Brian Nichols is a member of our Health Law Group, where he represents hospitals, physician groups, nursing homes, community providers, and other provider entities. Mr. Nichols provides legal counsel on a full range of transactional and regulatory health law issues, including contracting, fraud and abuse, tax exemption, licensure, government investigations, medical staff, joint ventures, affiliations, physician recruitment, reimbursement, and privacy of medical information. He also counsels clients on risk management issues.
Prior to joining Robinson & Cole, Mr. Nichols worked for eight years in various industries, including aerospace/defense, electric utilities, and health insurance.
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
Honors and Awards
- Listed as a Rising Star in Connecticut Super Lawyers® in the area of Health Care Law for 2011 (Super Lawyers is a registered trademark of Key Professional Media, Inc.)
Publications & Presentations
Articles
- "Fraud, Abuse Laws Expanded under Reform Legislation: Health Care Providers Should Take Extra Steps to Ensure Compliance," coauthored with Michael J. Kolosky (5/24/2010), published in Connecticut Law Tribune
- "A Guide to Connecticut's Certificate-of-Need Process," coauthored with Theodore J. Tucci (June/July 2008), published in Connecticut Medicine Magazine
News
1.19.12, Robinson & Cole Welcomes New Health Law Attorneys