Jeff Howell

Health Care Law, Civil and Administrative Litigation, Licensure and Regulation As head of the legal team, Jeff has offered advice and representation to health care providers throughout Florida since 1989. He is the former Staff Attorney to the Senate Committee on Health Care in the Florida Legislature, where he helped draft laws relating to the regulation of physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, and many other licensed health care professionals. Mr. Howell has also represented clinics, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Howell served as the CEO/Administrator of a rural hospital and, in 1999, was appointed Chairman of the Florida Hospital Association’s Small and Rural Hospital Council. Jeff represents licensed health care professionals with disciplinary issues in front of state regulatory agencies such as the Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Jeff is experienced in helping individuals with background problems and licensing issues, including resolving licensing denials. Jeff is a member of the Health Law Section and Workers Compensation Section of the Florida Bar. He is admitted to all State Courts in Florida as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (Atlanta), and U.S. Supreme Court. For 20 years, Jeff served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida A & M University’s School of Allied Health Services, where he taught undergraduate and master’s level courses in Health Law, Legal Aspects of Health Care & Ethics, and Health Policy. Jeff is a AV Preeminent® rated attorney and is available to consult with clients nationwide regarding health care law in Florida.