Frank T. Sossi is a principal member of the Firm practicing in the Health Law and Tax areas. Mr. Sossi's practice involves the representation of for profit and not for profit health care enterprises including physician practices, hospitals, free-standing health centers and long term care providers as well as the representation of a variety of tax-exempt organizations serving a broad range of community activities. His specific experience includes:
Health Law
Regulatory compliance issues, Integrity Programs, Regulatory Education, Billing System Structures, Self-Audit Programs, Investigations and Settlements
Practice Area Carve Outs including Gainsharing, Ownership, Governance, Joint Ventures, Financing and Development
General Corporate issues including , Contracting, Asset Management, Reporting and Disclosure, Recruiting, Certification and Affiliations
Tax Law
Tax Planning regarding Alternative Structures, Governance, Exempt Status Applications, Annual Reporting and Disclosure, Inurement, Intermediate Sanctions, Conflict of Interest and Board Relations
Tax Controversies including Examinations, Settlements, Appeals, Closing Agreements and Litigation for Corporate, Personal, Payroll and Tax-Exempt Issues
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio (L.L.M., Tax Program, 1995)
Certified Public Accountant, Ohio (1986)
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio (J.D., 1978).
John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio (A.B., 1974)
Courts & Bar Associations
Ohio State Bar Association (1978)
Akron Bar Association
American Bar Association
Cleveland Bar Association
Professional & Civic Affiliations
Member: The American Health Lawyers Association
Member: The Ohio Society of CPA's
Member: The AICPA
Member: The Healthcare Financial Manager's Association serving on the Papers and Physician Practice Committees
Trustee: Regina Health Center, Serving on The Strategic Planning Committee
Trustee: Family Services of Summit County, served as Treasurer, and on the Finance and Executive Committees
Trustee: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (Area 10A), Treasurer, serving on the Finance and Executive Committees
Former Trustee: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (Medina County Appointee)
Instructor: Tax Exempt Organizations, University of Akron, Masters in Taxation Program, since 1996
Adjunct Professor: Tax Exempt Organizations, Case Western Reserve University, College of Law, 2000
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