About George

George Indest practices business law in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He serves as the President and Managing Partner at The Health Law Office, a firm he has led since 1999. The firm specializes in various areas, including business law, employment law, arbitration and mediation, education law, government and administrative law, and health care law. His experience allows him to navigate complex legal matters across these diverse fields. He earned his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law, following a B.A. in Political and Computer Science from the same institution.

Furthering his education, he obtained an LL.M. in Health Care Law and International Law from The George Washington University Law School in 1986. Additionally, he holds an M.P.A. in Public Finance from the University of West Florida, earned in 1982. This strong educational background underpins his legal practice and enhances his understanding of the intricacies involved in health care and business law. George has a rich history in the legal profession, having begun his career as a military lawyer and magistrate in 1980. His roles have evolved over the years, including positions such as Staff Judge Advocate and Medico-Legal Advisor for the Chief of Naval Education and Training.

He has been a health care lawyer since 1995 and has also served as a shareholder and partner, leading the Business and Health Law Department at his firm since 1997. His board certification in health law by The Florida Bar reflects his expertise and commitment to this area of practice. Most of his work involves advising clients on compliance with health care regulations, business transactions, and employment issues. He also provides mediation and arbitration services, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently. Cases typically involve complex negotiations and require a understanding of both legal and business principles. His experience in litigation further enhances his ability to represent clients effectively in various legal settings. George is actively involved in several professional associations, including The American Association of Nurse Lawyers and the American Health Lawyers Association.

He also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc., and the Guardian Care Convalescent Center. His commitment to education is evident through his roles as an adjunct professor at Barry University of Orlando School of Law and Webster University Graduate School. He is licensed to practice in Florida, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. This broad jurisdictional reach allows him to serve clients, addressing their legal needs across multiple states and federal courts. George Indest's comprehensive legal expertise and dedication to his clients make him a prominent figure in the fields of business and health care law.

Education

The George Washington University Law School

LL.M. (1986) | Health Care Law and International Law

1986

University of West Florida

M.P.A. (1982) | Public Finance

1982

Tulane University

B.A. | Political and Computer Science

Tulane University School of Law

J.D.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

President & Managing Partne

The Health Law Office
1999

Shareholder, Partner, Head of Business and Health Law Department

Unger, Swartwood, Indest & Acree, P.A.
1997

Health Care Lawyer

Baker Hostetler
1995

Litigation and Health Care Lawyer

Taraska, Grower, & Ketcham, P.A.
1993

Medico-Legal Advisor/Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET)

United States Navy
1990

Staff Judge Advocate (Counsel

United States Navy: Naval Medical Command, Mid-Atlantic Region Headquarters, Norfolk, Virginia
1987

Staff Judge Advocate (In House Counsel)

United States Navy: Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Virginia
1986

Staff Judge Advocate

United States Navy: USS MIDWAY (CV-4l)
1983

Military Lawyer/ Magistrate

Naval Legal Service Office
1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Louisiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
Florida State Trial Court
District of Columbia State Trial Court
Louisiana State Trial Court

Types of Cases Handled

business law employment law arbitration mediation education law government law administrative law health care law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation Arbitration

Certifications & Awards

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

The Florida Bar

Professional Associations

The American Association of Nurse Lawyers (TAANA)

has membership Current

American Health Lawyers Association

has membership Current

Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association

has membership Current

Florida Society of Healthcare Risk Managers (FSHRM), subdivision of FHA

Current

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)

Current

American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)

Current

Webster University Graduate Schoo

Adjunct Professor 2002 - Current

Barry University of Orlando School of Law

Adjunct Professor 2000 - Current

The Bar Association of the District of Columbia

has membership 1987 - Current

The Florida Bar

Executive Council of Health Law Section (HLS); Business Law Sect. 1983 - Current

Louisiana State Bar Association

has membership 1980 - Current

Guardian Care Convalescent Center

Board of Directors 1997 - 2011

Seminole County Bar Association

Board of Directors 2005 - 2007

Barry University Law School

Board of Advisers 1998 - 2007

National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.

Board of Trustees 1997 - 2003

Orange County Bar Association

Chair of Medical-Legal Committee 1996 - 1998

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Representation of Health Professionals in License Complaint Investigations
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Representation of Health Professionals in License Complaint Investigations
The Health Law Office: Medicaid Audit Defense
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The Health Law Office: Medicaid Audit Defense
Should I voluntarily relinquish my professional license because I am being investigated?
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Should I voluntarily relinquish my professional license because I am being investigated?
I received in the mail a letter from the Florida Department of Health with a \"Nondisciplinary...
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I received in the mail a letter from the Florida Department of Health with a \"Nondisciplinary...