Investigation
Mediation
Litigation
Arbitration
Healthcare
Employment
Education
Construction

Investigation

An independent, well-designed, discrete, and carefully executed investigation forms the underpinning of decision making for conflict resolution. We have conducted independent investigations for:

– School districts
– Foundation
– Device manufacturers
– Hospitals
– Corporate employers

Mediation

Mediation presents an opportunity to arrive at a conflict resolution that is confidential and agreed upon. Certified by:

– Hamline University School of Law 2013 American Health Association – Mediation Certificate
– Northwestern University 2014 (Certification in Mediation and Conflict Resolution)
– Arkansas Dispute Resolution Commission

Litigation

Experienced litigators in federal and state courts in the areas of:

– Health Care
– Employment
– Education
– Construction

Arbitration

Experienced in arbitration often required in health care, employment and construction industries.

Healthcare

Janet L. Pulliam represents physicians and other providers on a myriad of issues including but not limited to:
– Physician contracts with clients
– Negotiation of physician contracts for hospital employment
– Drafting and negotiation separation agreements for physicians and highly compensated employees
– Peer review proceedings
– Peer review hearing officer
– Peer review mediation
– Litigation with hospitals and providers
– Physician referral issues
– Federal and state fraud and abuse matters

Employment

Janet L. Pulliam represents employers, providing investigation and advice on best practices to avoid litigation. We defend employers in federal and state complaints in both the administrative and court actions in:
– Title VII
– ADA
– FLSA
– Equal Pay Act
– Retaliation
– Sexual Harassment
– Represents, on occasion, Plaintiffs in employer disputes
– Separation Agreements
– Employment Contracts

Education

– School choice student assignment plans
– School district representation
– School desegregation strategies

Construction

– Contract Drafting and Review
– Consultations on Best Employment Practices for the Construction Industry
– Complex Multi-Party Litigation
– Defective Construction Claims
– Contract Disputes for Commercial Construction Projects