Firm News

FMG’s Healthcare Practice Section Continues Strong Growth with Strategic Expansions Across the U.S.

4/17/25

Over the past year, FMG’s Healthcare Practice Section has experienced remarkable growth, significantly expanding both our geographic reach and depth of experience. We have added top-tier talent nationwide, strengthening our capabilities in key areas including medical malpractice, aging services and long-term care, life sciences, and medical devices.

Our team, now comprising over 80 attorneys in 17 cities, offers a powerful blend of litigation acumen and trial experience. Our attorneys are seasoned trial lawyers who are well-versed in the complex and evolving healthcare laws across jurisdictions nationwide.

In December 2024, we proudly welcomed the healthcare and medical malpractice team formerly of Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O’Hara & Bocchino, P.A., expanding our presence in central Florida. This accomplished group is led by John Bocchino and Kevin O’Hara, both highly respected trial attorneys with decades of experience defending hundreds of physicians, healthcare professionals, and major healthcare providers and insurers throughout Florida.

Our expansion continued in January 2025 with the addition of Partner Eric Stryker to our Las Vegas office. With more than 25 years of experience, Eric has represented a broad spectrum of healthcare clients including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis clinics, med-spas, ambulance services, and individual practitioners in virtually every facet of healthcare litigation.

In February, we expanded our team in the West with the addition of Jeffrey McLerran to our Phoenix office. With over 15 years of experience in medical malpractice defense, healthcare law, and healthcare licensing board matters, Jeffrey brings a wealth of expertise to our firm. In addition to his role as Partner, he also serves as Vice-Chair of the firm’s Medical Malpractice Interdisciplinary Team.

Most recently, on April 1, FMG continued its expansion in Florida by welcoming the attorneys from Batteese Agliano & Gale, PLLC: Brian Agliano, Tyler Batteese and Edwin (Ted) Gale to our Tampa office. With decades of experience, Brian, Tyler, and Ted are highly skilled litigators concentrating in complex cases, particularly in healthcare and medical malpractice defense.

We are excited about the continued growth of our Healthcare Practice Section and the opportunity to serve our clients with unmatched experience, dedication and reach.