Farooq Mir Founder and Principal Attorney
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Professional Affiliations
- California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Health Care Law Section)
- American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
Education
- Loyola Law School, J.D.
- University of California, Los Angeles, M.P.H.
- University of California, Irvine, B.A.
Pro Bono
- Legal Aid Foundation
- Alliance for Children’s Rights
Published Opinion
Armin v. Riverside Cmty. Hosp.
5 Cal. App. 5th 810 (2016)
Profile
Farooq Mir is RFM Legal’s Founder and Principal Attorney. An experienced healthcare attorney who spent the last ten years prior to founding RFM Legal at Los Angeles’ largest healthcare law firm and forming a national healthcare management services organization, Farooq has developed a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry with a specialized focus on medical-legal issues. In addition to representing both healthcare providers on regulatory compliance, transactional, and litigation matters, Farooq has extensive experience defending investigations on behalf of providers and medical finance companies in the personal injury, worker’s compensation, and private insurance industries.
Farooq has also successfully structured transactions and secured victories for his clients including physicians, medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging facilities, medical finance companies, hospitals, and management services organizations. He is committed to providing comprehensive legal counsel and solutions to his client’s needs, including contract development, litigation defense and support, compliance assessment, regulatory analysis, dispute resolution, and investigation defense.
Awards & Recognition
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2020)
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2021)
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2022)
Representative Matters
Expert Defense in Healthcare Investigations:
Farooq Mir has successfully defended healthcare providers against allegations of unethical practices. His notable cases include defending a medical funding company accused of kickback violations and an orthopedic surgery practice charged with overbilling and upcoding. His strategic defense tactics and deep understanding of healthcare law have consistently safeguarded his clients’ reputations and operational integrity.
Strategic Healthcare Transactions and Revenue Optimization:
Demonstrating exceptional acumen in healthcare finance, Farooq structured the financing and sale of multiple ambulatory surgery centers and physician practices. Additionally, he designed an innovative revenue cycle program for healthcare providers, adeptly navigating through the complexities of Labor Code 4903.8. These initiatives have not only facilitated the growth of healthcare facilities but also ensured their compliance and financial health.
Victorious Litigation and Settlements:
Farooq has achieved significant victories, including obtaining a favorable settlement for a pain management practice in a dispute with a commercial insurance payor and securing sanctions against insurance payor fishing expeditions on behalf of numerous medical providers. These successes highlight his negotiation prowess and commitment to protecting healthcare clients against unfounded claims.
Influential Whistleblower and Employment Law Defense:
In a high-stakes whistleblower case, Farooq successfully defended a large health system, with the court sustaining a demurrer without leave to amend. This victory underlines his expertise in employment and whistleblower laws, ensuring that his clients receive robust legal defense in complex legal challenges.
