Healthcare Law. All In. No Apologies.
We’re a boutique firm laser-focused on one thing: healthcare law. That’s it. That’s the list.
If you’re a lawyer who wants to play at the top of your game – without selling your soul to big law – read on.
You Want Big Work Without the Big Machine
At Buttaci Leardi & Werner, you get the complexity, intensity, and caliber of matters you’d find at a large firm, but in a culture that actually works for humans. We’re all-in on healthcare. That means we go deep: providers, investors, innovators – across regulatory, litigation, transactional, and strategic issues. We leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI-assisted drafting and research tools, while at the same time understanding that our people are our most important commodity. And we do it without the rigid hierarchy, meaningless busywork, or performative office culture.
What Makes Us Different?
One vertical. Thousands of challenges. This is healthcare law from every angle – financing, fraud, policy, compliance, litigation, M&A, private equity. We’re fluent in this world, and you will be too.
Ideas > hierarchy. Got a fresh legal strategy? A tech solution? A wild idea that might just work? Good. We listen – whether you’re a first-year or a partner.
Work your way. We respect time, life, and output. We’re professionals, not robots, and that shows in how we operate day to day.
Smart people. Real collaboration. We speak plainly, think sharply, and act with purpose. Our success is built on transparent partnerships – both internally and with clients. Every voice matters, every perspective adds value, and we’re committed to helping each team member find their sweet spot between passion and expertise.
Yes, the Work Is Demanding – And That’s the Point
We don’t sugarcoat it: this is serious, high-intensity legal work. Clients come to us with complex, high-stakes problems, and we rise to meet them. That means deadlines, details, late nights when they happen, and real accountability.
But we don’t believe in pressure for pressure’s sake. We expect hard work, not burnout theater. You’ll be challenged here, supported here, and given the trust to do excellent work without sacrificing your sanity (or pretending you don’t have a life outside the office).
It’s a grown-up environment, for lawyers who take the work seriously and know how to take care of themselves, too.
Who We Hire
- Early-career lawyers who want deep experience fast – with real exposure to strategy, not just doc review.
- Lateral associates and partners who’ve hit their ceiling (or breaking point) in big law and are ready for substance, autonomy, and respect.
- While we don’t directly hire recruiters, we value partnerships with those who understand our culture and can help identify candidates who will thrive in our collaborative, modern environment – not just those who match a credentials checklist.
What You’ll Actually Do Here
- Dive deep into the healthcare ecosystem – from hospital systems to innovative startups to private equity players.
- Work closely with seasoned attorneys who don’t hoard knowledge.
- Get client exposure early. Take ownership. Learn fast.
- Contribute beyond the brief – whether it’s operations, tech innovation, business development, or strategy. We believe in matching your strengths and interests with our clients’ needs to create lasting value.
What You Won’t Find Here
- Hour-counting for the sake of optics.
- Bureaucratic ladders to nowhere.
- Firm retreats where no one actually talks to each other.
- The phrase “we’ve always done it this way.”
Our Culture, In a Nutshell
We’re intense about our work. We’re laid back about everything else. We like sharp minds, dry humor, and people who embrace both tradition and innovation. We’re allergic to pretension. And we’re building a modern law firm that feels personal, meaningful, and real – where technology enhances our practice and collaboration drives our success.
If you want a candid look at how the firm got here – what shaped our approach, what we got right, what we learned the hard way, and how we think about what’s next – our partners talk openly about it in the latest episode of Almost Clinical: S1E7: Three Partners. Two Decades. One Firm — Then, Now & What’s Next.
Curious? Intrigued? Over your current gig?
Let’s talk – confidentially, candidly, and with zero pressure. Contact careers@buttacilaw.com.