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Joseph DeFelice
Joseph DeFelice was admitted to practice in all state courts of Florida and serves as an Associate Attorney. Joseph joined Howell, Buchan & Strong as a law clerk in 2021, and advanced to an Associate Attorney in 2023. As the son of a medical doctor specializing in oncology and a registered nurse, Joseph has a passion for protecting professional and health care licenses. He handles cases of civil litigation, administrative law, and worker’s compensation and practices out of our Tallahassee location.
Joseph graduated from Florida State University College of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2023. He attended Florida State University for his undergraduate degree, receiving a bachelor’s in finance in 2020. Joseph was a member of the Florida State University Business Review and Business Law Society.
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New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida
Mar 12, 2025 | Joseph V. DeFeliceThe Florida Department of Health is responsible for licensing health care providers in Florida. Legislative changes can affect the laws relating to practicing your profession. Being unaware of these new....
The New Requirements and Effects of Florida’s “Live Healthy” Initiative on Medical Doctors and Foreign Medical Graduates
Dec 03, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceThe Florida Department of Health’s (DOH’s) Board of Medicine has always had the authority to grant a license by examination under conditions or restrictions to a physician who meets the....
Hanging a Shingle? Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a Solo Practice & AHCA License Exemptions
Nov 26, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceBecoming a licensed medical practice in Florida involves key steps to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards of care. Providers often must thoroughly review the licensing requirements outlined by....
Common Problems with Licensure Applications: Resumes and Curriculum Vitae
Nov 18, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceMost professionals prepare a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and they use it for various purposes. They may be used to apply for licenses, employment, education, professional associations, presentations and....
Defending Your Florida Professional Healthcare License: A Comprehensive Guide
Jun 26, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceEssential Strategies and Legal Guidance As a licensed health care professional in Florida, maintaining your license is not only essential for your livelihood but also for the trust and safety....
How to Respond to a Florida Department of Health Investigation?
Jun 08, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceKey Considerations for Healthcare Professionals A frequent question asked by health care professionals who are faced with an investigation by their professional board and the Florida Department of Health (DOH)....
What Information Are You Required in Your Entity’s BOI Report?
Mar 01, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceAs of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires reporting companies to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports with FinCEN, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crime Enforcement wing.....
Florida Office Surgery Inspections. Are you prepared?
Jan 15, 2024 | Joseph V. DeFeliceIn Florida, an office that performs surgery, also known as an office surgery facility, must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH). As part of the registration process, the....
Plastic Surgery in Office Surgery Facilities
Nov 27, 2023 | Joseph V. DeFeliceEvery day, patients undergo cosmetic and plastic surgery in Florida for a variety of reasons, from cosmetic enhancements to reconstructive plastic surgery. Procedures such as the Brazilian Butt Lift, liposuction,....
Personnel Required in an Office Surgery Facility
Nov 22, 2023 | Joseph V. DeFeliceOpening an office surgery facility in Florida can be a daunting experience for an owner or a health care practitioner. There are many laws and regulations that apply to the....
Office Surgery Registration | Do I Really Need to Register My Office Surgery Facility?
Nov 22, 2023 | Joseph V. DeFeliceThe definition of an office surgery facility that requires registration with the Department of Health, according to s. 458.328, Florida Statutes (FS), is: An office in which a physician performs....
Florida Office Surgery Inspection: What Happens When Your Facility Fails?
Nov 02, 2023 | Joseph V. DeFeliceWhat is an office surgery inspection? The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for regulating offices that perform surgery in the State of Florida as part of their Office....
