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Common Matters
All-inclusive Legal Solutions
Like most small businesses, a dental practice touches many different areas of law—from contracts and real estate to employment and compliance. Finding a legal team experienced in all these fields can be challenging, and working with multiple attorneys often increases costs. That’s why the McGregor's Dental Law Group focuses exclusively on the dental industry, providing comprehensive legal services and specialized dental law expertise all under one roof. Representative matters include:
- Practice Acquisitions. The McGregor Firm guides dentists through every step of the acquisition or sale process. We coordinate with your full advisory team—including CPAs, consultants, and other attorneys—to ensure a seamless transition. Each transaction is structured for optimal tax efficiency and long-term success.
- Practice Formations. We help new dental practice owners evaluate the pros and cons of establishing a professional entity and guide you in choosing the structure that best aligns with your goals. Our team ensures you begin your practice under the most tax-appropriate and legally sound entity for long-term success.
- Real Estate. A well-structured lease is essential to the long-term success of a dental practice. We walk dentists through every aspect of their lease agreement and highlight the provisions most important to their operations. Our team manages the negotiation process professionally and respectfully to help maintain positive relationships between tenants and landlords. In addition, we assist practice owners with purchasing new land or existing buildings for future growth.
- Employment. Associate employment and independent contractor agreements. These agreements often contain provisions that can be confusing or overlooked by first-time or early-career dentists. We break down each term in clear, practical language so you understand exactly what you’re signing. When necessary, we help you work with your employer to revise problematic or restrictive provisions before they become issues.
- Partnerships. Drafting and structuring a dental partnership agreement is a detailed process that directly affects the long-term financial health of all partners. Our team helps partners build a clear, efficient organizational framework and understand the common pitfalls that often impact dental partnerships. We explain how to avoid these issues proactively so your partnership can operate smoothly and sustainably.
- Dental Management Support Organizations. We counsel dentists on how to utilize this rapidly growing model within the dental industry. Our team explains the various structures and business models available and helps you determine which approach best aligns with your goals, practice growth plans, and regulatory standards.
How we charge
McGregor & Oblad PLLC operates exclusively on a flat-fee basis, ensuring you know exactly what services you will receive—and what they will cost—before you choose to engage us. At the outset, we take time to understand the details of your transaction so we can provide an accurate quote. We also never charge for conversations or questions. Our team welcomes the opportunity to share the information you need to make a confident, informed decision.
We work closely with other dental-industry professionals—including accountants, bankers, brokers, and consultants—to ensure your practice moves forward in a cohesive and efficient manner. This collaborative approach helps streamline transactions and supports your long-term success.
Our flat-fee billing model also empowers you to clearly assess the economics of using our services while giving you predictable pricing that is uncommon in traditional legal work. Most importantly, flat-fee billing encourages open, ongoing communication between attorney and dentist, creating the transparency needed for effective and efficient representation.
How we are different
Do you really need a dental lawyer?
There is no law requiring that your matter be handled by a dental lawyer. There is, however, comfort in knowing that your attorney is experienced with your concerns. You should not be paying to educate your attorney—rather, your attorney should know how to educate you in the legal matters so you can focus on your practice. Your attorney should not just see what is in your contract; your attorney should see what is missing or needs changed.
At the end of the day, paying for a lawyer is about being comfortable. We understand that many potential clients already know other attorneys, and if they are comfortable with their existing relationships, we genuinely wish them the best. But if you are a dentist looking for an additional measure of confidence, we are happy to offer our extensive experience.
Service Area
Although we are based in Dallas, Texas, we handle dental transactions throughout the State of Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and (depending on the matter) we can assist in other states as well. Stop by one of our offices, we'll be happy to see you!
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