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Michael Gottlieb concentrates his practice on the representation of medical providers in reimbursement disputes with commercial health insurance carriers. Catering to both in-network and out-of-network providers, Michael represents hospital systems, surgeons, ambulatory surgical centers, hospices, and medical billing companies, among other specialties. He has achieved hundreds of successful outcomes through state and federal litigation, arbitration and mediation.

While Michael’s practice primarily focuses on payment disputes, he also routinely advises his clients to help streamline reimbursement procedures and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. He has been quoted by Bloomberg News in connection with his representation of breast reconstruction surgeons, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star.

Michael graduated from Touro College in 2009, and Seton Hall University School of Law in 2013. He is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as The United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the United States District for the District of New Jersey.

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James Greenspan concentrates his practice on the representation of medical providers in reimbursement disputes with commercial health insurance carriers. James’ practice is active in the New Jersey, New York and Federal “Surprise Bill” arbitration forums, as well as State and Federal litigation. Over the past ten plus years, James has won thousands of arbitration awards and recovered over 100 million dollars for his medical provider clients.

James is a former member of the Forthright Advisory Council for No-Fault Disputes in the State of New Jersey, which is responsible for revising arbitration rules and the selection and review of dispute resolution professionals. He has also lectured for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on the topic of PIP arbitrations, and for the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Healthcare Financial Management Association on The No Surprises Act arbitration process and medical revenue recovery.

James graduated Cum Laude from Villanova University in 2006, and Seton Hall University School of Law in 2009. He is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York, and federally in The United States Districts of New Jersey and Connecticut as well as The United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

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Debra Clifford’s business and commercial litigation practice encompasses a broad range of litigation matters for public and private companies and individuals. Debra has represented clients in trial and appellate work in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Idaho, and has handled several arbitrations and mediations. Prio to joining Gottlieb & Greenspan, Debra worked at a large New Jersey firm representing a major ERISA benefits administrator and carrier regarding payor/provider reimbursement disputes and her name appears on many published and unpublished opinions in the ERISA arena.

Debra has been recognized by Best Lawyers as well as New Jersey Super Lawyers, and she was named to the Irish Legal 100 in 2019 and 2020. Debra graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1990 and Fordham University School of Law in 1995. She is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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Svjetlana Tesic’s healthcare litigation practice consists of representing both in-network and out-of-network medical providers in state and federal actions, including claims brought under the “No Surprises Act” and ERISA.

Prior to joining Gottlieb and Greenspan, Svjetlana represented clients in commercial disputes, employment discrimination actions, and insurance litigation. She has substantial experience litigating federal qui tam actions brought under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law. Before joining the practice of civil litigation, Svjetlana served as an Assistant Prosecutor for four and a half years, prosecuting a variety of indictable crimes, ranging from weapons offenses to first degree sexual assaults.

Svjetlana graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University in 2013 and Seton Hall University School of Law in 2016, where she was the Student Bar Association President and a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board. After graduating law school, Svjetlana served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rudolph A. Filko, A.J.S.C. in Passaic County. She is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the United States District for the District of New Jersey.

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Jerel Saul is an associate at the firm who focuses his practice on healthcare arbitration. Specifically, Jerel represents medical providers in state and federal “surprise bill” arbitrations, and further guides his clients to comply with state and federal surprise bill regulations. Prior to joining the firm, Jerel represented medical providers in litigation actions against workers compensation carriers. He also has extensive experience representing corporate clients in national and local product liability tort matters.

Jerel graduated from Howard University in 2014 and The George Washington University Law School in 2018. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey.

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David Nissanoff is an associate of the firm who primarily focuses on healthcare arbitration and litigation. Specializing in state and federal “surprise bill” arbitrations, David represents medical providers in reimbursement disputes with commercial insurance carriers, and further advises his clients to ensure compliance with pertinent healthcare regulations. Prior to joining the firm, David litigated out of network provider claims for a healthcare financing and reimbursement recovery firm.

David graduated Cum Laude from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business in 2019 and Cardozo School of Law in 2022. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

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Joseph Devine is an associate of the firm who primarily focuses his practice on the representation of medical providers in civil litigation and arbitration. Primarily, Joseph concentrates on contractual and quasi-contractual disputes, representing both in-network and out-of-network medical providers in State and Federal Court as well as in the AAA arbitration forum.

Joe brings extensive litigation experience to Gottlieb and Greenspan, having previously served as managing attorney for a New York City based creditor’s rights firm. In that role, he successfully represented landlords, financial institutions, and various other creditor clients in hundreds of contested litigation actions.

Joe graduated from Penn State University in 2008 where he was a member of the Penn State Blue Band.  He graduated from the Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law, University Park Campus in 2011, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi legal ethics fraternity, and Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Board.  Joe is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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Lucia DeCaito is an associate at the firm who primarily represents healthcare providers in various arbitration forums. Specifically, Lucia represents medical providers in PIP arbitration, New Jersey “surprise bill” arbitration, and Worker’s Compensation Court. Prior to joining the firm, Lucia was in-house counsel for major auto insurance companies, representing insurance carriers in PIP/No Fault arbitration and litigation.

Lucia graduated from Lehigh University in 2004 and Ave Maria School of Law in 2007. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.

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Evan Gilman is an associate at the firm who focuses his practice on federal “No Surprise Act” healthcare arbitrations. Specifically, Evan represents medical providers in reimbursement disputes with commercial insurance carriers to negotiate adequate compensation for their services. Prior to joining the firm, Evan worked as the Law Clerk to the Honorable Miguel de la Carrera, J.S.C. Evan graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2023 and Mercy College in 2018. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

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Daniel Palgon is an associate at the firm who focuses his practice on healthcare arbitration. Primarily, Daniel represents out-of-network physician groups, guiding his clients to navigate state and federal “surprise bill” laws, and serving as counsel in various arbitration forums. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel practiced in the real estate sector where he was involved in contract review and formation, real estate closings, and various other transactional matters.

Daniel graduated from Queens College in 2015 and Fordham University School of Law in 2021, where he was a member of the Environmental Law Review. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

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Daniel Krieger is an associate attorney of the firm who primarily focuses his practice on the representation of medical providers in civil litigation, representing both in-network and out-of-network providers in State and Federal Court.

Prior to joining the Gottlieb and Greenspan team, Daniel represented insurance companies and their insureds in civil defense matters, with a particular emphasis on automobile liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, premise liability, and general liability in both State and Federal Court in New Jersey. During his formative years, Daniel served as a Law Clerk for a national law firm, where he formed a foundational understanding of insurance company guidelines and helped ensure firmwide compliance. Prior to practicing law, Daniel worked for a legal tech start up, where he significantly contributed to the company’s remarkable revenue growth.

Daniel graduated from SUNY Albany in 2015 and Albany Law School in 2019. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey as well as in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is also an active member of the Essex County Bar Association and serves as the co-chair of the Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition.