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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 District for the 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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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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Kenneth Willard is an associate at the firm who currently focuses his practice on the representation of medical providers in various civil litigation matters. Primarily, Kenneth focuses on ERISA litigation, network contract disputes and negotiations, and defense against SIU claims, among other areas.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Willard was involved in various areas of civil litigation, receiving notable victories for his clients. He successfully represented PSEG in environmental law litigation actions, helping to achieve favorable resolutions with the U.S. EPA as well as the NJDEP. Subsequently, Mr. Willard was among a team of 200 attorneys representing the U.S. Government against various corporate entities in connection with their role in the 2008 financial crisis, leading to a $14 billion settlement, the largest in U.S. history. Mr. Willard also has extensive experience representing large unions in collective bargaining actions and wage disputes, as well as ERISA matters involving asset transfers and withdrawal liability. He is also an expert in consumer protection, having successfully represented hundreds of clients in Federal Court over debt and credit disputes.

Mr. Willard graduated from the University of Iowa in 2000 and from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2010. He is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as Federally in The United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States District for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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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.