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We are a progressive, multi-service law firm providing transactional, litigation, and counseling services.

Our role at Buttaci & Leardi is to merely lend a helping hand to health care providers through our practice areas — and allowing our clients to focus on their practices and, more importantly, their patients. Our clients include a diverse range of health care providers and provider-related entities, including, but not limited to: physicians and physician groups, physical therapists and other allied

health professionals, outpatient surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health clinics, comprehensive rehabilitation facilities, durable medical equipment suppliers and medical billing/management companies.

05/28/2026

How can healthcare providers safely incorporate into their practices without increasing legal and compliance risks?

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner member John Leardi addressed this dilemma with Part B News editor Roy Edroso, discussing the safeguards healthcare organizations should consider before implementing AI tools in patient care and practice operations.

John explains the importance of understanding the limitations of AI technology, distinguishing between open-source platforms and clinically validated tools, and ensuring AI supports – rather than replaces – professional judgment.

As AI adoption accelerates across healthcare, experienced legal guidance remains essential to navigating evolving liability and regulatory concerns.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3xvmvkex

05/27/2026

Buttaci Leardi & Werner litigator Paul Werner joined MD+DI Senior Writer Claire Wallace for a discussion on the DOJ’s newly launched West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force and what it could mean for healthcare providers, technology companies, and compliance teams moving forward.

“Healthcare ‘fraud’ recoveries continue to be at the top of the heap year over year in terms of how much DOJ recovers, both civilly and criminally. And this makes sense given government spending,” Paul tells MD+DI.

In the Q&A, Paul shares insight on the government’s likely enforcement priorities, including AI-driven billing practices, digital marketing schemes, remote patient monitoring, and behavioral health investigations.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/4rnzhv4a

05/21/2026

NEW EPISODE! New Jersey just rewrote the rules for behavioral healthcare, and hosts
Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner are ready to dive into exactly how the newly adopted Integrated Healthcare regulations are poised to reshape the delivery of behavioral healthcare across the state.

🎧 Listen now: Under One Roof: New Jersey’s Integrated Healthcare Revolution
https://tinyurl.com/5n8mbdhx

From “one roof, one license” care models to new staffing requirements, integrated treatment, compliance risks, reimbursement implications, and the future of behavioral health in New Jersey — this episode covers what providers, operators, and healthcare professionals need to know now.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

05/15/2026

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner was proud to continue our sponsorship of the annual PPBHS Golf Outing benefiting the Point Pleasant Beach High School Boosters!

It was a great day supporting an incredible community organization, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying some friendly competition on the course.

Paul Werner represented the firm as part of the BLW foursome - and, despite leaving early for dad duties, he later got the good news that the team came away with the win!

That team also included our friend and colleague David Klein, who previously joined Paul, Vincent Buttaci, and John Leardi on Almost Clinical for a great conversation about coding, compliance, and the business of medicine.

ICYMI, listen to that podcast episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2vycett9

Already looking forward to next year’s outing!

04/30/2026

NEW EPISODE! Patient complaints don’t stay complaints for long – at least not when they’re handled the wrong way.

Almost Clinical hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner have seen routine issues – billing questions, scheduling frustrations, even simple misunderstandings – turn into licensing board actions, payer audits, malpractice claims, and in some cases, criminal exposure.

In our latest episode of Almost Clinical, the guys unpack how that escalation happens and what you need to do to prevent it.

🎧 Listen now: From Complaint to Catastrophe: How to Keep Patient Allegations From Derailing Your Practice
https://tinyurl.com/3ddh242k

Highlights include:

🩺Why ignoring a complaint is the worst move you can make

🩺 How a defensive response can instantly escalate risk

🩺What your staff should do the moment a complaint comes in

🩺When an issue can be handled internally – and when it can’t

🩺How AI-generated complaints are making situations more complicated

The reality is simple: you’ll hear the complaint first. If you don’t handle it properly, you won’t be the last.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

04/21/2026

Quirks? No. Business advantages? Yes! Across the healthcare and legal industries, conversations around ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence are starting to show up more openly, especially in how firms think about leadership, performance, and team dynamics.

