A criminal allegation for medical liability can undermine years of professional practice, erode confidence in the operating room, and place a physician’s professional license at risk. Behind an accusation of medical error there are often unpredictable complications, clinical decisions made under urgent conditions, or controversial interpretations of scientific and medical protocols. Facing such proceedings requires a defense capable of combining legal expertise with direct medical knowledge. For this reason, we are not only criminal defense lawyers: we have a dual background in law and in medicine and surgery, as well as full licensure to practice as medical doctors. We are familiar with both courtrooms and operating theaters: we understand the weight of clinical decision-making and are able to translate scientific evidence into solid, methodologically rigorous defense arguments. We work closely with forensic physicians, pathologists, and highly experienced medical specialists to build interdisciplinary defenses grounded in sound methodology. We assist physicians, surgeons, dentists, nurses, and healthcare institutions, providing both courtroom defense and ongoing out-of-court legal advice. We too have taken the Hippocratic Oath: for us, defending a physician with competence means protecting not only the doctor, but also the patient, medical science, and trust in the healthcare system.
Legal assistance for surgeons and healthcare professionals
We provide legal assistance and criminal defense to surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, including healthcare facility administrators, medical directors, and other individuals in positions of legal responsibility, as well as pharmaceutical companies and entities charged under Legislative Decree 231/2001. Our expertise covers medical liability (medical error or medical malpractice), criminal offenses committed in the exercise of healthcare activities, pharmaceutical crimes, and regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector.
Ongoing legal assistance
Criminal proceedings involving healthcare professionals can generate significant stress and encourage defensive medicine, with adverse effects on the quality of clinical practice. Our legal assistance is designed to provide consistent and targeted support, minimizing the impact of the proceedings on professional life. We stand by your side at every stage, with the goal of enabling you to continue your professional activity with confidence and peace of mind.
Collaboration with specialists and research institutions
Over the years, we have built a network of collaboration with forensic physicians, pathologists, toxicologists, and other highly experienced healthcare specialists. This professional network allows us to deliver a technically sound defense across all areas of medicine and surgery. Thanks to our direct medical training, we communicate effectively with expert witnesses and technical consultants, assembling for each case the multidisciplinary team best suited to its specific characteristics.
Specific areas of practice
Medical liability and professional negligence (medical malpractice)
- Negligent homicide or bodily injury in the healthcare setting due to negligence, imprudence, or lack of skill (medical error)
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical errors
- Inadequate or defective informed consent
- Hospital-acquired infections and post-operative complications
Offenses committed in the exercise of healthcare activities
- Forgery of public or private documents, false certifications or records (medical charts, reports)
- Abuse of office, refusal to perform official duties
- Privacy violations and unlawful processing of health data (healthcare GDPR)
- Failure to render assistance, interruption of public service
- Intentional bodily injury, unlawful coercion, defamation, unauthorized practice of medicine, abuse of authority
- Extortion, criminal conspiracy, corruption
- Doping-related offenses, etc.
Pharmaceutical criminal law and controlled substances
- Adulteration and counterfeiting of medicinal products
- Trade in adulterated or counterfeit food substances
- Distribution or administration of defective or expired medications
- Dangerous administration of medicines, possession of expired drugs, unlawful inducements (comparaggio), drug counterfeiting, distribution of hazardous medicinal products
- Injuries and damages caused by pharmaceutical products
Privacy and data protection in the healthcare sector
- Unlawful processing of health-related personal data
- Unlawful communication or disclosure of personal data
- Fraudulent acquisition of personal data
- False statements to the Data Protection Authority
- Failure to comply with orders issued by the Data Protection Authority
Administrative liability of healthcare entities (Legislative Decree 231/2001)
- Analysis and revision of organizational, management, and control models
- Internal auditing and healthcare compliance
- Court defense of entities charged under Legislative Decree 231/2001
- Assistance and coordination with supervisory bodies (ODV)
- Liability of directors and administrators of healthcare institutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I continue my professional practice during the investigation?
In most cases, yes. Precautionary measures are exceptional and are applied only in situations of particular seriousness. Our defense strategy is always aimed at protecting the continuity of your professional activity and your reputation.
What impact can the proceedings have on my professional license?
Each case is assessed on its specific facts. Our defense strategy is always directed toward preserving the client’s professional license and reputation.
How is confidentiality ensured?
All communications are handled in strict compliance with attorney–client privilege and through secure channels. Meetings and documentation follow the highest standards of confidentiality.
Do you work with technical consultants of my choice?
Certainly. Our internal medical expertise allows us to coordinate effectively with trusted technical consultants, ensuring accurate and fully integrated work.
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