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Partner
Arnall Golden Gregory
Washington, DC
Rich is a partner in the Healthcare practice with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in healthcare litigation. An aggressive advocate, Rich has recovered millions of dollars from insurance companies for his clients across the country.
Dedicated to serving healthcare providers who have been wrongfully denied payment for services and policyholders denied medically necessary treatment, Rich has represented a variety of providers and other professionals in matters involving insurance recovery, business litigation, and administrative and regulatory matters. Additionally, healthcare professionals and organizations often seek Rich’s guidance related to operations, regulatory compliance, and transactions.
Rich is committed to enforcing laws to ensure affordable, equitable, and accessible healthcare. In a fight against the nation’s opioid epidemic, Rich brought actions under the Drug Dealer Liability Act and common law against those who irresponsibly prescribed, distributed, and dispensed prescription drugs to individuals without a medical necessity. Rich has also represented patients and healthcare providers against insurance companies for violations of state insurance laws and federal laws, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959, and others.
Rich previously worked for a national insurance company and represented insurance companies at the beginning of his legal career. He now leverages his experience on both sides of the aisle to provide his clients with unparalleled knowledge of the ins and outs of handling insurance cases.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM