Dawn L. Richards

Dawn Richards has been practicing law since 2008 when she opened her own practice in Pottsville, PA and served the community by providing general law including: estates, real estate, tax, probate, collections, guardianships, family law and business law. She has practiced in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida for 16 years. In addition to her legal experience she has over 25 years experience in business and health care. She graduated with a BS in Accounting in 1991, a Masters in Business Administration in 1995 and a Juris Doctor in 2008.

Her business acumen includes: compliance programs, financial statements, policies and procedures, human resources, employment disputes, contracting, negotiations, business restructuring, and financial operations.

She spent six years with the Capozzi Adler firm in Camp Hill, PA practicing employment law, compliance and healthcare reimbursement appeals.

Her previous clients include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, acute care hospitals, charter schools, not-for profit organizations, small businesses, physician practices, pharmacies, hospices, and home health agencies.

She has worked with aging agencies to educate seniors on elder law and estate planning, has presented legal updates to healthcare organizations, trained employees and staff on compliance and human resources, and provided oversight to governmental agencies.

Temple University

J.D. | Law

2003 - 2008

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

M.S. | Management

1992 - 1995

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

B.S. | Accounting

1989 - 1991

Attorney

Dawn Richards Law

2017 - Current

Located in the Abacoa neighborhood of Jupiter Florida. Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Providing services in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law, Healthcare Contracting and Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporations and Corporate Governance.

CFO

Healthcare Finance

1991 - 2021

Served as financial executive to various healthcare organizations providing leadership and management to areas such as financial planning, budget, accounting, admissions, medical records, purchasing, information technology, contracting and plant operations. Completed budgets, performed month end close, made presentation to the Board, performed financial analysis, managed contracting, negotiated agreements including managed care payer agreements. Worked for HCA, Tenet, Lifepoint, IASIS, ERHospitals and the Health District of Palm Beach County.

Attorney

Capozzi Adler, P.C.

2009 - 2014

Provided services to healthcare clients including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, hospices and physician practices. Defended employers against claims of discrimination, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC. Represented employers in hearings and trials for unemployment, workers compensation and union grievances. Drafted contracts including provider services, ancillary services, non-competes. Developed and implemented Corporate Compliance Programs and investigated compliance complaints. Drafted employee handbooks and provided human resources training to HR managers and staff. Provided compliance training to managers staff and boards. Assisted in collective bargaining and union elections.

Owner

Law Offices of Dawn Richards

2008 - 2010

Provided services to Schuylkill county residents in various practice areas including family law, tax, real estate, estates, wills, probate, pharmaceutical billing, hospital fraud defense and guardianships.

Estate Planning for Seniors, Diakom Educational Session, Schuylkill Haven, PA

Diakom

Nursing Home Reimbursement, Capozzi Adler Semi-annual Nursing Home Conference, Harrisburg, PA

Capozzi Adler, P.C.

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional

HCCA

Client Choice Award

Avvo

2019

Georgia Bar Association

Member

2019 - Current

Florida Bar Association

Member

2017 - Current

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Committee Member

2009 - Current

Activities: Veterans Affairs Committee Health Law Committee

American Bar Association

2008 - Current

American Health Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Current

Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 1003516

Since 2017

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

ID Number: 113566

Since 2019

Pennsylvania

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

ID Number: 207668

Since 2008

3rd Circuit

Since 2012

D.C. Circuit

Since 2013

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Rates structure varies between FL, GA and PA based on state law. Various discount programs are offered to seniors, veterans and friends/family referrals.

Q. While on paid suspension from work,I did not get paid for the days I didn't work and was also fired without notice

January 8, 2020

A: Unfortunately, Georgia is an "at will" state which means that you can be terminated with or without notice, for cause or without cause. Unless you are covered by an employment agreement an employer may terminate your employment without notice, assuming that you have not been terminated for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or whistleblowing under certain statutes. As to the paid suspension, the answer would depend upon the employers policies and what was agreed upon prior to the suspension. It is very fact specific so it is not possible to give you a definitive response. If you feel you were unjustly terminated, I would suggest you consult a local attorney.

Q. Is a job allowed to deny an employee the ability to work from home when the employee is undergoing chemotherapy?

November 25, 2019

A: If your employer employs 15 or more employees they are required to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability. Depending upon the nature of the industry and the type of work you do, work from home may or may not be reasonable.

Q. I am an only child.Dad's estate is approx.$25,000.No other heirs.He died intestate.Can I file Small Estate affidavit?

November 23, 2019

A: You may file a Petition with the court to dispense with administration. The judge will determine if there are other heirs or creditors by advertising in the county of residence or where property is located.