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