Texas Medical Practice Set-Up Attorney

Services We Provide For Medical Practice Start-Ups

We take a full-service approach when helping you set up your practice. That means we work closely with you to understand your goals and create a plan tailored to your needs. Some of the areas we cover include:

• Choosing the right business entity such as PLLC, PA, LLP, or LLC
• Drafting management services agreements that comply with Texas law
• Reviewing physician employment contracts and medical director agreements
• Structuring ownership and buy-in arrangements
• Writing non-compete, confidentiality, and compensation agreements
• Reviewing and preparing medical space and equipment leases
• Setting up billing and payment systems that reduce risk
• Planning exit strategies and buyout formulas

Every practice is different. We make sure your setup protects both your professional license and your business future.

Experience With a Wide Range of Healthcare Practices

Our team helps set up and support many different types of medical businesses, including:

• Physician offices and group practices
• Med spas and IV hydration clinics
• Ambulatory surgery centers
• Freestanding emergency centers
• Diagnostic labs and imaging centers
• Ketamine and men’s health clinics
• Dental practices and laser hair removal clinics
• Compounding pharmacies and weight loss clinics
• Concierge and direct primary care practices

Whether your project is large or small, we have the legal insight to help you start on the right track.

Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Startups

The healthcare industry is heavily regulated. From HIPAA to Stark Law to the Texas Corporate Practice of Medicine rules, your practice must follow strict guidelines. We help you understand how these laws apply to your business and create systems that reduce the risk of penalties or investigations.

Some of the laws and regulations we advise on include:

• Stark Law
• Anti-Kickback Statute
• HIPAA and HITECH
• State licensing requirements for physicians and facilities
• Medicare and Medicaid program compliance

If you are ever contacted by regulators or face an audit, we can also represent you and defend your practice.

Corporate Practice of Medicine in Texas

Texas has specific rules that prevent non-physicians from owning or controlling medical practices. This is called the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine. These rules affect how your business entity is formed and how contracts must be written. If your setup violates CPOM, you could face fines, loss of license, or other penalties.

We help you structure your practice to follow CPOM while still allowing flexibility for growth and investment. This includes reviewing management service agreements, joint ventures, and ownership structures to ensure compliance.

Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Practice

One of the first steps in starting a practice is selecting the right entity type. The choice you make impacts taxes, liability, and how ownership works. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option and guide you through what works best for your situation.

Some common entities for healthcare businesses include:

• Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
• Professional Association (PA)
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)

We also prepare the operating agreements, bylaws, and contracts needed to protect the owners and outline how the business will be managed.

Legal Guidance for Joint Ventures

Many physicians and investors explore joint ventures when opening diagnostic labs, imaging centers, or surgery centers. While joint ventures can be profitable, they are also highly regulated. We provide guidance on:

• Selecting the best structure for the partnership
• Drafting investor and shareholder agreements
• Making sure licensing requirements are met
• Reviewing employment agreements and non-compete clauses
• Setting up real estate agreements for medical space
• Addressing billing and third-party payment issues

Our goal is to make sure your joint venture is legally sound and built for long-term success.

Support for Freestanding Emergency Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are becoming more common across Texas. Both require careful planning to comply with regulations while remaining profitable. We advise clients on entity formation, ownership agreements, compliance with fraud and abuse laws, and mergers or acquisitions involving these centers.

We also help determine if options like a Series LLC may benefit your investment and protect your liability.

Long-Term Legal Counsel for Your Practice

Starting a practice is only the first step. Our firm also provides ongoing support for day-to-day operations and future growth. From updating contracts to advising on expansions, sales, or mergers, we are here to help you adapt to changes in the healthcare industry.

By building a relationship with our clients, we make sure your legal needs are covered now and in the years ahead.

Why Work With Dike Law Group

We focus on health care law and understand the challenges medical providers face in Texas. Our goal is to provide reliable, straightforward legal guidance that helps you run your practice with confidence. Many of our clients tell us they value our personal approach, clear explanations, and dedication to protecting their interests.

If you are planning to start or grow a medical practice, we invite you to reach out. Call (972) 290-1031 today to schedule your consultation.