robert D. "Rob" Stone go to law school?
Robert D. "Rob" Stone earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 1992).
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What awards or recognition has Robert D. "Rob" Stone received?
Robert D. "Rob" Stone's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19; Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Atlanta).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 2004
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Atlanta)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Georgia, Georgia

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