Atty. Sonya C. Penley

Atty. Sonya C. Penley

Sonya Penley represents clients in the health care sector with respect to corporate, regulatory, administrative and governmental issues. Her diverse clients include long-term care providers, physician group practices, assisted living facilities, hospitals, hospices, home health agencies, DME suppliers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

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Profile Summary

About Sonya C. Penley at a glance

Sonya C. Penley is a government and health care attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sonya Penley represents clients in the health care sector with respect to corporate, regulatory, administrative and governmental issues
  • Her diverse clients include long-term care providers, physician group practices, assisted living facilities, hospitals, hospices, home health agencies, DME suppliers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)
  • She has particular experience with health facility acquisitions, mergers and other changes in ownership, including related licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification matters, long-term care/skilled nursing facility management and operating agreements, health care joint ventures and certificate of need issues
  • She also represents private equity firms and REITs in health care facility acquisitions and sales

Practice Areas Explained

Sonya C. Penley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sonya C. Penley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Sonya C. Penley is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonya C. Penley

Where is Sonya C. Penley's law office located?
Sonya C. Penley's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonya C. Penley handle?
Sonya C. Penley focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Sonya C. Penley go to law school?
Sonya C. Penley earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Sonya C. Penley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sonya C. Penley received?
Sonya C. Penley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tallahassee).

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tallahassee)
- 2020

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