Kelli R. Novak

While in law school at The University of Toledo College of Law, Kelli was a summer associate with Cleveland Clinic’s Law Department and a legal extern for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus. Through these invaluable experiences, she developed a clear understanding of client expectations and applies this unique perspective to diverse issues faced by health care clients.

Since her admission to the Ohio bar in 2013, Kelli has litigated cases on behalf of institutions and providers, primarily including the defense of actions for medical malpractice, dental malpractice, nursing home negligence, and personal injury. She also has developed a niche practice defending hospitals and individual providers in cases involving alleged medical privacy violations. Kelli’s litigation experience spans across many Ohio state court jurisdictions and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings.

Kelli also counsels clients when they are faced with important business decisions, such as drafting and negotiating contractual terms and performing due diligence and risk assessments related to transactions. In these situations, Kelli offers significant insight into compliance issues unique to the health care setting.

In her practice, Kelli frequently helps clients navigate complex health care regulatory issues, including billing disputes with and audits by government and private payors, Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment suspensions and revocations, state licensure and certification requirements, fraud and abuse assessments, and HIPAA and HITECH concerns.

Born and raised in Michigan, Kelli is proud to now call northeast Ohio home. She lives in Avon Lake with her husband Brian, their two sons, and their family beagle. In her free time, Kelli enjoys cooking, following professional and college sports, and spending time with her family on Lake Erie.