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Health and Health Care Law • South Mississippi Lawyers

A Full Range of Legal Services for Health Care Providers

Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A. provides high quality, cost-effective legal services for health care providers throughout Mississippi. Our continual focus on ethics and client service has led to our inclusion in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, an honor reserved exclusively for attorneys and law firms that have achieved an AV-Rating*.

We represent doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics and other organizations in matters involving regulatory compliance and litigation, including medical malpractice defense. For an initial consultation, at our Gulfport, Mississippi, office, call today at 888-542-2034 or contact our offices online.

Matters related to health care law and medical malpractice defense are primarily handled by attorneys Walter W. Dukes and Hugh D. Keating. As a client at our firm, you will work directly with one or both of these lawyers throughout the duration of your case.

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Ready to Handle Your Present and Future Needs

We seek to lay the foundation for a long-lasting, durable relationship with every new client we accept. We offer a full array of services so that we can continue to represent you as your needs and circumstances change. In addition to medical malpractice defense and day-to-day ongoing legal needs, we handle issues involving:

  • Regulatory health compliance issues
  • Contracts and purchasing
  • HIPAA compliance regarding medical privileges and records
  • Medicaid / Medicare compliance and reimbursement
  • Health Care Professional's Licensure
  • Certificates of Need and Licensure for Medical Facilities
  • Nursing and nursing homes malpractice defense
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Involuntary commitments
  • Tort Claims Act

Personal Service, Focused on the Client

With 14 attorneys and more than 30 support staff, we are one of the largest firms serving South Mississippi, including the Mississippi Gulf Coast. However, we are still small enough to provide personalized, attentive service to every client. You will always be able to speak with an attorney who is familiar with the details of your legal matter.

If you would like to schedule an initial consultation, call us today at 888-542-2034 or contact our offices online. We look forward to working with you.

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Office Location

Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A.

2909 13th Street, 6th Floor
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: 228-284-0290
Toll Free: 888-542-2034
Fax: 228-863-2886
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Mailing Address

Post Office Drawer W
Gulfport, Mississippi 39502

Additional Office Location

100 Dudley W. Conner Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-583-0999
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