For many physicians, signing an employment agreement marks a major milestone, but it can also be a source of stress and uncertainty. Employment contracts often include complicated provisions on compensation, workload, restrictions, and exit terms. That is where expert help can pay off.
Michael Johnson Legal LLC specializes in reviewing and negotiating physician contracts to protect your interests and give you a clear path forward.
With years of experience focused exclusively on physician employment agreements, this firm has helped hundreds of doctors navigate offers, renegotiations, and contract renewals. Their track record shows that a well-negotiated contract can mean better pay, a fairer workload, and long-term career stability.
What Michael Johnson Legal Does for Physicians
1. Thorough Contract Review and Risk Identification
Physician contracts often contain fine print, with ambiguous language around compensation, call duties, termination conditions, non-compete clauses, and liability protections. Michael Johnson Legal reviews each contract detail carefully to identify hidden risks. They help ensure that terms like base salary, productivity bonuses, on-call duties, and termination provisions are clearly defined and fair.
This thorough review helps physicians avoid surprises, such as bonus structures tied to vague metrics, unclear workloads, or restrictive clauses that could limit future opportunities.
2. Tailored Negotiation Based on Individual Goals
Every physician has different priorities. Some value a high base salary, others want flexible hours or strong malpractice protections, while others are focused on family needs or long-term mobility. Michael Johnson Legal works to tailor the agreement to each physician’s goals. They negotiate compensation, benefits, call schedules, non-compete clauses, malpractice coverage including tail coverage if needed, and more.
By aligning contract terms with personal and professional priorities, physicians can build a better foundation for long-term satisfaction and stability.
3. Transparent Advice and Market Insights
The firm helps doctors understand not just the legal terms but also how those terms compare to market standards. They provide insight into fair base salaries, realistic productivity bonuses, and competitive benefit packages for different specialties and geographic regions.
This transparency empowers physicians to make informed decisions rather than accept offers that look good on paper but do not match actual workload or market norms.
4. Support Through All Career Stages
Whether you are a resident reviewing your first attending offer, a seasoned doctor evaluating a renewal or new job offer, or transitioning to partnership or locum-tenens work, Michael Johnson Legal offers support at every stage. Their services include contract evaluation, renegotiation, consultation on compensation, and guidance on exit strategies.
Especially for physicians in specialized fields or practices backed by private equity, their deep familiarity with complex agreements, including profit-sharing, equity stakes, or research contracts, is valuable.
5. Personalized, Client-Centered Service
Unlike high-volume, generic contract review services, Michael Johnson Legal emphasizes personalized attention. Their attorneys take time to understand your professional goals, lifestyle needs, and long-term plans. Feedback from clients often highlights clear communication, tailored negotiation strategies, and responsiveness.
This individualized approach helps ensure that your contract works for you, not just for the employer.
When This Kind of Help Matters Most
- When you receive your first attending physician offer and want to start with strong, clear terms.
- If you are changing employers, specialties, or practice settings, where contract terms may vary widely.
- When contracts involve non-standard compensation models, such as RVUs, productivity bonuses, profit-sharing, equity, or locum tenens.
- If your contract includes restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses, or complex exit terms.
- When you want to balance personal life with professional commitments, including clear expectations around call duties, on-call frequency, and administrative workload.
Key Takeaways
- Physician contracts are complex and often contain hidden risks. A thorough review is essential.
- A tailored contract aligned with your goals can improve compensation, work-life balance, and long-term career flexibility.
- Market-informed advice helps you avoid offers that look good but underdeliver.
- Contract needs evolve. Whether you are a new physician or changing roles, legal help ensures protection across stages.
- Personalized, client-centered legal support makes a big difference compared to one-size-fits-all services.
