Celesq® Presenters

Eric Boughman heads the firm's healthcare practice, bringing a wealth of expertise to complex legal challenges faced by businesses and professionals in the healthcare sector. Eric is also skilled in dispute resolution across a broad range of industries. As a Circuit Court Certified Mediator, Eric helps resolve intricate disputes with a balanced approach that emphasizes both technical proficiency and strategic, interest-based negotiation. Eric maintains an active mediation practice with an average of 4 to 6 mediations per month, generally focusing on resolving complex legal issues. 

Eric began his career as a commercial litigator, representing a diverse range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to local business owners, physician group practices, and tech startups. His extensive litigation experience includes cases involving contract breaches, corporate disputes, third-party payer audits and disputes, real estate transactions, business divorces, business torts, intellectual property issues, fiduciary claims, professional licensing, and asset protection and preservation. 

With a significant portion of his practice dedicated to the healthcare and technology industries, Eric recognized the need for specialized legal services tailored to these rapidly evolving fields. He earned a post-graduate Certificate in Health Law and subsequently expanded his practice to provide a comprehensive suite of services, including regulatory compliance, transactional support, and general counsel for healthcare and technology companies. Beyond healthcare, Eric has gained the trust of other professional advisors, including accountants, lawyers, and judges, who rely on his expertise to navigate complex legal landscapes. He represents their businesses, with a strong focus on business management and corporate governance issues. 

Recognizing the ever-present risk of litigation, Eric's practice focuses on advising clients and their counsel nationwide on asset protection to safeguard their interests. He frequently educates legal professionals on asset protection techniques. 

A prolific writer and speaker, Eric has contributed to multiple esteemed publications, including American Bar Association journals, The Florida Bar Journal, Forbes, Daily Business Review, Accounting Today, Kiplinger, Financial Advisor Magazine, Law360, and CEO World. He co-authored The Law of Artificial Intelligence (ABA, 2019) and is working on a second book focused on advising healthcare professionals. 

Eric's legal acumen is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV–Preeminent rating and by Best Lawyers in America. He has also received accolades in Orlando Magazine and Orlando Family Magazine.