H. Jeffrey Ziegler

**** ******** *****

Baltimore, Maryland 21209

acz9x1@r.postjobfree.com

410-***-**** or 410-***-****

EMPLOYMENT

The Law Firm of H. Jeffrey Ziegler Baltimore, MD

Solo Practitioner and ‘Of Counsel’ to the Pinder-Plotkin Law Firm: (May 2016 to present)

Representing clients regarding all aspects of general law, contracts, civil disputes, health care law, mediation, family law matters, criminal defense, administrative hearings, employment law, tenant/landlord disputes, and personal injury. First chair experience in all aspects of civil litigation, domestic relations and criminal trials. Provide general legal advice, research and consultation to clients. Of Counsel to the Pinder-Plotkin Law Firm, Parkville, Maryland.

Weinstock, Friedman and Friedman, P.A. Baltimore, MD.

Attorney; (June, 2000 to May, 2016)

Represented clients involving contract drafting, negotiation and review, employment law issues, health care law, domestic relations, civil litigation, criminal infractions, administrative hearings, tenant/landlord disputes, traffic matters and personal injury. Managed all aspects of litigation, including extensive first chair experience and mentoring younger associates at the firm. Awarded multiple client service awards. Certified as Mediator and Best Interest Attorney for minors.

Milner-Fenwick, Inc.

Media Relations Specialist; (January, 1990-June, 2000) Timonium, MD.

Marketed informed consent video education programs to health care providers, hospitals and local and state health departments.

Solo Practitioner Baltimore, MD.

Attorney; (January, 1994 – June, 2000)

Represented clients in general legal matters, health care issues, domestic relations, civil litigation, criminal and tenant/landlord disputes. Lobbied for health care providers regarding state and local issues.

Maryland Diagnostic Services Lutherville, MD.

Director of Provider Relations; (September, 1988-January, 1990)

Negotiated and drafted provider agreements and contracts under Federal and State safe-harbor regulations with physicians for mobile diagnostic services.

Health Care Consultant Baltimore, MD.

Health Program Planning and Lobbying; (June, 1984- September, 1988)

Planned and directed continuing education programs for health providers. Lobbied for health care providers and organizations regarding federal, state and local health care laws and regulations. Managed the Maryland Coalition of Long Term Health Care Providers as Executive Director.

The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland Baltimore, MD.

Director of Government Relations; (June, 1979-June, 1984)

Lobbied on behalf of physicians on state and local levels. Interacted with State health officials and agencies on legislation and regulations. Prepared testimony for physicians and testified on their behalf regarding health care regulation and policy development. Provided liaison to multiple regulatory agencies and administered association management functions such as staffing committees, external communications and health care association relations.

The Maryland State Health Planning and Development Agency Baltimore, MD.

Health Care Planner (June, 1976-June, 1979)

Coordinated the development of statewide health care plans, health manpower planning and long term care. Developed statewide health care policies for the first State Health Plan.

EDUCATION

University of Baltimore School of Law

Juris Doctorate

The Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health

Masters in Health Care Planning and Administration

Syracuse University

Bachelor’s of Science, Biological Sciences; Cum Laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

Maryland State Bar 1993

District of Columbia 1996 (currently inactive)

United States District Court for the District of Maryland 1994

United States District Court for the District of Columbia 2015

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Board of Directors; Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

Chairman; Maryland Health Care Coalition annual conventions

Education Committee; Maryland Health Care Coalition

Representative; Maryland Primary Care Task Force

Member; The Johns Hopkins Committee on Health Care Cost Containment

Member; Maryland Hospital Association Quality Assurance Committee

Member; Task Force on Cancer Therapy Reimbursement

Representative; Governor’s Task Force on the Workers Compensation Board

Representative; Maryland Health Care Coalition Quality Assurance Project

Member; Governor’s Task Force on the EPSDT program

Member; Maryland Statewide Utilization Review Committee

Member; Maryland Adult Day Care and Geriatric Grant Review Committee

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Best Interest Attorney Certification training 2016

American Society of Association Executives; Institute for Organization Management 1979-1984

Mediation certification and training; University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1995

REFERENCES;

Victor Lembo, Esq. 301-***-****

Jeffrey Nesson, Esq. 410-***-****

David Holzer, Esq. 443-***-****

Walter Ty, Esq. 410-***-****

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