Business Details
43 Years
experience
Healthcare & Education Law Experts in Washington DC
Founded in 1983, our firm established itself as a specialized healthcare law practice with a national focus, prioritizing problem-solving over litigation. Over decades, we expanded to include education law, tribal government representation, nonprofit advocacy, and public policy, maintaining a client-centric approach. Our attorneys combine deep regulatory expertise with practical solutions, informed by decades of collective experience in federal agencies, Congress, and private practice.We emphasize proactive compliance monitoring, legislative engagement, and tailored strategies to address complex legal challenges across healthcare, education, and tribal sovereignty. Recognized nationally for excellence, our team delivers authoritative counsel grounded in 40+ years of navigating evolving regulatory frameworks.
Services
Healthcare Law
Education Law
Tribal Government Representation
Nonprofit Advocacy
Government Relations
Regulatory Compliance
Policy Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience in healthcare and education law.
- Our team includes former federal agency officials and congressional advisors.
- We prioritize problem-solving over litigation for practical solutions.
- Recognized in Best Law Firms rankings for 15 consecutive years.
- Specialize in navigating complex regulatory frameworks for compliance.
What people say
Recognized experts
Proven track record
National practice
Regulatory specialists
Services
Healthcare Law
Our healthcare law practice addresses regulatory compliance, fraud investigations, and policy advocacy. We represent hospitals, providers, and pharmaceutical companies in navigating federal regulations like HIPAA and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. With attorneys who have served in CMS and HHS, we combine government insight with private practice expertise to resolve complex legal challenges.
Education Law
We specialize in federal student aid compliance, accreditation defense, and institutional transactions for educational entities. Our services cover Title IV eligibility, program reviews, and mergers for colleges, universities, and vocational schools. The team includes former Department of Education advisors who understand evolving regulatory requirements for both nonprofit and for-profit institutions.
Tribal Government Representation
Our tribal law practice provides legal counsel on sovereignty issues, federal policy, and government relations. We assist tribal governments with regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy, and administrative litigation. The team includes specialists in tribal-federal relations who have worked on Capitol Hill and federal agencies affecting Native American communities.
Nonprofit Advocacy
We guide nonprofit organizations through regulatory compliance, governance, and policy challenges. Services include IRS compliance, grant management, and legislative advocacy for 501(c)(3) organizations. Our attorneys have represented national nonprofits in tax-exempt status maintenance and federal funding matters.
Government Relations
Our government relations team focuses on healthcare and education policy advocacy at federal and state levels. We represent clients before Congress, the Executive Office, and regulatory agencies to shape legislation affecting healthcare access, education funding, and tribal rights through strategic policy development and coalition building.
People
Julie Allen
Principal, Non-Attorney
Healthcare policy expert with 20+ years advising national clients on regulatory compliance and federal advocacy strategies.
Margaret Peggy Tighe
Principal
Recognized lobbyist with expertise in healthcare and education policy, named to The Hill's Top Lobbyists List for 15+ years.
Michael Barnett
Director of Government Relations
Former congressional advisor specializing in tribal policy and healthcare legislation with extensive Capitol Hill connections.
Questions
What areas of law does Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville specialize in?
We focus on healthcare law, education law, tribal government representation, nonprofit advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
How does the firm handle complex regulatory challenges?
Our attorneys combine federal agency experience with proactive compliance strategies to navigate evolving legal frameworks.
What makes your education law practice unique?
We specialize in federal student aid compliance, accreditation, and institutional transactions for all education sectors.
Do you represent clients outside the United States?
While based in Washington DC, we serve educational institutions and tribal governments across the U.S. and internationally.
