About The Firm

Newton’s Law is a healthcare-only M&A practice. The attorney working on your deal is the attorney who answered the phone. We do not hand the work to a generic associate. Our practice spans dental, veterinary, med spa, optometry, physician, and DSO transactions, and we handle the entire deal: LOI, due diligence, definitive agreements, lease and real estate, regulatory structuring, and closing. Focused work, end to end.

Satisfied Clients

207 +

Regulatory exposure, associate transitions, leases, restrictive covenants, and post-closing liability all demand industry-specific experience.

Healthcare-Focused M&A Experience

We work exclusively with healthcare practice owners and buyers, bringing industry-specific insight into every transaction.

Practical, End-to-End Deal Guidance

From the letter of intent through closing, we handle the entire transaction with clear communication and steady direction.

Meet your attorney

The attorney handling your deal is the attorney you meet today.

Our work is healthcare M&A counsel: practice acquisitions and sales, regulatory structuring, lease and real estate work, and the partnership and transition documents that hold the deal together. We handle the entire transaction, from the first conversation about whether to sell or buy through the day the deal closes.

Erik Newton

Founder and Attorney

Erik Newton founded Newton’s Law PA to provide entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, dentists, veterinarians, DSOs, MSOs, and other closely-held businesses with the depth of a large-firm transactional practice and direct partner attention on every deal.

A graduate of Vanderbilt Law and a former litigator at Kirkland & Ellis, Erik was admitted to practice law in 2005, and his practice centers on healthcare transactions and the regulation of healthcare practices. His practice focuses on healthcare M&A (dental, veterinary, med spa, optometry, and physician transactions), along with DSO and MSO structuring and the professional-practice law that governs ownership and operation of healthcare practices in Florida.

Erik is admitted to practice in both Florida and Illinois and is based in Lake Worth Beach. He represents owners on both sides of the table in the transactions that matter most to them.

About us

Credentials and track record

Buyers and sellers run diligence on their lawyer before they run it on the other side. Here is ours.

Bar admissions and licenses

The Florida Bar, Bar No. 1050750
The Florida Bar, Health Law Section (member)
The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section (member)
Illinois (ARDC No. 6287771), admitted 2005
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, License No. SL3358239

Education and background

J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 2005
Began practice in litigation at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago
Founded Newton’s Law in Chicago in 2009; moved to South Florida in 2015 and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2023
Admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2005; member of The Florida Bar since 2023

Track record

More than 1,000 practice transitions handled over 21 years of practice.

Experience by Sector

Dental: 300+
DSO & Corporate Transactions: 150+
Veterinary: 150+
Med Spa & Aesthetic Practices: 125+
Physician Practices: 125+
Optometry: 100+

Speaking and education

Author of the Tactical Talk legal blog on healthcare practice transactions
Presenter of the firm’s six-part webinar series on dental practice sales and acquisitions (Buying a Dental Practice; Selling Your Dental Practice; Understanding Dental Practice Valuations; DSO vs. Private Buyer; The Letter of Intent; Buying Dental Practices at Scale)

Gabriela Flores

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Erik. He is not only a competent lawyer but is a pleasure to work with. He gets what you need done, and more, with zero hassle or stress. I highly recommend placing your trust in him if you’re looking for a dental lawyer.

Richard Rampi

I have successfully worked with Atty. Newton in orchestrating an Operating Agreement to govern a partnership for my dental practice in Orlando. There have been other matters that have come up since then which have been completely and professionally resolved. I have always found Mr. Newton to be very knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely interested in an amicable outcome. I highly recommend Newton’s Law for their legal services. Richard C. Rampi, DMD

First Dental

Excellent Experience with Newton’s Law PA I recently had the opportunity to rely on the services of Newton’s Law PA and was extremely pleased with the experience. From the first contact, Erik demonstrated a professionalism and technical knowledge that left me confident in the choice. Erik is highly qualified and dedicated, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his clients are well-informed and comfortable throughout the process. The attention to detail and personalized approach are just some of the qualities that make it stand out. In addition, the communication was always clear and efficient, ensuring that all my doubts and concerns were promptly answered. It is evident that customer satisfaction is a priority for Newton’s Law PA, and this is reflected in every interaction. I strongly recommend Newton’s Law PA services to anyone seeking quality legal assistance.