Michael W. Bootier | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Represented a long-term care provider in a class action lawsuit alleging systemic understaffing, leading to a favorable resolution that did not include a staffing injunction.
In a case with underlying facts that led to national media exposure, obtained a complete dismissal for a subsequent operator faced with successor liability claims.
Partnered with healthcare regulatory and white collar attorneys to obtain a complete dismissal for a laboratory management company in a civil suit arising out of conduct that allegedly implicated the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Enforced pre-dispute arbitration agreements at the trial and appellate levels.
As second chair, obtained defense verdicts in arbitrations of long-term care suits.
Obtained judgment on the pleadings based on a complex statute of limitations issue.
On an issue of first impression, obtained dismissal of all claims against a skilled nursing facility for physician negligence based on a theory ostensible agency.
Obtained complete summary judgment on behalf of a skilled nursing facility despite a plaintiff having obtained two expert reports.
Represented a managerial employee in a bench trial in a criminal matter, resulting in a not guilty verdict.
Represented life insurers and annuity issuers in connection with insurance coverage disputes, broker-dealer issues, insurance and annuity investment products and general commercial litigation (e.g., secured summary judgment in a $600,000 life insurance case).
Participated in litigation of contractual disputes (e.g., business litigation based on negotiation of separation and distribution agreement and alleged breach thereof).
Handled all phases of litigation in state and federal courts on behalf of owners and issuers of structured settlement annuity contracts, including successfully arguing several dispositive motions.