James P. Kovata

Areas of Practice: Healthcare Business Transactions, Medicare/Medicaid and Third Party Reimbursement, Long-Term, Rehabilitation & Psychiatric Services, Compliance & Fraud/Abuse Prevention & Defense, Governmental Relations, Provider Licensing, Certification & Accreditation, Healthcare Contracts, Medical Staff Issues

Education/Background: Mr. Kovata is a 1994, cum laude, graduate of Loyola University School of Law, where he was also a published member of the Loyola Law Review. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1991, summa cum laude, from Loyola University-New Orleans.

Since joining the firm in 1994, Mr. Kovata has practiced healthcare law on an exclusive basis. Mr. Kovata’s practice has focused primarily on healthcare fraud, abuse and compliance; provider reimbursement; provider licensure and Medicare/Medicaid participation; administrative appeals; and contractual issues.

Mr. Kovata is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Bar Association and its health law section, as well as the American Health Lawyers Association.

Sullivan, Stolier & Resor
(A Professional Law Corporation)

New Orleans Office:
909 Poydras Street, Suite 2600
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-4000
Phone:  504-561-1044
Fax:  504-561-8606

Lafayette Office
1042 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 2
Lafayette, Louisiana  70508
Phone:  337-233-6210
Fax:  337-233-6215

E-mail: attorney@ssrlawfirm.com