Employment Contract Evaluation and Negotiation for Physicians

Physician Contract Lawyer

Take control of your medical career with a clear, fair contract that secures your financial future and fits your lifestyle. At Michael Johnson Legal, an experienced physician contract lawyer helps you navigate complex agreements so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

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Are You Facing These Common Physician Contract Challenges?

You’ve dedicated years to medicine, but negotiating employment agreements probably wasn’t part of your training. Now you might be:

  • Unsure about the terms and the leverage you truly have
  • Worried about being confined by noncompete or restrictive clauses
  • Unclear about exit strategies and future mobility
  • Pressed for time to find trusted legal support

Let Michael Johnson Legal help you address these challenges before they impact your career trajectory.

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Take control of your medical career with a clear, fair contract that secures your financial future and fits your lifestyle. At Michael Johnson Legal, an experienced physician contract lawyer helps you navigate complex agreements so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

Email: contact@michaeljohnsonlegal.com

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  • Our consultations are scheduled based on availability and handled by experienced physician contract lawyers who have been extensively trained by Michael Johnson. While requests for a specific lawyer can be noted, they are not always possible.

“Jake walked me through the process and…allowed me to fully understand my contract and the risks on entry and exit.”

– Dr. J.R.

Services

Nationwide Physician Contract Services

Whether you’re a resident signing your first job offer, an attending physician exploring new opportunities, or in need of a contract renewal, we tailor our services for every stage of your medical journey.

Contract Evaluation

For Residents and Fellows

Start strong by understanding and negotiating a contract that aligns with your professional and financial goals. We help you see the big picture and protect your interests from day one.

Contract Evaluation

For Attending Physicians

Confidently approach a new employer, renegotiate your current contract, or evaluate partnership opportunities with thorough legal insight and strategic negotiation support.

Compensation Consultation

For All Physicians

Benefit from compensation consultations and market value benchmarking. Let us help you secure performance incentives, fair base salaries, sign-on bonuses, and work-life balance provisions.

You deserve to understand your potential as a physician.

About Michael Johnson Legal

At Michael Johnson Legal, we believe physicians deserve contracts that are as strong and thoughtful as the care they provide.

No matter your location or specialty, you’ll have an advocate in your corner who listens and negotiates with your best interests at heart.

Our signature approach

Tailored legal support for your personal goals

Flat fee packages to
mitigate cost

Unlimited assistance until you sign or walk away

"Ed was able to tailor his work such that everything that was important to me was negotiated."



My experience with Michael Johnson Legal was seamless. I called several lawyers prior to working with MJ Legal, however, I always felt lost at the end of our conversations and didn’t feel like efforts were made to explain things. Starting with my initial consultation with Ed Theobald, he made such a strong effort to learn about me, my job possibilities, and what was important to me and my family in signing our contract. Once he had all that information, he was able to tailor his work with me and our contract negotiations such that everything that was important to me was negotiated. Further, he made negotiations with my employer a very smooth and collaborative process, rather than a tense and antagonistic one. I could not be happier with how the process went, and I will certainly be recommending MJ legal to any physician entering contract negotiations. Thank you!

Anonymous

"Spot on about expectations and possibilities and overall great results."


Great communication throughout the process, spot on about expectations and possibilities and overall great results, in a timely manner.

Dr. G. E.

"Jacob was tremendous with helping to navigate the contract review process."


Jacob was tremendous with helping to navigate the contract review process. He was thorough, simplified legal terminology and was prompt with responses. Would highly recommend to any physician considering a contract review!

Anonymous

"Truly made a complex and intimidating process feel like a breeze; I always knew I had an advocate on my side who knew *exactly* what I wanted out of my contract."

Truly made a complex and intimidating process feel like a breeze; I always knew I had an advocate on my side who knew *exactly* what I wanted out of my contract. Quick and easy reviews of the contract language sent my way, which was a huge help when I was negotiating while on night shifts – they dug through all the legal language to ensure I remained protected before signing. Would recommend them to new grads and established physicians who are negotiating a change. The landscape of physician contracts is an ever-evolving field, and this group is on the forefront. Money very well spent (and there’s a payment plan option for us new grads!)

Anonymous

"They helped us feel significantly more confident... and gave us peace of mind."


Jacob and Michael were very thorough and clear in making sure my husband and I understood the terms of the contracts we were considering. They helped us feel significantly more confident that the offers were competitive, and gave us peace of mind in signing the contracts.

Anonymous

"...it felt like I was working with a good friend rather than some random lawyer."


