Mark F. Penaskovic

Background

About Mark F. Penaskovic

Results-oriented attorney, advisor, legal counsel, litigator, healthcare and regulatory compliance, and risk management professional, who has consistently met the needs of clients for 15+ years. Problem-solver with substantive experience in a broad spectrum of matters including litigation, contracts, healthcare, corporate, business, insurance and risk management matters. Career characterized by success-in terms of results in business matters, contracts, healthcare compliance and litigation. Sound legal judgment and excellent communication skills as well developing client relationships. Value-added business contributor with high levels of insight, energy, initiative and leadership. Areas of practice include: civil litigation, trucking litigation, product liability, commercial contracts, leases, dealing with federal/state regulatory agencies (OSHA, CMS, EEOC), healthcare agreements, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, STARK, Anti-kickback, privacy laws, etc.) matters, business formation, negotiation, risk management, drafting legal documents and researching complex statutes/regulations. Accomplishments: • Successfully litigate jury and bench trials • Reduced company’s commercial insurance premium by 35% using indemnity/hold-harmless agreements, contracts, and other risk control tools • Uncover employee fraud and theft for healthcare provider • Design and develop effective Social Media use Policies for companies • Prepare and revise Employee Handbooks for businesses • Obtain favorable settlements and resolutions of regulatory violations • Draft contracts, leases, etc. • Proactively address regulatory compliance issues • Reduce corporation’s overall insurance/legal costs by 35% • Collaborate with team members to exceed goals. General Skills: • Analytical Thinking • Management • Written & Verbal Communication • Legal Research • Legal Writing • Problem-solving • Business Acumen • Strong Work Ethic • Attention to Detail • Excel • Leadership • Public Speaking • Microsoft Word • Business Acumen • Negotiation • Multi-tasking • Team Player Education/Law Clerk-Internships: • J.D-University of Alabama School of Law (nationally ranked, top-tier law school) • Law Clerk for in-house counsel (DCH Hospital) • Auburn University & University of Montevallo (B.A-graduated Summa cum laude) • Intern-Senator Shelby, Congressman Browder (in D.C.), SGA President