Almost Clinical – the healthcare industry podcast powered by Buttaci, Leardi & Werner – focused an entire episode on this conversation, and firm leaders/podcast hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner pulled no punches discussing what it means to be neurodivergent in the workplace – and to be neurotypical on a team led by neurodivergent individuals.

Topics discussed include:

~The Power of Self-Awareness: How understanding an ADHD diagnosis can reshape how a professional advises clients and leads teams.

~De-Stigmatizing Treatment: A candid look at medication and the lingering social stigma surrounding neurodivergent labels in high-pressure industries.

~Strategic Adaptability: Why making workplace adjustments is a matter of “effective leadership” rather than just a legal obligation.

To listen to the Man in the Middle episode, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2bw7dnz6.

To read the full feature in BINJE, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2z3625zy.

04/09/2026

Ready. Set. Action! Buttaci, Leardi & Werner embraces the American Public Health Association’s theme for National Public Health Week 2026 and encourages you to take part in building stronger, healthier communities.

Whether it’s supporting local initiatives, advocating for equitable access to care, or simply staying informed, every action moves public health forward.

Progress depends on participation, and it’s our move.

You in?

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5xajcf6r

03/31/2026

NEW EPISODE! Physician non-competes used to be straightforward. Now they can span multiple locations, cross state lines, and last long enough to make you rethink your next move.

In this episode of Almost Clinical, hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner
break down the reality of restrictive covenants in healthcare – what’s enforceable, what’s not, and why the system often comes down to who can afford to fight.

Spoiler: it’s not always about who’s right.

🎧 Listen now: What’s Up, Doc? The Truth About Physician Non-Competes
https://tinyurl.com/54zh4bxv

In this episode, they cover:

~What restrictive covenants actually include and what really matters;
~Why non-competes in healthcare are expanding and who benefits;
~The “rule of reason” test and why it’s anything but predictable;
~How private equity has changed the landscape;
~The real-world problem: most physicians can’t afford to challenge bad contracts;
~The overlooked stakeholder: patients and their ability to follow their doctor;
~Why non-solicitation clauses may matter more than non-competes; and
~Legislative efforts to rein things in and why clarity is still unlikely.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

03/26/2026

Human trafficking too often intersects with healthcare settings, placing medical professionals in a critical position to recognize warning signs and take appropriate action.

During , Buttaci, Leardi & Werner attorney Ilana Char will address this difficult topic in her presentation, “Human Trafficking in Healthcare: Recognition, Response, Reporting,” which examines the importance of awareness, response strategies, and reporting obligations when trafficking victims present for care.

Stay tuned for more details about Ilana’s presentation as the conference approaches.

To view the conference agenda, please visit https://tinyurl.com/5n95urs5.

03/24/2026

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner attorney Vincent Buttaci will present “Sexual Misconduct Prevention in Clinical Practice: A Practical Guide for Physicians” during AROC2026, the leading conference for the Atlantic regional osteopathic community.

This session will address the legal, professional, and practical considerations physicians must understand to reduce risk and maintain appropriate boundaries in clinical settings.

Drawing on his experience advising healthcare professionals and organizations, Vincent will offer guidance aimed at helping physicians navigate sensitive situations, strengthen compliance practices, and protect both patients and their own professional standing.

More details to come as the conference approaches!

To view the conference agenda, please visit https://tinyurl.com/5n95urs5.

03/20/2026

Buttaci, Leardi, & Werner celebrates the inclusion of Dr. Elizabeth Levine in the 2026 edition of the New Jersey Rising Stars list.

We are so proud to see her commitment to client service and the legal industry recognized!

For more information about the research methodology behind this listing, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3hb8u4k4.

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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