Polsinelli

Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 law firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with more than 1,200 attorneys operating across 25+ offices nationwide. Founded in 1972, the firm has grown from a regional business and real estate practice into a national powerhouse serving healthcare, real estate, finance, technology, private equity, and corporate sectors.

The firm's behavioral health practice is particularly notable for its deep industry specialization. Polsinelli advises behavioral health providers, payers, and investors on regulatory compliance, licensing, fraud and abuse matters (including False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute issues), Stark Law compliance, HIPAA regulations, and complex M&A transactions. The practice includes dedicated co-chairs and specialists who understand the operational and legal challenges facing behavioral health organizations.

Polsinelli serves a broad client base including behavioral health provider organizations, physician practice groups, licensed professionals, and investors evaluating opportunities in the behavioral health sector. The firm regularly addresses emerging market trends, valuation creation, and compliance considerations specific to specialized healthcare segments such as autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

With offices spanning major metropolitan areas and regional markets, Polsinelli combines national scale with local market expertise. The firm is known for providing practical legal counsel informed by deep business insight, making it a resource for behavioral health organizations navigating complex regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters.