Through the representation of for-profit and non-profit providers across the health care industry, Eric has devoted his career to assisting clients with navigating complex business transactions and ventures.
Eric's transactional work includes the representation of state, regional and national owners and operators of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, home health agencies, institutional pharmacies, physician practices, physical therapy companies and hospitals in acquisitions, divestitures and financings ranging in value up to several hundred million dollars.
From preliminary deal discussions to post-closing obligations, Eric regularly counsels clients in all stages of long term care purchase, sale and lease transactions. This includes the preparation and negotiation of transaction agreements and closing deliverables, the coordination of the production and review of due diligence documentation and working closely with lenders, regulators, consultants and title companies in furtherance of closing. Understanding of the unique, industry-specific concerns faced by providers, Eric also frequently advises clients on regulatory issues incident to acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and changes of operator, including licensure, accreditation and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and reimbursement issues.
Additionally, Eric has several years of experience representing long term care borrowers in HUD-insured financings, loan modifications and transfers of physical assets. Such experience includes the preparation of legal opinions and related deliverables and advising clients with respect to the HUD application and closing processes, HUD-prescribed forms and HUD operating requirements.
Eric also represents clients in commercial contract negotiations and has significant experience assisting clients with general corporate matters, such as entity formation, governance and compliance issues.
Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Eric was a partner at a boutique law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, engaged primarily in the representation of long term care providers.