Duane Morris LLP covers a full array of healthcare-related matters, assisting clients with issues concerning litigation, regulatory, and health information technology. The firm has an established client base of hospitals, physicians, and post-acute care and senior services. Practice head Erin Duffy advises healthcare providers on corporate transactions and administrative agency matters. Sean Zabaneh and John Polzer head the healthcare litigation practice, Polzer based in Dallas, and Jonathan Swichar focuses on independent pharmacies and healthcare providers, advising them through regulatory, criminal, and civil proceedings. Brad Wasser specialises in disputes involving pharmacy benefit managers. All lawyers mentioned are based in Philadelphia unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional client-focused service. Very high touch and responsive. Deep knowledge of provider-side issues and have a comprehensive approach across the team to ensure that the client is speaking with the right person with the right expertise.’

  • ‘Sean Zabaneh is an excellent strategist, detail oriented, understands the business and business goals of the clients.’

  • ‘Exceptional, strategic attorneys with deep knowledge in the healthcare space; they are nimble in their ability to attune legal tasks to client goals and immerse themselves in our industry to provide exceptional and valuable service.’

  • ‘Sean Zabaneh is a true standout partner with deep healthcare expertise and industry insight. His attention to detail and business-mindedness are levels beyond what we see from other comparable or higher ranked big law firms.’

Key clients

  • Hunterdon Healthcare System
  • Virtua Health
  • Temple Health University System
  • The Hospital and Health system Association of Pennsylvania
  • American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”)
  • Apotheco Pharmacy
  • National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP)
Practice head

Erin Duffy

Other key lawyers

Sean Zabaneh; Jonathan Swichar; Brad Wasser; John Polzer