Overview

Charles seeks to provide counsel and advice to these clients that are solution-oriented, that protect these clients’ interests and that advance their business goals while meeting applicable contractual, statutory and/or regulatory requirements.

Health Care Experience

Charles provides counsel on a wide range of regulatory, contractual and transactional matters involving health care systems, hospitals, physician practices, and other health care-related organizations. His practice includes advising clients on:

  • Transactional matters, such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and contracts, for hospitals and hospital systems, physician practices and individual physicians
  • Regulatory compliance, including Federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Stark Law and EMTALA
  • Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer coverage and reimbursement issues
  • Tax-exempt status issues
  • Patient care and risk-management matters
  • Medical Staff bylaws and related documents, policies and procedures, and controversies

Corporate Experience

  • Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, employment agreements, shareholder management agreements, operating agreements, commercial contracts, and advising clients on these and other transactional matters
  • Organizing/incorporating limited liability companies and corporations
  • Providing counsel to clients on a variety of corporate governance, corporate compliance, and other corporate law issues


Notable

Notable

  • Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law, 2021-2024
  • Chambers USA - South Carolina, Healthcare, 2021-2023
  • South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Healthcare Power List, 2023
  • Charleston Business Magazine Legal Elite, Healthcare, 2020-2022
  • Chairman, Board of Directors of Academic Magnet High School Foundation (Development Committee), 2018-present 
  • Member, Board of Directors, Charleston Regional Development Alliance (member of the Leadership Development Committee), 2023-present
  • Former Member of the Session, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Co-Chair of Stewardship Committee, 2019-2022
  • Chairman of the inaugural Board of Directors, Mason Preparatory School Foundation, 2015-2019
  • Former Chair, Health Care Law Section Council, South Carolina Bar, 2012-2013
  • CLE Course Planner and Moderator, Health Care Law Section’s May 2013 Seminar, South Carolina Bar
  • Former Moderator of the Diaconate, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 2012-2013
  • CLE Course Planner, Health Care Law Section, South Carolina Bar 2012 Convention
  • Graduate, Leadership Charleston Class of 2005
  • Co-author, First Moore, Then Hecht: Isn’t It Time We Recognize a Property Interest In Tissues, Cells, and Gametes? Spring 2002, Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal

News

News

Recognitions

Media

Affiliations

Affiliations

  • South Carolina Bar Association
    • Health Care Law Section Council
  • American Health Lawyers Association
    • Practice Groups: Business Law and Governance, Fraud and Abuse, Hospitals and Health Systems, Physician Organizations
  • Health Care Compliance Association

Capabilities

Education

J.D., University of South Carolina, 2001, cum laude; Order of the Coif; Order of the Wig and Robe; Dean's List; President's List; Research Editor, Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal

M. Ed., University of Virginia, 1998, Ed. Admin

M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1993

B.A., Davidson College, 1990

Admissions

  • South Carolina, 2001
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“Charles is technically skilled, possesses industry knowledge and is personable.” - Chambers, 2023

Chambers USA - South Carolina, Healthcare, 2021-2023

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