The Erickson Law Firm

Why Clients Choose the Erickson Law Firm

Businesses and individuals seek advice that gives them confidence that they are making informed, optimal decisions.  John is a strategic thinker and a “simplifier” who focusses on what’s essential and brings efficiency by capturing complex concepts in straightforward terms.  He believes contracts should be understandable, concise, and fair.  His broad experience, judgment, responsiveness, and manner create confidence and make him a trusted counselor for each client.

John delights clients by providing the highest quality advice at a price made possible by his boutique firm’s low overhead.

“My goal is to provide clients the same expertise and consideration they provide to their patients.  It is an honor to assist to optimize transactions and relationships for physicians and businesses that deliver essential health care services.”

Education and Experience

• The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.G.S.
• Maurer School of Law, Indiana University Bloomington, J.D. with honors
• Law Clerk, United States District Court (The Honorable John Daniel Tinder)
• Trial Attorney, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice (Honors Program)
• Associate, Johnson Smith L.L.P.
• Senior Counsel, Bindley Western Industries, Inc.
• General Counsel, Cardinal Health’s Integrated Provider Solutions business
• Of Counsel, Squire Patton Boggs, L.L.P.
• Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Health & Lyman, P.C.
• Founder, The Erickson Law Firm, LLC

John is one of seven children, husband of 29+ years, father of three, plays and officiates ice hockey, and enjoys a Bourbon neat every now and then.

FAQs

What types of transactions has John managed?

• Graduating Resident and Fellow employment contracts
• Experienced physician employment contracts
• Physician group—
  • formation/governance
  • compensation plans
  • ancillary profit distribution
  • private equity investment transactions
  • mergers and sale of equity or assets
  • unwinds and dissolutions
  • integrations into national practices
  • integrations with health systems
  • arrangements with health systems of all types
• Outside general counsel for:
  • physician groups
  • national DME supplier
  • medical instrument company
  • national association of community oncology practices
• Professional Service Agreements, including call coverage and anesthesia subsidy arrangements
• Physician arrangements with pharma and device companies
• Ambulatory Surgery Center formation and operation
• Radiation oncology joint venture formation and operation
• Co-Management arrangements
• Information Technology contracts, including EMR and PMS
• Purchase and sale of medical office properties
• All types of health care vendor contracts
• Pre-dispute resolution regarding wide range of matters
• Commercial payor participating provider arrangements
• VBE and population health arrangements

What types of physician specialties has John advised?

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Cardiac Surgery
• CRNAs
• Electrophysiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Foot and Ankle
• Gastroenterology
• General Cardiology
• General Surgery
• Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Hand Surgery
• Hematology and Oncology
• Hospitalists
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Nephrology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pain Management
• Pathology
• Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Physiatry
• Plastic Surgery
• Podiatry
• Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiology
• Sleep Medicine
• Sports Medicine
• Surgical Oncology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery