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Carol K. Lucas focuses her practice on healthcare law and general business law. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities, private placements, state and federal regulations, entity formation and corporate representation of both public and private companies in the healthcare industry. Over the last several years, Ms. Lucas has represented numerous clients in connection with issues and disputes related to payment for healthcare services. She is also an expert on the establishment and representation of Federally Qualified Health Centers and related issues such as governance requirements, issues raised by hospital sponsorship of FQHCs, application issues, and the impact of health care reform on these entities. She also specializes in the representation of ambulatory surgery centers, med spas, imaging centers, and other ancillary providers in a variety of medical specialties, and in the legal and business issues that confront independent practice associations and other physician organizations.
Ms. Lucas is Chair of the Firm’s Health Care Practice Group and former Co-Chair of the Corporate Practice Group. Ms. Lucas, is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell and is recognized by Chambers USA as a leader in the Health Care field and one of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. She was selected by Corporate Counsel as a 2012 Top Rated Lawyer in Health Care Law. Ms. Lucas was also recognized by Super Lawyer Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Women in Law” and a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2011 – 2024. In 2019, she was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a Nominee for the 2019 “Women’s Council” awards. Most recently, she was named one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence: Health Care” in 2023. Ms. Lucas was also nominated to the Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law, in 2023-2025
Ms. Lucas has given lectures at numerous seminars and conferences, including meetings sponsored by the State Bar of California, American Health Lawyers Association, and The Future of Health Care Delivery Conference.
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers in America
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Buchalter, is pleased to announce that 99 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers was founded […]
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Buchalter Recognized by Chambers & Partners 2024 USA Guide
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June 6, 2024 Buchalter is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in Their Field”: Commercial […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that several attorneys in the Firm’s Los Angeles & Orange County offices were named 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers. These […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America
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Buchalter is pleased to announce over 80 of the Firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best […]
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Buchalter Recognized by Chambers & Partners 2023 USA Guide
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June 1, 2023 Buchalter is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in Their Field”: California Commercial […]
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Carol Lucas, Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal Women of Influence: Health Care
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Buchalter is pleased to announce Shareholder Carol K. Lucas was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as “Women of Influence: Health Care.” The Los Angeles Business […]
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Carol K. Lucas and Andrew H. Selesnick, Recognized at the Los Angeles Business Journal Health Care Leadership Awards
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholders Carol K. Lucas and Andrew H. Selesnick were both nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2022 Health […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2023 “Best Lawyers in America”
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The firm is pleased to announce over 60 Buchalter lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers […]
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Buchalter Recognized by Chambers & Partners
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June 1, 2022 Buchalter is pleased to announce the following attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. Commercial Finance: Robert Davidson […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that fifteen attorneys in the Firm’s Los Angeles & Orange County offices were named 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers. These […]
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Buchalter Recognized by Chambers & Partners
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May 20, 2021 Buchalter is pleased to announce the following attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. Commercial Finance: Robert Davidson […]
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Shareholders Carol K. Lucas and Damaris L. Medina Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as Women of Influence: Health Care
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Buchalter is pleased to announce Shareholders Carol K. Lucas and Damaris L. Medina were recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as “Women of Influence: […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys in the Firm’s Los Angeles & Orange County offices were named 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers. These […]
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Kalley R. Aman and Carol K. Lucas Recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2020 Women’s Leadership Series and Awards
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Buchalter is proud to announce that Shareholders, Kalley R. Aman and Carol K. Lucas, have been honored as nominees in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s […]
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Buchalter Recognized By Chambers & Partners
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April 23, 2020 Buchalter is pleased to announce the following attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. Commercial Finance: Anthony Callobre, […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys in the Firm’s Los Angeles & Orange County offices were named 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers. These […]
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Carol K. Lucas, Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2019 Women’s Council Nominee
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Buchalter is proud to announce Shareholder, Carol K. Lucas, was honored as one of the “2019 Women’s Council” Nominees by the Los Angeles Business Journal. […]
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Buchalter Recognized By Chambers & Partners
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Buchalter is pleased to announce the following attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. The following attorneys have been recognized by […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Recognized by JD Supra’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that JD Supra 2019’s Readers’ Choice Awards recently acknowledged the following Buchalter attorneys for their visibility and thought leadership in […]
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Buchalter Attorneys Named 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Several attorneys in the firm’s Los Angeles & Orange County offices were named 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers. These attorneys have attained a high degree […]
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Carol K. Lucas, Los Angeles Business Journal Healthcare Leadership Award Finalist
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The Los Angeles Business Journal’s, “Health Care Leadership Forum & Awards” brings together LA’s most elite industry officials and highlights the accomplishments of individuals and […]
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Buchalter Recognized By Chambers & Partners
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Buchalter is pleased to announce the following attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. The following attorneys have been recognized by […]
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Congratulations to Our 2017 Los Angeles Business Journal Leaders in the Law Nominees
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Congratulations to both Jeffrey H. Kapor, Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Apparel & Consumer Product’s Industry Group, on his nomination as a Los Angeles […]
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Buchalter Recognized by Chambers and Partners
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that eight attorneys and two practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. The following attorneys have been recognized […]
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Buchalter Nemer Recognized by Chambers and Partners
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Buchalter Nemer is pleased to announce that nine attorneys and two practice areas have been recognized by Chambers and Partners. Based on strong recommendations from […]
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Aetna Wins $37M Judgment Against Calif. Provider, Opens New Salvo in Network Wars
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Commentary: Carol Lucas, Esq. Health Plan Week Aetna Inc. won a victory in a California state court last month against an out-of-network medical provider that […]
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Buchalter Nemer Attorneys Named 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter Nemer is pleased to announce that 15 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected as 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers. These attorneys have attained […]
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Buchalter Nemer Ranked By Chambers & Partners
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Buchalter Nemer is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in Their Field”: Banking & Finance: […]
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Buchalter Nemer Attorneys Named 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers
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Buchalter Nemer is pleased to announce that 13 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected as 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers. These attorneys have attained […]
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Investing in Outpatient Surgery Centers
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Commentary: Carol Lucas, Esq. HealthCare Finance, October 31, 2014 Surgery centers can be highly profitable businesses if they attract top physicians, deliver quality care and […]
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Buchalter Nemer Attorneys Featured in Los Angeles Magazine
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A special edition of Los Angeles Magazine recognizing Southern California’s top women attorneys, featured six Buchalter Nemer lawyers: Top 50 Women/Super Lawyers: attorneys who have […]
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Buchalter Ranked By Chambers & Partners
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Buchalter is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in Their Field”: Banking & Finance: Anthony […]
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Health Insurers, Providers Combine Amid Raft of Deals
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Daily Journal, February 5, 2014 Commentary: Carol Lucas, Esq.
