As Benesch continues to grow nationwide, the firm is pleased to announce that Jake A. Cilek has joined the firm. Jake joins the firm as a partner in the Benesch Healthcare+ Practice Group. He regularly represents a variety of dialysis and nephrology providers, vascular access centers, office-based laboratories, cardiac catheterization laboratories, physician-owned hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician group practices, post-acute facilities, laboratory companies, healthcare information technology companies and other providers in structuring mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, accountable care arrangements and syndications.
“Jake is an outstanding addition to our team, and he will help the firm build on its current strengths in the dialysis and nephrology industry,” said Gregg Eisenberg, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Jake has a reputation for top-notch client service and navigating through complex matters quickly and efficiently. With the dynamic healthcare sector constantly changing and evolving, Jake will have ample opportunity to continue his exceptional work here at Benesch.”
In addition to transactional matters, Jake regularly provides guidance on fraud and abuse issues, the corporate practice of medicine and MSO-friendly PC structures, fee-splitting, false claims act matters, licensing, changes of ownership and control, physician employment and recruitment, compliance with accreditation standards, hospital and medical staff bylaws and other regulatory compliance issues.
Jake routinely speaks to industry and trade groups concerning legal and business issues in healthcare. He has authored or co-authored a variety of articles on business and legal topics affecting the firm’s healthcare clients.
Jake is one of over 50 new attorneys to join Benesch so far in 2021. Since making its debut on the AmLaw 200 list in 2016, Benesch has advanced 27 places and is currently ranked at number 164.
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