I am an outpatient pediatrician who has practicing for ten years, and this was the first time I’ve used physician contract lawyer. I worked with Jake and it was fantastic experience.  Honestly, after our first meeting it felt like I was working with a good friend rather than some random lawyer. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the legal aspects of physician contracts while still being easily approachable and down to earth. It felt good knowing he was in my corner while navigating the contract negotiation process.  His guidance allowed me to negotiate $20k more on my salary along with numerous considerations (more time off, noncompete radius reduction, administrative time, etc.). The communication was great, and I appreciated the structured approach and fee schedule MJL uses.  I am happy to recommend Jake and MJL to any physician out there looking to advocate for themselves and ensure they sign the best possible version of their contract opportunity and avoid any potentially toxic employer.

Dr. A. H.

"Ed was able to tailor his work such that everything that was important to me was negotiated."


My experience with Michael Johnson Legal was seamless. I called several lawyers prior to working with MJ Legal, however, I always felt lost at the end of our conversations and didn’t feel like efforts were made to explain things. Starting with my initial consultation with Ed Theobald, he made such a strong effort to learn about me, my job possibilities, and what was important to me and my family in signing our contract. Once he had all that information, he was able to tailor his work with me and our contract negotiations such that everything that was important to me was negotiated. Further, he made negotiations with my employer a very smooth and collaborative process, rather than a tense and antagonistic one. I could not be happier with how the process went, and I will certainly be recommending MJ legal to any physician entering contract negotiations. Thank you!

Anonymous

"Never felt like I was just another client to them."

Very easy to work with. I could tell that I was heard as it reflected in Michael and Ed’s negotiations. Never felt like I was just another client to them. Will be using this firm again, and recommending them to colleagues. 

Anonymous

"...provided advice and options for negotiation tactics as well as insights from hundreds of different physician contracts."

 

Michael was professional and comprehensive. He explained things clearly and made me feel empowered to understand my contract and provided advice and options for negotiation tactics as well as insights from hundreds of different physician contracts.

Dr. M. P.

"I would highly recommend their services."

Everything was great.  My contract took forward to receive, but that had nothing to do with Michael and Elizabeth, just my future employer.  I would highly recommend their services.

Dr. E. M.

"Before I'd even signed my first contract, I had already recommended them to my colleagues."


Elizabeth and Michael were wonderful to work with. They always provided prompt email replies, were great listeners asking thoughtful follow-up questions, and were physician advocates from start to finish. Before I’d even signed my first contract, I had already recommended them to my colleagues. Thank you for giving me peace of mind and having my back throughout this stressful process of navigating my first attending contract!

Anonymous

"Money well spent! Ed was great..."


Money well spent! Ed was great and always available to speak via zoom. He explained all the unfamiliar terminology in my contract and was very patient. As a new grad, I feel confident in my understanding of my first contract.

Anonymous

"Easily accessible, very knowledgeable, quick turnaround times..."


Easily accessible, very knowledgeable, quick turnaround times after meetings on documents, would highly recommend.

Anonymous

"From start to finish, Michael provided expert legal guidance that helped me feel confident and empowered as I navigated a major career transition."

 

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Johnson during my physician contract process, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, Michael provided expert legal guidance that helped me feel confident and empowered as I navigated a major career transition.

What stood out most was how thoughtful and personable he was throughout the entire experience. He took the time to understand my unique professional goals and tailored his advice accordingly, ensuring that every aspect of the contract aligned with my long-term vision. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, he made me feel that my future and career were truly being prioritized.

I also deeply appreciate his dedication not only to helping physicians but to educating them. His emphasis on empowering clients through knowledge gave me a strong sense of reassurance that we were making the best decisions for my future.

Working with Michael Johnson was an invaluable experience, and I’m grateful for his expertise, care, and commitment to supporting physicians like myself.

 

Dr. E.C.

"...he always had my business interests at the forefront."

During the initial months of COVID-19 shutdowns, my commercial tenant stopped paying. Michael’s legal and business expertise helped guide me through a challenging and shifting legal landscape. I felt he always had my business interests at the forefront. He helped me through demand letters and strategic communications to renegotiate the commercial lease and avoid costly default and eviction proceedings.

M.T. – Commercial Landlord

"Jake... give[s] enough time to explain and educate the client."


Jake was great. Very informative, give enough time to explain and educate the client. Fast responder to emails and questions. It was a pleasure to work with him

Anonymous

"My husband and I... feel confident starting our new jobs knowing our contracts are sturdy and fair."


Working with Michael and his team was a great decision for me and my husband. They were efficient, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. We feel confident starting our new jobs knowing our contracts are sturdy and fair. I will definitely use them again in the future if needed!

Anonymous

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Secure Your Future with Nationwide Physician Contract Lawyers

Don’t let uncertainty or overlooked contract language hold you back. Work with Michael Johnson Legal and gain an advocate who empowers you to practice medicine on your terms—with a clear, fair, and protective agreement.

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