Health Law - Medical Malpractice

For the past 30 years, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. has defended hospitals, physicians, nurses, nursing homes and other healthcare institutions throughout Missouri and Illinois. Sandberg Phoenix has earned the reputation for having the most experienced, talented and resourceful medical malpractice defense attorneys.

We also represent physicians, nurses, chiropractors and other health care providers in contract negotiations and in proceedings before the Board of Registration. The Sandberg Phoenix team assists our health care institutions with their corporate legal work to include preparation of bylaws, compliance with HIPAA, Medicare and other federal and state regulations, guardianship issues and federal income tax issues relating to tax-exempt and for-profit providers.

Sandberg Phoenix represents 23 of the top 25 hospitals throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and southern Illinois. The firm has handled over 4,100 malpractice cases over the last twenty-nine years.

Teresa Bartosiak manages and serves as Chairperson of the health law-medical malpractice area and was recently named as one of the top ten young lawyers in Missouri by Missouri Lawyer's Weekly. Ken Bean who serves as National Counsel for Sisters of Mercy, was recently named as one of the top lawyers by Best Lawyers in America. Sandberg Phoenix shareholders, Steve Strum and Teresa Bartosiak, serve as regional counsel for several nursing home clients. Our expertise provides us the background and understanding of the medical issues involved and how to prepare for a successful outcome.

The reputation that Sandberg Phoenix has built through the years is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our shareholders and associates. Our attorneys not only defend lawsuits, but also use their knowledge and experience to contribute in other ways, including risk management.