Small Business  Representation

At Brenden Kelley Law, we understand the unique legal needs of the dental profession and are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to our clients in Cleveland, Ohio. Brenden understands better than most lawyers a dentist’s unique concerns because his wife, Dr. Abigail A. Kelley, DMD, is a dentist herself. Brenden has a passion for helping dentists and dental practices in a variety of matters.

Buying or Selling a Dental Practice

Brenden has experience in the buying and selling of dental practices, including the negotiation and drafting of purchase agreements and the transfer of assets. We can help you with the due diligence process, review of financial statements and assist with the negotiation of terms and conditions of the sale or purchase.

Formation of a Dental Practice

Our firm can assist with the formation of a new dental practice, including the selection of the appropriate business entity, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Professional Corporation (PC), drafting of articles of incorporation or organization, and compliance with state and federal regulations. We can also help you with obtaining licenses, permits and certifications required to establish and run your dental practice.

Dental Practice Agreements

We can help draft and review partnership agreements, operating agreements, and buy-sell agreements to ensure that your practice is protected and your interests are secured. These agreements are essential to establish the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each partner and to avoid potential conflicts in the future.

Dental Employment Agreements

Our firm is experienced in drafting and reviewing employment agreements, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, to protect your practice from potential loss of employees and clients. These agreements are essential to safeguard your trade secrets, confidential information and customer base.

Legal Compliance

We are well-versed in the laws and regulations that apply to dental practices, including HIPAA, OSHA, and other state and federal laws, and can assist with compliance to ensure that your practice is operating within the law. We can help you with the development of policies and procedures, employee training and risk management to minimize the risk of legal issues arising.

Real Estate Matters for Dentists

Our firm has experience with real estate transactions specific to dentists, including leasing, purchasing, and selling of dental office space. We can help you with the negotiation of leases, review of purchase and sale agreements, and assist with zoning and land use issues.

Dental Support Organizations

We can assist with the formation and operation of dental support organizations, including compliance with state and federal regulations. We can help you with the formation of the organization, drafting of bylaws, and review of agreements with affiliated dentists and non-clinical staff.

Healthcare Laws and Compliance

We are familiar with the complex laws and regulations that govern the dental profession, including the Affordable Care Act and other state and federal laws, and can help you navigate these laws to ensure compliance. We can also help you with the development of compliance plans, internal audits and investigations.

If you are a dentist looking to start your own practice or looking for assistance managing the legal needs of your practice, please contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our firm will be happy to review your situation and advise you on the best course of action. We will work to ensure that your goals are met as efficiently and quickly as possible.