Robert D. "Rob" Stone, Health Care Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA
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Robert D. "Rob" Stone is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
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- Handles Health Care matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Atlanta) (2020).
About Robert D. "Rob" Stone: Robert D. "Rob" Stone is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Robert takes health care matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert D. "Rob" Stone — health care lawyer in Atlanta
Robert D. "Rob" Stone is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations. He has extensive experience preparing, negotiating and resolving provider self-disclosures under both the OIG and CMS protocols.
On the corporate side, Rob counsels clients who are entering or exiting joint ventures, facing complex reimbursement issues, engaging in physician recruitment, clinical trial contracting and related regulatory compliance. In addition to providers, he has also worked with medical device manufacturers, GPOs, medical supply companies and other companies in the health care industry.
Rob regularly presents at national seminars on complex and novel reimbursement matters as well as fraud and abuse and compliance issues.
Before law school, Rob practiced as a mental health counselor in Florida, working in the juvenile justice and community mental health systems.
Robert's approach to health care cases
Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Vanderbilt University
J.D. · 2004
University of Florida
B.S. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Georgia, Georgia
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.S. in University of Florida.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.S. in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Atlanta)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Atlanta) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).
Locations
Robert D. "Rob" Stone's office in Atlanta
Robert's primary office is at 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309-3424. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert D. "Rob" Stone — 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 Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
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 Robert
Robert 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert'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 Robert D. "Rob" Stone
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Georgia 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Robert is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new health care clients right now?
Robert'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 Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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