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Presentation
Terese A. Mosher Beluris and Carol K. Lucas, Presenters at the 21st Annual Healthcare Law Compliance Symposium
October 30th, 2024
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Publication
California Healthcare Transactions Will Soon Hit a Speed Bump
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September 26th, 2023
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Traps For The Unwary Telehealth Provider
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September 22nd, 2022
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Corporate Practice of Medicine on Steroids
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May 11th, 2021
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Buchalter Client Alert COVID-19: Hastening Telehealth Provision of Medical Services Across State Lines
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April 30th, 2020
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DYNAMEX UPDATE: Are There Still Independent Contractors in California?
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October 23rd, 2018
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Healthcare Client Alert: California Supreme Court’s Dynamex Decision Alters Independent Contractor Landscape
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June 26th, 2018
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Are You Ready for AB 72?
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June 21st, 2017
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California Clamps Down On Surprise Out-Of-Network Bills
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September 29th, 2016
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Presentation
Carol Lucas, Presenter of Strafford Webinar
August 11th, 2016
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Aetna vs. BASM: Pigs Get Fat and Hogs Get Slaughtered
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April 18th, 2016
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Carol Lucas, Speaker at the Connect.Communicate.Care Conference
March 2nd, 2016
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New ASC Requirements Coming in 2016
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December 18th, 2015
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The Unexpected Laws that May Affect Your Telehealth Business
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September 15th, 2015
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Carol Lucas, Speaker at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
September 11th, 2015
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Carol Lucas, Speaker at the CAPG Annual Healthcare Conference
June 13th, 2015
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Carol Lucas, Speaker at the American Health Lawyers Association
October 1st, 2014
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Publication
Children’s Hospital v. Blue Cross: The End of Contracting or Just the End of Gouging?
August 12th, 2014
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Publication
AB 1000 and Corporate Practice in California: More than Meets the Eye—or Less?
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July 18th, 2014
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Carol Lucas to Speak at the California Ambulatory Surgery Association’s Annual Conference
September 12th, 2013
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Carol Lucas is speaking at Hospitals and Health Systems Law Institute
February 25th, 2010
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Carol Lucas and David Kozak to address CA Fashion Association
September 22nd, 2010
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Carol Lucas speaking at Physicians and Physician Organizations Law Institute
February 10th, 2011
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Carol Lucas, Panelist at the Society for Vascular Surgery
June 6th, 2012
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Carol Lucas, Guest Speaker on KFWB’s Money 101
May 2nd, 2013
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Publication
California Authorizes Pharmacy Licenses for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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October 1st, 2012
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California Tightens Restrictions on Referrals of Workers’ Compensation Patients
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September 1st, 2012
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How the Affordable Care Act Impacts Employers
July 6th, 2012
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Publication
To Penalize or Not To Penalize: When Are Covenants Not To Compete Enforceable in California?
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September 26th, 2011
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Podcast
Buchalter Webcast: Understanding and Not Fearing Covid 19 As It Affects Your Life and Business
March 30th, 2020
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- Sale of a hospitalist and intensivist practice to a public hospital-based medicine provider
- Sale of an emergency medicine group to a public hospital-based medicine provider
- Acquisition of a multi-site anesthesia practice based in Southern California
- Sale of a majority interest in a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center to a national surgery center operator
- A closely held teleradiology company in its merger with a public teleradiology company.
- An IPA acquired by a large regional IPA.
- A number of non-profit community clinic operators applying for the Federal FQHC program.
- A laser surgery practice in its expansion through acquisition of additional practices.
- The California Association of Physician Groups in the formation of trade association, governance issues, and general health care matters.
- Numerous medical groups in corporate and compliance matters.
- An orthopedic group in the buyout of a hospital partner in a joint ambulatory surgery center.
- A major regional insurance brokerage in its sale to a significant financial institution.
- A national pharmacy benefits manager with respect to requirements of California Knox-Keene Act.
- A national medical laboratory company with California corporate practice of medicine issues.
- A national surgery center and surgical hospital developer in acquisition and syndication of facilities in California, Kansas, and Texas.
Ms. Lucas received her B.A. magna cum laude in History and Film Studies from the University of Rochester in 1979. She earned her J.D. cum laude in 1982 from New York University School of Law, where Ms. Lucas was a member of the Annual Survey of American Law and the Order of the Coif.
- U.S. District Court Southern for the District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of California
- State Bar Business Law Section
- Current Secretary, Section’s Insurance Law Committee
- Past Chair, Section’s Executive Committee
- Past Co-Chair, Section’s Corporations Committee and Health Law Committee
- Past Vice Chair, Section’s Opinions Committee