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03/17/2026

May your St. Patrick's Day be filled with luck and support! 🍀 We're here for all your healthcare needs!

03/02/2026

Thanks for inviting The Health Law Firm to the 2026 FMHCA Annual Conference as a sponsor. Great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with familiar faces!

01/29/2026

⚠️ Violence Against Healthcare Professionals Is Rising — And It Must Stop

Stalking and violent threats against health professionals are becoming far too common. Learn why this matters and what can be done to protect providers.

🔗 Read more:
https://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/health-professionals-are-increasingly-being-victimized-by-stalking-and-violence-this-must-stop/

01/28/2026

🚨 Tragic Incident Highlights Safety Risks for Mental Health Professionals

A licensed mental health counselor in Orlando, Florida, was tragically killed by a former patient in her office. Another client was critically injured during the attack.

This devastating event raises serious concerns about workplace safety, risk mitigation, and legal considerations for mental health providers practicing in Florida and beyond.

🔗 Read our full analysis here:
https://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/florida-licensed-mental-health-counselor-killed-by-former-patient/

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the mental health community.

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On January 19, 2026, a former client fatally stabbed a licensed mental health counselor in her Orlando, Florida, office. The attacker also critically injured another client during the incident. According t...

09/26/2025

It's happening today! We are excited to be sponsoring and speaking at this great event!

Our Mental Health + AI Summit is happening this month on Friday, September 26th!

Sponsored by The Health Law Firm ( ), this virtual event features 4 thought-provoking sessions designed to equip clinicians with tools, insights, and ethical considerations around AI in counseling.

Sessions include:
1️⃣ Bots with Boundaries: What Every Clinician Needs to Know about AI, Bias, and Trust
2️⃣ The Digital Revolution in Counseling: Capitalizing on AI and Automation Ethically
3️⃣ The Use of AI in Counselor Supervision: Insight and Application
4️⃣ Q & A with George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., President & Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm

Plus, everyone registered will be entered into our iPad Raffle Drawing!

Don’t miss it! Secure your spot today at: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/page-1075668

09/18/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Federal prosecutors have charged more individuals in South Florida’s Operation Nightingale—the fake nursing diploma scam that has shaken the profession.

What does this mean for nurses and nursing students?
⚠️ Licensure delays or revocations
⚠️ Employment risks
⚠️ Potential disciplinary actions

Our latest blog breaks it down — and offers guidance on protecting your nursing career.

👉 Read more: https://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/florida-nursing-schools-added-to-operation-nightingale-fraud-cases-additional-individuals-indicted/

U.S. Attorney’s Office announced new charges in the wide-ranging fake nursing diploma scheme named Operation Nightingale in Florida.

09/02/2025

Meet Lance O. Leider and Amanda I. Forbes, our newest partners bringing expertise to the industry!

11/28/2024

🌟 Happy Thanksgiving from The Health Law Firm! 🦃🍂 As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude to all the dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work.
✨ Here’s to a joyful holiday filled with good food, great company, and well-deserved rest. ✨

10/15/2024

The Health Law Firm's Marketing Team had an amazing time at the FANA 2024 conference last weekend! It was great to connect with both familiar faces and new friends while networking with Florida's anesthesiologists. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us—your insights and camaraderie made the event truly special! 🙌✨

08/06/2024

We had an amazing weekend at the Florida Medical Association Conference 2024! 🌟 Our Marketing Team and Attorneys loved connecting with new medical associates and catching up with familiar faces. A huge thank you to everyone in the FMA group for your continued support. Proud to be a sponsor of this incredible event!

07/09/2024

Congratulations to our attorney Amanda I. Forbes for her 2024 Rising Star Award!
https://conta.cc/3Whx7lh

Amanda Forbes Selected for Super Lawyers Rising Star List For Immediate Release   Media Contact: Name: Katie Brant Title: Communications Director Phone: (888) 331-6620 Email address: kbrant@thehealthl