Business Details
Your Trusted Healthcare Legal Partner in Palo Alto, CA
Cohen Healthcare Law Group was founded to represent practices and ventures that accelerate health and wellness. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to alleviating suffering and advancing holistic healthcare solutions. With a team of attorneys specializing in healthcare law, we provide strategic counsel to clients ranging from startups to established organizations in the health and wellness industry. Our founder, Michael H. Cohen, brings a distinguished background from Harvard Medical School and extensive experience in integrative medicine law. We serve a global clientele, addressing complex regulatory challenges in areas like FDA compliance, HIPAA, telemedicine, and corporate healthcare law.Our approach emphasizes proactive risk management and tailored legal strategies to navigate evolving healthcare landscapes. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized service, combining legal rigor with ethical integrity to support our clients' missions. Our work spans diverse sectors, including medical spas, dietary supplements, biotechnology, and emerging healthcare technologies. Through thought leadership and practical solutions, we empower clients to innovate while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Our dedication to the health and wellness industry drives our continuous adaptation to legal and technological advancements.
Services
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
FDA/FTC Legal Counsel
Medical Practice Formation
Telemedicine Law
HIPAA Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in healthcare law and FDA compliance.
- Our team includes former Harvard faculty members with deep regulatory expertise.
- We provide tailored legal strategies for emerging healthcare technologies.
- We guarantee 24/7 availability for urgent client consultations.
- Our attorneys serve as mediators/arbitrators in healthcare dispute resolution.
What people say
Extremely helpful and informative
Responsive and accessible
Impeccable professional credentials
Saved us from potential legal perils
Provided clear regulatory guidance
Services
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Our healthcare regulatory compliance services help organizations navigate complex FDA, FTC, and state requirements. We specialize in risk assessment, policy development, and audit preparation for medical practices, wellness companies, and health technology firms. Our attorneys provide ongoing compliance support to prevent regulatory violations while enabling business innovation.
FDA Legal Counsel
We advise healthcare product manufacturers on FDA regulations covering medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Our services include label review, marketing claim analysis, and warning letter response strategies. Our team helps clients obtain necessary clearances while maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
Telemedicine Law
Our telemedicine legal services address state licensing requirements, cross-border practice regulations, and technology compliance. We help digital health platforms establish compliant business models while navigating federal and state telehealth regulations for sustainable growth.
Medical Practice Formation
We assist healthcare providers in establishing compliant practice structures, including concierge medicine models and management service organizations. Our services cover corporate formation, physician employment arrangements, and regulatory risk mitigation for new and expanding medical practices.
HIPAA Compliance
Our HIPAA compliance programs include policy development, risk assessments, and breach response planning. We help healthcare organizations implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect patient data while meeting federal privacy requirements for covered entities and business associates.
People
Michael H. Cohen
Founder & Healthcare Attorney
Harvard-trained attorney with 25+ years of healthcare law experience, author of multiple books on integrative medicine law, and former faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Specializes in FDA regulations and healthcare innovation.
Elissa Brewster
Attorney
Healthcare attorney focusing on regulatory compliance for wellness companies and medical technology firms. Advises clients on FDA/FTC requirements and corporate healthcare law matters.
Francine Elliot
Attorney
Specializes in telemedicine regulations and HIPAA compliance. Assists digital health startups with regulatory frameworks and data privacy protection strategies.
Amrita Goel
Attorney
Focuses on medical device regulations and FDA approval processes. Provides legal counsel for emerging healthcare technologies and wellness product manufacturers.
Matthew Lavery
Attorney
Represents healthcare providers in business formation and compliance matters. Expertise in concierge medicine models and management service organizations.
Questions
What areas of healthcare law do you specialize in?
We focus on FDA/FTC compliance, telemedicine regulations, medical practice formation, HIPAA compliance, and healthcare corporate law for both traditional and emerging wellness sectors.
How do you handle FDA warning letters?
Our team provides immediate compliance assessment, develops response strategies, and implements corrective measures to mitigate enforcement risks while protecting business operations.
Do you work with international healthcare companies?
Yes, we represent clients globally, addressing cross-border regulatory requirements and compliance with US healthcare laws for international medical technology and wellness ventures.
What sets your firm apart from other healthcare law practices?
Our unique combination of Harvard-affiliated legal expertise, proactive compliance strategies, and deep understanding of both conventional and integrative medicine regulations distinguishes our approach.
How are legal fees structured?
We bill hourly with retainer requirements ranging from $3,500 to $10,000, prioritizing transparent cost management and value-driven legal solutions tailored to client needs.
