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Michael Paulhus

Michael Paulhus

USA 2026

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Mike Paulhus is a litigation partner who focuses his practice on defending healthcare and life sciences clients in mission critical civil and criminal government investigations. He has represented clients in more than 65 high-stakes federal and state healthcare false claims and qui tam matters in courts and U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country. Mike is a national thought leader, speaking regularly and teaching a Healthcare Fraud & Abuse seminar at Georgia State University School of Law. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Health Law Association.

Mike represents a wide range of healthcare and life sciences clients including academic medical centers, national and regional hospital systems, health IT software developers, pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics manufacturers, physician group practices, retail and long-term-care pharmacies, laboratory companies, skilled nursing operators, behavioral health facilities, home health, hospice and palliative care providers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

Mr. Paulhus is actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors of The Atlanta Opera.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Healthcare - Georgia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Michael Paulhus is a go-to attorney for providers facing external investigations and enforcement actions, as well as False Claims Act suits.

False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Paulhus represents a range of healthcare clients in FCA matters and investigations, including before the Department of Justice.

Strengths

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  • Michael Paulhus is a very experienced attorney.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike is such a joy to work with. I cannot say enough about his professionalism, legal acumen, integrity and just generally easy personality to work with.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA
  • His expertise in fraud and abuse defense delivers precise, mission-critical strategies informed by deep industry knowledge. What set him apart is by combining rigorous advocacy with proactive compliance counseling that often yields favorable resolutions in complex DOJ actions.

    False Claims ActChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's excellent on all levels, a trusted partner on some of our most sensitive matters.

    False Claims ActChambers Guide to the USA

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