About Reza
Dr. Reza Ghafoorian is the founder and principal attorney at G2Z Law Group, PLLC, which specializes in health care law and patent law. Established in 2012, the firm is located at 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. Dr. Ghafoorian has been practicing law since 2005 in Florida and since 2006 in the District of Columbia. His extensive educational background includes a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, earned in 2004, and a Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University, completed in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same institution, obtained in 1996.
With over 15 years of experience in health care law, Dr. Ghafoorian advises clients on a variety of regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, and HITECH. His expertise extends to representing clients in obtaining state Certificates of Need, navigating peer-review proceedings related to medical staff privileges, and handling health care professional disciplinary hearings. This comprehensive knowledge allows him to guide health care professionals and businesses through the details of legal compliance. In the realm of patent law, Dr. Ghafoorian has accumulated more than 14 years of experience. He spent over seven years as an Examiner at the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office, focusing on biotechnology arts. As a patent attorney, he drafts and prosecutes both domestic and international patent applications in various fields, including biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, bioinformatics, and software. This dual expertise in both health care and patent law positions him uniquely to serve clients in industries where these fields intersect. Dr. Ghafoorian is actively involved in professional organizations. He is a member of the American Health Law Association and serves as Vice President of the Society of Iranian American Healthcare Professionals. Furthermore, he is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office. In 2022, he expanded his practice by being admitted to the Virginia State Bar, further enhancing his ability to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions. Fluent in both English and Persian, Dr. Ghafoorian effectively communicates with clients. His unique combination of medical and legal expertise allows him to address complex health care legal issues with a knowledge of both fields. Clients can reach him at (202) 656-8387 or via email at rghafoorian@g2zlaw.com, ensuring that they receive the informed legal counsel they need in today's challenging health care environment.
