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 has included the representation of state, regional, and national owners and operators of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, home health agencies, hospitals, pharmacies, and physician practices in acquisitions, divestitures, and financings ranging in value up to one billion dollars.
From preliminary deal discussions to post-closing obligations, Eric regularly counsels clients in all stages of long term care purchase, sale, lease, and management transactions. This includes the preparation and negotiation of definitive agreements and closing deliverables, 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 regulatory landscape faced by health care organizations, Eric also frequently advises providers and lenders regarding licensure, accreditation, and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and reimbursement issues incident to acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and changes of ownership.
Additionally, Eric represents long term care borrowers and lenders in HUD-insured financings, loan modifications, and transfers of physical assets. Such experience includes the review and preparation of loan documents, legal opinions, and related deliverables and advising clients with respect to HUD application, closing, and 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 health care providers.