Steven L. Bennet, Esq., is an associate in Frier Levitt's healthcare litigation practice group and works on litigation matters for healthcare professionals. Steven represents clients in a diverse range of disputes including insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) network termination, wrongful exclusion from networks, PBM audits, Board of Pharmacy actions, Board of Medical Examiners actions, other governmental investigations, and commercial disputes. Through these representative matters, Steven has developed a comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, including Anti-Kickback laws and fraud, waste and abuse regulations. Steven routinely advises clients on strategies and best practices to avoid litigation risk.
Steven has developed a focus on serving the unique needs of our Specialty Pharmacy clients, including successfully assisting clients gain access to restricted Specialty Pharmacy Networks and challenge unreasonable reimbursement terms.
Prior to joining Frier Levitt, Steven served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, gaining extensive litigation experience working on White-Collar Insurance Fraud Litigation for the New Jersey Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor. While working in the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Steven worked on a broad array of prosecutions including health care claims fraud, insurance fraud, racketeering and money laundering.