Vincent T. Cieslik

Biography

Vincent T. Cieslik focuses his practice on litigation and healthcare matters, representing individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, not-for-profits, and a wide range of healthcare providers. His work regularly involves advising and defending physicians, nurses, medical practices, physical therapists, massage therapists, and other healthcare professionals on issues including privacy and HIPAA compliance, data privacy and breach response, employment matters, shareholder and business disputes, and regulatory and professional board investigations and claims.

Vince frequently serves as outside general counsel to medical practices, providing comprehensive support across healthcare compliance, privacy and data security, employment, property, and litigation matters. He also represents physicians and healthcare entities in shareholder disputes, internal business conflicts, and other complex litigation. In his broader litigation practice, he advises entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and business owners on commercial disputes and defense matters, bringing a practical understanding of the challenges facing modern businesses.

With substantial trial experience, Vince counsels clients at all stages of a dispute, with a strong emphasis on early risk assessment, pre-litigation strategy, and efficient resolution. He takes a pragmatic, business-focused approach designed to address issues early where possible, minimize disruption and adverse publicity, and manage the cost and uncertainty of litigation. When disputes cannot be resolved, he develops and executes strategies aimed at protecting his clients’ interests through trial and beyond.

Representative Matters

Healthcare Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Matters

• Represented management, officers, directors, employees, and healthcare entities in class actions, SEC claims, white collar investigations, and civil litigation in state and federal courts.

• Represented officers and directors of healthcare companies in civil, quasi-civil, and investigative matters before state and federal agencies, boards, departments, and governmental authorities.

• Represented nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in connection with licensure, disciplinary proceedings, and professional board investigations.

• Represented pain management physicians facing audits, subpoenas, and investigations involving prescribing practices, insurance coverage, reimbursement, and related disputes.

• Represented a physician in a federal investigation and related civil claims concerning pharmaceutical purchases through internet and e-commerce channels.

Complex Civil, Commercial & Estate Litigation

• Defended corporations and corporate officers in securities litigation alleging hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, as well as in civil actions related to parallel criminal and regulatory investigations.

• Handled high-risk and complex litigation matters involving securities and securities fraud, banking, real estate, franchise disputes, employment matters, and complex personal injury claims.

• Represented clients in estate litigation matters, including estate administration disputes, guardianship proceedings, and related real estate issues.

• Represented businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation involving non-compete disputes, shareholder and ownership conflicts, franchise litigation, banking disputes, and other commercial matters.

Healthcare Business, Banking & Reimbursement Matters

• Represented healthcare companies, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other healthcare providers in a wide range of business disputes and litigation matters.

• Handled Medicaid and Medicare fraud matters, whistleblower and qui tam actions, and complex reimbursement disputes involving physicians, hospitals, and governmental entities.

• Assisted for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare organizations with reimbursement audits and disputes before state and federal agencies.

• Represented clients in complex civil and criminal matters arising from state and federal reimbursement investigations and enforcement actions.

• Represented clients in transactional and litigation matters involving commercial lending, real estate development, construction projects, and related business disputes.