Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Ridgeland, MS
We are a boutique legal practice founded on decades of experience gained at prestigious Mississippi and regional law firms. Our attorneys left successful partnerships to establish Gilchrist Donnell, creating a platform for innovative legal solutions and flexible pricing models. With over 40 years of combined experience representing diverse businesses, we prioritize tailored strategies that address unique client needs while maintaining cost sensitivity. Our practice spans healthcare law, fraud and abuse compliance, labor and employment matters, and complex investigations, serving clients across the United States. We operate with unwavering principles, delivering high-quality legal services through technological efficiencies that enable nationwide client relationships.Our commitment to ethical standards and long-term client partnerships drives our approach to every case, ensuring transparency and predictable financial outcomes. We serve hospital systems, healthcare providers, state agencies, and employers of all sizes, combining regional expertise with national reach. Our team's deep understanding of healthcare regulations, certificate of need laws, and sensitive workplace investigations positions us to deliver exceptional value. We distinguish ourselves through personalized service that avoids formulaic approaches common in larger firms, focusing instead on creative problem-solving aligned with client objectives. Our mission remains to become trusted advisors who consistently exceed expectations through principled excellence.
Services
Healthcare Law
Certificate of Need
Fraud and Abuse Compliance
Sensitive Investigations
HIPAA/HITECH Compliance
Labor and Employment
Long Term Care
Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
Medical Staff Governance
Pharmacy/Compounding
Highlights and features
- We offer boutique legal representation with decades of combined experience
- Our tailored strategies address unique client needs and financial constraints
- We serve clients nationwide through technological efficiencies
- Our team specializes in healthcare law and complex regulatory matters
- We maintain unwavering commitment to ethical standards and client transparency
Services
Healthcare Law
Our healthcare law practice addresses regulatory challenges facing providers nationwide. We represent hospital systems, imaging centers, and long-term care facilities in navigating complex healthcare regulations. Our attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with practical solutions to ensure compliance while protecting client interests.
Certificate of Need
We provide specialized representation in certificate of need proceedings for healthcare providers. Our attorneys advocate for clients seeking regulatory approval for medical services and facilities. This includes preparing applications, representing clients in hearings, and advising on compliance requirements across multiple states.
Fraud and Abuse Compliance
Our fraud and abuse practice focuses on federal and state healthcare program compliance. We counsel clients on Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicaid regulations. Services include compliance program development, audits, and defense against enforcement actions from government agencies.
Sensitive Investigations
We conduct confidential investigations into workplace misconduct and regulatory violations. Our team handles sensitive matters involving employee misconduct, harassment claims, and compliance breaches. We provide objective assessments while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
Our reimbursement practice assists providers with payment disputes and audit challenges. We represent clients in Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement appeals, overpayment disputes, and audit defense. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with practical understanding of healthcare payment systems to achieve favorable outcomes.
People
Kathryn R. Gilchrist
Partner
Kathryn Gilchrist brings extensive healthcare law experience to Gilchrist Donnell. She focuses on regulatory compliance and certificate of need matters, leveraging her background at top Mississippi law firms to deliver practical solutions for healthcare providers.
David W. Donnell
Partner
David Donnell specializes in healthcare fraud investigations and compliance matters. With experience at Am Law Top 200 firms, he provides strategic counsel to providers navigating complex regulatory environments while maintaining commitment to personalized client service.
Brant J. Ryan
Partner
Brant Ryan focuses on medical staff governance and peer review processes. His expertise in healthcare compliance and investigations helps providers maintain quality standards while navigating the Health Care Quality Improvement Act requirements effectively.
Elizabeth E. Hyde
Associate
Elizabeth Hyde supports clients in labor and employment matters across the healthcare sector. She assists employers with regulatory compliance and litigation matters, bringing fresh perspective to workplace investigations and employment law challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does Gilchrist Donnell specialize in?
We focus on healthcare law, including certificate of need, fraud and abuse compliance, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and workplace investigations. Our attorneys also handle medical staff governance and long-term care regulations.
Which states do you serve?
While based in Mississippi, we serve clients nationwide through technological efficiencies. Our practice includes Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, California, and Oregon clients.
How does your boutique firm differ from larger law practices?
We avoid formulaic approaches common in larger firms, instead tailoring strategies to each client's unique needs while maintaining cost predictability and personalized service.
What types of healthcare providers do you represent?
We work with hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, physician practices, imaging centers, home health agencies, pharmacies, and state healthcare organizations of all sizes.
How do you handle sensitive investigations?
Our attorneys conduct confidential, objective investigations into workplace misconduct and regulatory violations while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
