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Brian Fleetham

Brian Fleetham

USA 2026

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 Dickinson Wright PLLC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Healthcare

Michigan

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

Practice Areas

A member of Dickinson Wright, Brian Fleetham focuses his practice on health law and general business and corporate law. He has extensive experience representing physicians and their professional entities along with other healthcare providers on business transactions, joint ventures, other arrangements between healthcare providers, corporate governance, and healthcare regulatory matters, such as Stark, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, and other regulatory/compliance matters.

Professional Memberships

American Health Lawyers Association; State Bar of Michigan, Member: Health Law Section and Business Law Section; Grand Rapids Bar Association

Publications

Presenter, “Physician Employment Agreement Considerations,” Michigan State University Medical School Medical Business and Finance Intercession, March 2024; Co-Presenter, "The Ins, Outs and No-Nos in Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements,” DW Healthcare Webinar, January 2024; Co-Author, "Top Issues in Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements," Dickinson Wright Health Law Blog, December 2023; Presenter, “Physician Employment Agreement Considerations,” Michigan State University Medical School Medical Business and Finance Intercession, March 2023.

Education

The University of Michigan Law School

J.D.

1992

Hillsdale College

B.A., summa cum laude, co-valedictorian, honors BA

1989

Awards

Health Care Law

Best Lawyers in America®, 2010-2026

"Lawyer of the Year – Grand Rapids, Michigan," Health Care Law

Best Lawyers in America®, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Health Care Law

Michigan Super Lawyer®, 2007, 2009-2015

"Top Lawyers," Health Care Law

Grand Rapids Magazine, 2019-2020, 2023-2025

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Healthcare - Michigan

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Brian Fleetham of Dickinson Wright regularly represents healthcare industry clients, notably physicians, in corporate matters and related litigation. This includes advising on joint ventures and M&A transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What truly sets Brian apart is his exceptional ability to listen. He can distill complex conversations into perfectly articulated, detailed summaries that capture every nuance.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

  • Brian is a consummate professional; the standard against which we measure other lawyers. He communicates frankly and succinctly, and delivers excellent value in his counsel and document drafting.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

  • Brian Fleetham understands the nuances of medical practice and the challenges we face in today’s healthcare environment. His depth of knowledge and calm demeanor inspire confidence.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

  • Mr. Fleetham consistently supplies a high level of service with in-depth issue evaluations while understanding the commercial and contractual implications of the issue at hand.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

  • Brian is an exceptional attorney. He is thorough in communication, a deep thinker and is open to spitballing ideas. He is the best attorney I have worked with.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

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