Overview
The attorneys in Hill Ward Henderson’s Healthcare Development & Construction group have decades of combined experience advising and assisting both public and private healthcare organizations with all phases of the development and construction of healthcare facilities. Our attorneys offer comprehensive legal support to healthcare providers across Florida, combining deep industry knowledge with regional insight to deliver strategic counsel on healthcare projects.
We represent hospitals, health systems, medical office developers, outpatient care facilities, and senior living providers in every phase of construction and real estate development. Our experience spans from property acquisition all the way to construction completion, and everything in between, including land use, zoning, the preparation and negotiation of design, design-build, pre-construction, construction management, and construction agreements, project delivery, dispute resolution, and long-term asset management.
We have experience with the development and construction of hospital campuses and hospitals, outpatient centers, freestanding emergency departments, medical office buildings, imaging centers, and more. Our team brings together seasoned construction attorneys, real estate transaction counsel, and litigators to manage risk and protect client interests across a full range of matters. In addition, our group has crossover with and works closely with attorneys in our firm’s Construction, Land Use, and Real Estate groups to provide comprehensive assistance to clients across all stages of a project, from early planning through (if necessary) defect and delay litigation.
On the transactional side, we negotiate and draft design and construction agreements, commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, and joint venture arrangements, all with a deep understanding of Florida’s regulatory requirements — including AHCA compliance, and local land use and permitting considerations. When disputes arise, our real estate and construction litigators have a strong track record representing healthcare clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administrative proceedings. We handle construction defect claims, delay and disruption disputes, title and boundary conflicts, landlord-tenant litigation, and more.
Whether developing a new hospital campus, expanding a specialty clinic, navigating the complexities of healthcare real estate investment in Florida’s dynamic market, or anything else relating to the development and construction of a healthcare facility, our firm is a trusted legal partner committed to delivering efficient, compliant, and future-focused solutions.
