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Marta M. Fernandez

Marta M. Fernandez

MFernandez@jeffer.com
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Delivering results through industry experience and practical insight

  • Health systems
  • District hospitals
  • Community hospitals
  • Medical foundations
  • Health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations
  • Ambulatory surgery and treatment centers
  • Imaging, laboratory and other diagnostic centers
  • Medical spas
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Assisted living and related residential facilities
  • Home health agencies
  • Physician and dental groups
  • Medical and dental management groups
  • Medical transportation companies
  • Medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Medical supply manufacturers and distributors

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW


Labor RelationsUnion prevention strategies and training; collective bargaining and negotiation of neutrality, labor peace and card-check agreements; union grievances and arbitrations; strike preparation and strike activity; effects bargaining; litigation against unions; representation before the NLRB; crisis management counsel; strategic planning for acquisitions, sales and temporary or permanent closures; unit closures.
Employment litigationWhen litigation occurs, our team provides our health care clients with a strong defense in state and federal court, in private arbitration, and before administrative agencies at all levels of government. We have collectively handled thousands of employment litigation matters and have briefed and argued numerous labor law appeals in both the state and federal courts. We have defended clients against discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation claims. We have handled numerous wage-and-hour class action disputes and matters involving trade secrets and non-compete agreements.
Employment Law Counseling From hiring, screening and background checks to drug testing, discipline and termination, we provide our health care clients with information that helps protect them from possible lawsuits. We assist them in developing policies, procedures and handbooks, and with staff and executive training.

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCING


CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS

REAL ESTATE

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

BANKRUPTCY, RESTRUCTURING & WORKOUTS

PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY