O'Connell and Aronowitz Names David R. Ross As Shareholder

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David R. Ross, Esq.

ALBANY, NY (02/16/2012)(readMedia)-- O'Connell & Aronowitz, one the Capital District's largest broad-service law firms and a national health law practice, is pleased to announce its newest shareholder, David R. Ross, Esq. Mr. Ross practices in the firm's Health Law and Healthcare Fraud and Abuse practice areas. His practice encompasses Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance audits and investigations, provider compliance plans, administrative hearings, federal and state law enforcement and governmental investigations, criminal defense, professional discipline and Article 78 proceedings. In his elevated role as Shareholder, Mr. Ross will lead the firm's newly launched Governmental Investigations Unit focusing on representation of clients facing governmental and law enforcement investigations and prosecutions. He has served as Of Counsel to the firm since 1997.

Mr. Ross has held numerous prominent positions within New York State and county government. He was Acting Medicaid Inspector General for the State of New York and General Counsel of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG), as well as Director of all Medicaid audits and investigations for the OMIG. He has also served as Acting General Counsel for NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and Deputy Counsel of OASAS. In addition, Mr. Ross was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York and handled civil and criminal cases and investigations. He also has extensive criminal law experience as a Senior Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant Public Defender.

"Dave Ross is an exceptional attorney," remarked O'Connell and Aronowitz President Jeffrey J. Sherrin. "He not only made a smooth and successful transition to the private sector, but quickly earned the respect of our clients, colleagues in our firm, outside attorneys, and state and federal regulators. His tremendous accomplishments for our clients and contributions to our firm clearly merited this promotion."

Mr. Ross is a graduate of Albany Law School and a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Albany. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and all New York State courts. He is currently a member of the Albany County and New York State Bar Associations (Health Law Section) as well as the American Health Lawyers Association. A frequent speaker at health care provider conferences throughout New York State, Mr. Ross also makes appearances as a Legal Analyst for Capital District radio talk show Talk1300AM hosted by Paul Vandenburgh.

O'Connell and Aronowitz is one of the Capital District's largest and most diverse law firms. With more than 35 attorneys and offices in Albany, Saratoga, and Plattsburgh, the Firm provides a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the State. If you have questions about the Firm or its services, please contact Jeffrey J. Sherrin at (518) 462-5601, or visit the Firm's website at www.oalaw.com. Mr. Ross can be reached at the same number.