Question 1

What does a dental practice attorney do?

Accepted Answer

A dental practice attorney handles the legal side of buying or selling a dental office. This includes reviewing the purchase agreement, advising on goodwill and asset valuation, managing patient record and HIPAA transfer requirements, coordinating payor credentialing, and addressing state dental board licensing requirements. At Acquisition Stars, Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky leads every dental practice transaction.

Question 2

How is buying a dental practice different from buying a regular business?

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Dental practice acquisitions involve several layers that standard business purchases do not. Goodwill tied to patient relationships is often the largest asset and the hardest to protect in a purchase agreement. Payor contracts rarely transfer automatically. State dental board approval may be required. And the seller's transition period directly affects how much of that goodwill actually transfers to the buyer. Each of these requires specific legal structuring.

Question 3

What non-compete provisions should a dental practice purchase agreement include?

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Non-compete provisions in dental practice acquisitions should address geographic radius, duration, and which specific services are restricted. The seller's agreement to continue practicing during a transition period and the non-solicitation of patients and staff are equally important. Enforceability varies by state. We draft non-compete provisions that hold up and actually protect the goodwill you paid for.

Question 4

How do payor contracts transfer in a dental practice acquisition?

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Most dental insurance contracts do not transfer automatically. The buyer typically must apply for credentialing with each payor independently, which can take 60 to 120 days and creates a gap in reimbursement if not planned for. We build the credentialing timeline into the closing plan so you are not losing revenue in the months after you take over.

Question 5

Should I buy a dental practice as an asset purchase or a stock purchase?

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Most dental practice acquisitions use an asset purchase structure, which lets the buyer select specific assets and avoid inheriting unknown liabilities. Stock purchases are less common and carry more risk because the buyer steps into the existing entity with all of its history. The right structure depends on tax considerations, lender requirements, and the specific deal. We analyze your situation and recommend the structure that best serves your interests.

Question 6

What does Acquisition Stars handle for dental practice acquisition law matters?

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Acquisition Stars represents buyers and sellers across the full deal lifecycle: preliminary structuring, letter of intent, due diligence, definitive agreement negotiation, and closing mechanics. The firm handles purchase agreement drafting and negotiation for dental practice acquisitions, goodwill and tangible asset valuation review and structuring, patient list, records transfer, and hipaa compliance coordination, among other transaction work. Alex Lubyansky leads every engagement.

Question 7

Who does Acquisition Stars typically represent in dental practice acquisition law engagements?

Accepted Answer

The firm represents dentists buying an established practice from a retiring owner, associate dentists buying into or acquiring the practice where they work, dental practice owners selling to a dso or individual buyer, along with other parties involved in mid-market and lower-middle-market transactions. Engagements range from single-buyer acquisitions to multi-party recapitalizations.

Question 8

Does the firm represent clients outside Michigan?

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Yes. While the firm office is in Novi, Michigan, Alex Lubyansky represents clients nationwide on M&A and securities transactions. Most engagements involve out-of-state buyers, sellers, or target companies. The firm regularly admits pro hac vice in other states when matters require it.

Question 9

Who will work on my deal?

Accepted Answer

Alex Lubyansky leads every engagement at Acquisition Stars. He sets the deal strategy, leads the negotiation, and runs closing, and every document is reviewed by him before it goes to the other side. An associate supports the work, including first drafts and diligence review. You will know who is doing what at each stage of the transaction.

Question 10

How does the firm price dental practice acquisition law engagements?

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Pricing varies with deal size, complexity, and timeline, so Acquisition Stars does not publish a fee schedule. After a brief initial conversation about the deal specifics, the firm provides a written engagement scope, typically as a bundled engagement or with a not-to-exceed budget, so clients can plan the matter with confidence.

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Questions to Ask Any M&A Attorney Before Hiring

1. "Who will actually handle my transaction?"

2. "How many M&A transactions has the lead attorney closed in the past 12 months?"

3. "What is your experience with my deal size and industry?"

4. "Will you coordinate with my CPA, financial advisor, and broker?"

5. "How do you handle post-closing disputes?"

6. "What is your fee structure, and what drives cost?"