Kathy Jacobs Tayon, Esq.

Shareholder

 

Legal Fields of Practice

Kathy has been practicing law in Florida for more than 30 years and represents healthcare businesses and providers in:

  • Transactions, including acquisitions and mergers of companies
  • Contracts, including management agreements, employment agreements, commercial leases, and other contractual agreements
  • Compliance with federal and Florida healthcare self‑referral, anti‑kickback, and patient‑brokering laws

 

Prior Work for National and Florida Law Firms and Healthcare Companies

 

Fowler White Boggs, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shareholder, April 2006 – June 2013

 

McDermott Will & Emery, Miami, FL
Partner, January 1999 – April 2006
Associate, December 1994 – December 1998

 

PhyMatrix / Gunster, West Palm Beach, FL
Associate, January 1996 – March 1997

 

Rogers Towers, Jacksonville, FL
Associate, July 1991 – December 1994

 

Publications

  • “Group Practice’s Single Legal Entity Requirement and Providing Services Through a Wholly Owned Subsidiary,” Florida Bar Health Law Updates, March 2025
  • “OIG Opinion Provides Guidance on Redemptions with Purchase and Payments that Span a Time Period,” Florida Bar Health Law Updates, Spring 2024
  • “Businesses Must Comply with Obamacare,” Sun Sentinel, Updated September 2021
  • “Joint Ventures with Physicians to Provide Health Care Services,” Thomson Reuters/Aspatore, September 2012
  • “General Information about the 2009 Antimarkup Rule and the Limitations It Imposes on Some Physicians and Suppliers,” Journal of Health Care Compliance, March–April 2009
  • “The State of the Anti‑Markup Rule Regarding Diagnostic Tests,” Journal of Healthcare Compliance, May–June 2008
  • “Key Changes and New Interpretations Involving Phase III Regulations,” Journal of Healthcare Compliance, January–February 2008

Presentations

  • “Understanding Physician Employment Contracts,” Broward Health Hospital, September 2012
  • “Accountable Care Organizations,” Hillsborough County Bar Association, Health Law Section, June 1, 2011
  • “Federal and Florida Healthcare Laws and Regulations Every Physician Should Know,” Lee Memorial Hospital / Southwest Regional Medical Center, CME Seminar, January 26, 2008
  • “Navigating Through Stark II and Other Healthcare Laws and Regulations,” BKR International Seminar, September 7, 2007
  • “Fundamental Legal Issues Facing Physicians,” Lee Memorial Hospital / Southwest Regional Medical Center, CME Seminar, January 27, 2007

Education

  • LL.M., Taxation, New York University, 1991
  • J.D., with honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1990
  • M.A., Accounting, University of Florida, 1990
  • B.S., with high honors, Accounting, University of Florida, 1987

Distinctions

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale‑Hubbell®
  • Board Certified in Health Law, The Florida Bar (2000–present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America (2008–present)
  • Certified Public Accountant (presently inactive)
  • Chambers USA (2012–2013), listed as a leading healthcare lawyer in Florida
  • The Legal 500 (2010), listed as a Recommended Lawyer in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buyouts

Bar Admissions

  • The Florida Bar, Member (1991–present)

Have questions or would like to make an appointment? Call or text Kathy's cell at: 305-761-1692, email Kathy at kathy.tayon@tayonlaw.com or use our contact form.