Frequently Asked Questions

Questions physicians usually ask before they send over a contract.

Do you review contracts in all 50 states?

Yes. I review physician employment contracts for doctors in all 50 states. Wherever you practice, your review includes the same contract-risk analysis, the same written report, and the same negotiation-focused review.

Should I use a law firm or a contract review service that is not a law firm?

If you are paying for a review of a physician employment contract, it should be reviewed by a licensed attorney. A service that is not a law firm may be able to summarize terms or point out business issues, but it cannot give you legal advice. This is a legal document that can affect your compensation, non-compete, tail coverage, repayment obligations, and exit options for years. Whoever reviews it, make sure it is an actual law practice.

Who actually reviews my contract?

I do. The lawyer on this website is the lawyer reading your contract. Your agreement is not handed off to an anonymous team, a junior associate, or a non-attorney reviewer. I read every contract myself, start to finish, and I answer your follow-up questions after the report is delivered.

Why do you not sell insurance or financial planning like some services do?

Because the review is the product. It is not a way to get your information, start a financial-planning relationship, or sell you insurance. I review physician employment contracts. That is the entire business.

What happens to my payment if the review is not delivered?

Your payment is held in a lawyer trust account and is not earned until your report is delivered. If a conflicts check prevents the review, you are refunded in full.

What exactly do I receive?

You receive a written report in plain English. The report explains what the important clauses mean, how they affect you, which terms are one-sided or unusual, and what to push back on before you sign. It also includes written negotiation points you can take directly to your employer.

My recruiter says the contract is standard or non-negotiable. Is that true?

Usually, no. Standard is often how the conversation starts, not how it ends. Many employers will consider specific, reasonable changes when a physician asks clearly. The review tells you which issues are worth raising, which are not, and how to ask without sounding scattered or nit-picky.

Will my employer know I had this reviewed?

No. Your review is confidential. Your employer is not contacted or notified. The written negotiation points are yours to use however you want.

Do you negotiate with my employer for me?

The flat-fee review gives you a written report and written negotiation points for you to use. Direct negotiation with your employer on your behalf is a separate engagement. Most physicians find the written points are enough, but if you want direct representation in the negotiation itself, ask and I will quote it separately.

Why is there no consultation call?

Because the written report is more useful than a sales call. You can read it, keep it, use it during negotiation, and send follow-up questions by email for 7 days after delivery. No scheduling. No phone tag. No call required before you know the price.

Is this worth it if I already read my contract carefully?

Yes. The issue is rarely whether you read it. The issue is knowing what to look for. The clauses that cost physicians the most are often written to look ordinary. Reading carefully tells you what the contract says. A review tells you what it means, where it is one-sided, and what to do about it.

How fast will I get my review back?

Standard delivery is 3 business days after you sign, pay, and upload your contract. If you are on a deadline, rush delivery is 1 business day. Either way, you receive a written report you can keep and use during negotiation.