As a healthcare and business attorney focusing on transactional and corporate matters, Eugene Dauchert has over 35 years of experience in both private practice and as the general counsel for a large publicly traded healthcare company. His practice includes representation of a broad range of healthcare provider and physician practice groups, including providing general counsel and advice on many regulatory, employment and business matters, in addition to handling specific affiliation and other transactional matters.

In the area of health law, he has provided advice and been involved in numerous areas, including:


Counseling with physician practice groups on joint venture arrangements, affiliations with other organizations, including federal and state regulatory matters
Advising a large independent practice association in a joint venture and formation of an accountable care organization
Assisting physician groups in affiliation arrangements with different health systems as well as exit agreements from health systems
Representation of physicians, dentists and other professionals in licensing board matters


In the area of business and corporate law, he has handled a broad range of transactional and general corporate matters, including:


As in house general counsel was responsible for oversight of legal department, all regulatory matters including CMS and SEC filings and compliance, human resources and risk management departments
Representation of clients in structuring, financing and closing corporate acquisitions and mergers
Advising on joint venture, leasing and development matters
Providing representation to privately held businesses with respect to general corporate, employment, contractual and financing matters

Mr. Dauchert has also been active in numerous civic, charitable and professional organizations, including serving as a member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Durham Regional Hospital, serving on the Board of Directors for Duke University Health System, serving as President of the 14th Judicial District and Durham County Bar Association, and as a founder, officer and board member for Project Access of Durham County.

Mr. Dauchert has an AV rating, the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell.