Real Answers for Real Practice Decisions

Start by scheduling your free 15-minute discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals and determine whether our firm is a good fit to assist you. From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps, tailoring our services to your specific needs.

Make sure you are in a quiet place and ready during the scheduled time.  Bring a clear idea of your goals, your timeline, and any key documents you want to discuss. Read through our FAQ and other resources to ensure you have a solid understanding of the basics before we begin.

We combine deep dental and healthcare experience with a clear, calm, supportive approach to keep you feeling informed and confident. We focus on protecting your business with a great legal foundation and solutions that work. Our specialized knowledge and strategic approach prevents common missteps, preserving your freedom to form, grow, and exit your practice your way.

We serve dentists and dental specialists (e.g., from orthodontists to oral surgeons)  at every stage — from associateships to starting your first practice to building a multi-location group. Our clients include general dentists, dental specialists, and  DSOs.

No! We work with all types of healthcare professionals. While most of our clients are dentists, we’ve been helping doctors in all types of verticals with their business transactions since 2010. In addition to working with dentists, we assist optometrists, veterinarians, physicians, and MSOs.

We draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, commercial lease agreements, including lease amendments, space sharing agreements, partnership and shareholder agreements, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, management and business support services agreements, and more.

Yes. We offer project-based and ongoing advisory services, so you can have strategic legal support as your practice grows and transitions.

We offer straightforward, transparent pricing—flat fees for most projects and clear hourly rates for custom work. We provide cost-effective legal solutions and always discuss pricing upfront, so you can plan confidently.

We try our best to accommodate our clients and not to lose clients based on fees. For larger transactions or engagements, we can offer staged billing or customized payment structures to fit your needs.

We are based in California, but our attorneys are licensed in multiple states and regularly work with clients across state lines, partnering with local counsel where needed.

Our firm works as a team and is built on systems that ensure consistency and excellence across all matters. Levi Barlavi oversees each transaction, and our clients benefit from the expertise of our entire team, whose deep experience and attention to detail are an asset to every client. We’ll always make sure you feel supported.

We guide you through the major legal contracts — entity formation, ownership structure, contracts, leases — so you can start strong and stay protected, and you grow and transition.

Yes! We handle legal due diligence, purchase agreements, and contract negotiations to ensure you’re buying with eyes wide open — and that the transition is set up for success.

We help experienced owners with growth strategies, associate contracts and buy-ins, partnerships, practice expansions, and preparing for a future sale or exit, always with your long-term goals in mind.

Our package includes formation of your Professional Corporation (PC), registration with the state, EIN filing, bylaws, organizational minutes, stock issuance, and corporate book setup.

Typically 2–3 weeks, depending on state processing times. Expedited options may be available.

No. The state requires a physical street address for corporate registration. You may use your office or a registered agent address.

Yes. Every California corporation must designate a registered agent to receive legal documents.

Definitely. We create customized partnership and ownership structures to support growth and minimize future conflict.

 

Yes. We represent individual providers as well as DSOs (Dental Support Organizations) and MSOs (Management Services Organizations) in formation, deal structuring, and transactions.

Ideally, at least two years before you want to exit. Early planning helps you maximize value and create a smoother transition.

Absolutely. We negotiate DSO deals, review affiliation agreements, and protect your interests so you can sell on your terms.

We structure post-sale employment agreements that give you flexibility, whether you want a short transition or a long-term role.

While we don’t perform formal valuations, we help you find an industry-specific business broker or valuation expert to help you understand your practice’s market value and negotiate accordingly.

Expect multiple stages: preparation,  offer negotiation, contract drafting, lease assignment assistance, and closing — and we’ll guide you through each one.