ABOUT US

We are dedicated to the specific challenges and legal issues that physicians and physician practices face in providing patient health care. A solid, thriving practice needs to have a legal team they can count on to navigate business relationships, contract negotiation, practice management, compliance and in some cases litigation.

At The Law of Office of Rick O’Connor, we pride ourselves on providing legal counsel our clients can trust and delivering guidance that serves their best interest. We advise physicians on the wide range of license and state regulatory requirements as well as healthcare fraud and abuse laws. Beyond the healthcare laws, we help our clients to build the right corporate structure to support the growth of their practice.

Our commitment is to all of the legal areas involved in running your business so that you can focus on patient care.

Attorney Richard O’Connor, Esq.

Attorney Richard T. O’Connor is the firm’s founder. He graduated with a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross and then went on to receive his M.B.A from Western New England University. With a particular interest in the healthcare industry, Richard studied at Boston University in the Healthcare Management Program and earned his J.D. from Western New England University School of Law.

Working in several capacities of legal and business administration for individuals, medical centers and hospitals, Richard understands the intricacies of legal services needed to operate a successful practice. He served as the Director of General Services at Emerson Hospital and the Director of Support Services at Kaiser Permanente as well the role of Medical Practice Administrator. Richard has practiced as a public defender in the area of healthcare, business and employment, which provides him with an invaluable view of the total legal picture for the physicians he represents. He also held the position of General Counsel for Valley Health Systems which includes Holyoke Medical Center, Western Mass Physician Associates and River Valley Counseling Center.