Attorneys at the Knox Firm have experience with the specific legal needs of long term care organizations. We work with a variety of homes including county‑run, non‑profit, and for‑profit entities. Our attorneys each focus on a particular area of law in order to gain the in‑depth knowledge required to provide the most efficient and effective legal service possible. Our collective experience in the long term care environment combined with expertise in specific areas of law provide a valuable legal resource for administrators, managers, board members and owners.

As a long term care provider, you work with residents who have a variety of physical and emotional needs. Your legal needs are nearly as diverse as the residents you serve. We can fulfill those needs in the following ways:

Claims Prevention

Long term care providers are particularly at risk for a variety of claims from employees, residents, families, and visitors. When these matters occur, they can consume your time and financial resources. We can provide training and advice on how to prevent incidents that may result in claims – saving you time and money so you can focus on providing care.

Claims Management & Litigation

In the event that you do face an incident or claim, our litigators can help you manage it. We regularly work with a number of insurance carriers and have handled many cases involving workers’ compensation, employment issues, medical malpractice, and general liability. In order to help you obtain the best result, we will investigate an incident before it becomes a claim. When appropriate, we will seek to resolve claims through arbitration. And when necessary, we will protect your interests in court

Human Resources Management

Managing employees effectively is critical to providing quality service to your residents. Our Labor & Employment attorneys can help you do so by educating your supervisory staff on union avoidance, performance management, discipline, employee relations, wage and hour law, sexual harassment, and interviewing and hiring methods. We can also assist you in establishing policies, procedures and handbooks that will not only prevent employment claim problems but also create a fair environment and motivated work force. When problems do occur, we will draw on our wealth of experience to defend against union organizing activity or to deal with the NLRB, the EEOC, the Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies to get the best result for your situation.

Regulatory Compliance

Healthcare regulations become more numerous and complex each year. Our attorneys have knowledge of HIPAA, the PA Health Care Facilities Act, and Department of Health Regulations and how they affect long term care operations. We can direct you, in clear terms, on what you really need to do to be in compliance.

Business, Finance, & Tax Matters

Our business attorneys have been involved in developing the corporate structure and organization of a variety of healthcare institutions. We have specific and up‑to‑date knowledge of tax‑exempt bonds, notes and other financing methods. Our experienced creditors rights attorneys can address collection matters. And if you need help on contractual arrangements or on governance issues concerning your Board of Directors, we can offer advice from attorneys who have specific and extensive knowledge in such areas.

Insurance & Benefits

The nature of your industry makes it extremely vulnerable to insurance problems and premium increases. Whether you need to develop alternative business insurance arrangements or a new benefit plan for your employees, we can be of assistance. We’ll help you keep costs down while ensuring you are fully covered and following all regulatory guidelines.

Real Estate

Our attorneys have experience in a broad range of real estate transactions including purchases and sales, financing, land development and condominium organization.