Stephen Kaufman

Stephen Kaufman is a founding partner at RKW Law Group, a firm he established alongside Laura Rubenstein, Diane Kotkin, and Don Walsh.1 As an attorney, Kaufman specializes in providing comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses, with a particular focus on clients in the healthcare, insurance, and hospitality industries.2

Legal Expertise

Kaufman leads the firm's healthcare department, offering a wide range of services to medical professionals including:

• Negotiating employment and partnership contracts
• Handling separation agreements
• Assisting with practice purchases, sales, and startups
• Managing billing and employment disputes
• Dealing with insurance and government investigations2

His practice extends beyond healthcare, encompassing:

• Business transactions and litigation
• Real estate purchases and leases
• Employment issues
• Commercial disputes2

Academic Contributions

Kaufman's expertise is not limited to his legal practice. He has also contributed to the legal academic field by:

• Serving as a former member of the Publisher's Advisory Board for Doctor of Dentistry magazine
• Working as an adjunct professor at Stevenson University in Baltimore, teaching constitutional law, advanced civil procedure, and legal research2

Media Appearances

Kaufman has shared his knowledge on legal matters in various media formats. He has discussed the logistics and legalities of medical employment agreements on the "Under Pressure" podcast with the MVS Woundcare and Hyperbarics team.23

At RKW Law Group, Kaufman and his partners prioritize solving problems for their clients, whether it's negotiating the purchase of a dental practice, updating employee manuals, or preparing estate planning documents.12