Nicole F. Gade

Partner
Nicole F. Gade

Nicole F. Gade’s practice includes representation of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), hospitals, nursing homes and other health care entities in connection with corporate transactional and health care regulatory issues. Nicole has experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including stock and asset acquisitions, professional services agreements, management services agreements, and employment agreements.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as Assistant General Counsel of 21st Century Oncology, a national provider of cancer treatment services (January 2009 through December 2014), where she advised on a variety of matters often encountered by health care providers, including corporate governance and transactions, state and federal regulatory compliance, including federal Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance and HIPAA compliance, as well as employment law matters.

August 20, 2026 | Firm News

32 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America 2027

Garfunkel Wild is proud to announce that the firm and its attorneys have earned significant recognition in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Thirty-two Garfunkel Wild attorneys received a total of 46 individual recognitions across multiple practice areas and offices nationwide, reflecting the depth of experience and commitment to excellence throughout the firm.

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • Co-author, Chapter 1 of the LUGPA Practice Management Playbook, entitled Legal and Economic Issues in Forming a Group Practice

Nicole F. Gade’s practice includes representation of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), hospitals, nursing homes and other health care entities in connection with corporate transactional and health care regulatory issues. Nicole has experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including stock and asset acquisitions, professional services agreements, management services agreements, and employment agreements.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as Assistant General Counsel of 21st Century Oncology, a national provider of cancer treatment services (January 2009 through December 2014), where she advised on a variety of matters often encountered by health care providers, including corporate governance and transactions, state and federal regulatory compliance, including federal Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance and HIPAA compliance, as well as employment law matters.

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • Co-author, Chapter 1 of the LUGPA Practice Management Playbook, entitled Legal and Economic Issues in Forming a Group Practice
Education
J.D.,
St. John's University School of Law,
2004,

M.P.A.,
New York University, Wagner School of Public Service,
2000,
  • Concentration in health care financial management
,

B.A.,
University of Michigan,
1998,
Bar Admissions

New Jersey

New York

Court admissions

New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division

New Jersey Supreme Court

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

New York State Bar Association

American Bar Association

American Health Law Association

AWARDS & RANKINGS

Best Lawyers in America® – Health Care Law (2027)

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