Don E. Wineberg, Health Care Attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
Over 41 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratChace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP
Providence, RI
Practicing health care in Providence since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Don E. Wineberg is a partner based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on Health Care. Don has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Providence, RI
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from Providence, RI.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Don E. Wineberg: Don E. Wineberg is a partner based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on Health Care. Don has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Don takes on
Don concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Don handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Providence, Rhode Island
Don takes health care matters in Providence, Rhode Island. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Don agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Don E. Wineberg — health care lawyer in Providence
Don E. Wineberg is a partner based in Providence, RI. The practice focuses on Health Care. Don has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Don E. Wineberg leads our health care practice and has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and affiliations, joint venture structuring, HMO and preferred provider relations, fraud and abuse compliance, antitrust compliance, medical staff relations, HIPAA compliance, information technology contracting, physician recruitment, reimbursement, general counsel issues and tax exemption.
Don has been practicing health law for over twenty years. He represents hospitals, physician groups of all sizes and specialties, including many tax-exempt faculty group practices, community health centers, provider-owned health maintenance organizations, home health agencies, community mental health centers, imaging centers, physician hospital organizations ("PHOs"), independent practice associations ("IPAs"), preferred provider organizations ("PPOs"), and organizations promoting the licensing and implementation of electronic health records. He is also counsel to the Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
Mr. Wineberg has represented health care providers in many substantial transactions, including the creation of Anchor Medical Associates out of the receivership of Harvard Community Health Plan; the formation, licensure and tax exemption of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (a health center owned HMO); the formation of numerous faculty group practices; the affiliation of Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital with Lifespan Corporation, the acquisition of a minority interest in a major home infusion therapy supplier by five prestigious Connecticut hospitals, and VHA of Southern New England's sale of PARTNERS Health Plan of Southern New England (a Connecticut IPA model HMO) to Aetna.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wineberg worked in the Boston office of McDermott, Will & Emery and the Providence firm, Cameron & Mittleman, LLP.
How Don handles health care matters
Don E. Wineberg leads our health care practice and has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and affiliations, joint venture structuring, HMO and preferred provider relations, fraud and abuse compliance, antitrust compliance, medical staff relations, HIPAA compliance, information technology contracting, physician recruitment, reimbursement, general counsel issues and tax exemption. Don…
The kind of cases Don takes
Don reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Providence and the surrounding Rhode Island area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Washington & Lee University
J.D. · 1985
Brown University
A.B. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Don's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
1987 · ACTIVE
Rhode Island
1985 · ACTIVE
Don studied at J.D. in Washington & Lee University and A.B. in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Don completed J.D. in Washington & Lee University and A.B. in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Don runs in Rhode Island is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Don has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Don's professional memberships and bar associations
Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Don E. Wineberg's office in Providence
Don's primary office is at Wayland Building, One Park Row, Suite 300, Providence, RI, 02903. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP
Wayland Building, One Park Row, Suite 300
Providence, RI 02903
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Client reviews of Don E. Wineberg — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Don. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Providence.
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How to hire Don E. Wineberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Don usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Don charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Don's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Don will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Don
Don discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Don confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Don's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Don E. Wineberg
How much does it cost to hire Don for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Don walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Don offer a free consultation?
Don charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Don's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Don's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Rhode Island typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Don gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Don take my case if I'm outside Providence?
Don is licensed in Rhode Island. Matters governed by Rhode Island law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Don will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Don?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Don will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Don accepting new health care clients right now?
Don's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Providence, Warwick and Cranston in Rhode Island
Don handles health care matters throughout Rhode Island. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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