Legal counsel for therapists, counselors & healthcare practices
Five decades of experience in healthcare law, licensing board defense, and practice management — dedicated to protecting the professionals who protect others.
Glenn Karr
Attorney at Law · Columbus, Ohio
Meet Glenn
A career built at the intersection of law and healthcare
Glenn Karr began his practice of law in 1974 as an attorney for Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus. In 1979, he became Vice President of Legal Affairs for the fifth-largest Blue Shield plan in the country, a role he held for a decade. During this period, he also taught a law school course in Insurance Regulation.
In 1995, Glenn began working with mental health therapists and went on to serve as General Counsel of the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) from approximately 1997 to 2003. He continued teaching psychologists ethics courses and expanded his practice to include counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
His ethics course is frequently sponsored by OPA as well as the National Association of Social Workers’ Ohio Chapter (NASW-OH), for whom he has authored a legal column in their membership periodical. Glenn has received statewide awards from both OPA and NASW-OH for his work on behalf of mental health therapists.
Since opening his solo practice in 1996, Glenn has maintained a statewide practice, often working with clients via phone, email, and fax. He also serves as General Counsel for a large nonprofit organization in Ohio and has held volunteer leadership roles with the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center, the Epilepsy Association of Central Ohio, Directions for Youth and Families, and Montana de Luz, an orphanage in Honduras.
Because he regularly teaches ethics courses, Glenn frequently has immediate answers to client questions without extensive research — a benefit that translates to efficiency and lower costs. When HIPAA Protected Health Information is involved, he provides a HIPAA-Compliant Business Associate Agreement.
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Practice Areas
Legal services for healthcare professionals
Because Glenn regularly teaches ethics courses to therapists and counselors, he often has immediate answers — reducing research time and keeping costs lower for clients.
Licensing Board Complaint Defense
Representation and counsel for licensed professionals facing complaints before Ohio licensing boards. Glenn’s deep familiarity with board procedures, ethics rules, and professional standards provides effective defense grounded in decades of experience.
Practice Entities — LLC, Corporation & Sole Proprietorship
Formation and ongoing legal support for healthcare practice entities. Whether you’re establishing a new corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship, Glenn provides guidance on the structure that best protects your practice and personal assets.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Issues
Critical classification guidance for healthcare practices. Misclassification carries significant legal and financial risk — Glenn helps you structure working relationships that comply with federal and state employment law.
Leases & Contractual Documents
Review, preparation, and negotiation of office leases, contractor agreements, partnership documents, and other contracts essential to running a healthcare practice.
Practice Forms Review, HIPAA Issues & Audits
Comprehensive review of intake forms, consent documents, and office policies to ensure HIPAA compliance. Glenn provides Business Associate Agreements when Protected Health Information is involved and guides practices through audit preparation.
Duty to Protect
Guidance on the legal and ethical obligations surrounding duty to protect, including when and how to act to meet your professional responsibilities while managing legal exposure.
Abuse Reporting
Counsel on mandatory reporting obligations for mental health professionals, including navigating the tension between client confidentiality and statutory reporting requirements.
Practice Laws & Rules
Advice on the evolving body of state and federal laws and administrative rules that govern your professional practice, from scope-of-practice questions to regulatory compliance.
Employment Issues — ADA, Age Discrimination & Unemployment
Representation and counsel on employment matters affecting healthcare practices, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, age discrimination claims, and unemployment compensation disputes.
Non-Compete Issues
Analysis and negotiation of non-competition agreements, including enforceability questions, scope limitations, and strategic advice when entering or leaving a practice.
Subpoenas & Court Testimony
Guidance on responding to subpoenas for clinical records or testimony, protecting patient confidentiality, and understanding your legal obligations as a treating or expert witness.
Leaving a Practice & Starting Your Own
Step-by-step legal counsel for clinicians transitioning from group practice to independent practice, including contract review, patient notification requirements, and entity formation.
Multi-Disciplinary Practice Issues
Legal guidance for practices that combine multiple professional disciplines, addressing licensing requirements, supervision structures, and compliance considerations unique to interdisciplinary settings.
Medicare & Medicaid
Counsel on enrollment, compliance, billing requirements, and dispute resolution related to Medicare and Medicaid participation for behavioral health providers.
Managed Care & Insurance Company Issues
Advocacy and guidance on managed care contracts, provider panel disputes, reimbursement issues, and insurance company audits affecting mental health practitioners.
Fees
Straightforward billing, reasonable rates
Hourly Rate
Please contact Glenn for his current hourly rate. He typically raises his rate every seven years, reflecting a commitment to keeping fees accessible.
Time is billed in six-minute increments (or fractions thereof).
What You Should Know
- • Fees are typically tax-deductible as a business expense
- • Malpractice insurance often covers licensing board and subpoena costs
- • A retainer may be required, held in Trust with unused balance refunded
- • Glenn provides detailed daily billing summaries
Payment Methods
Glenn accepts cash, checks, and Zelle payments (to gk@karrlaw.com). Credit cards are not currently accepted. If an insurance company is covering fees, they may pay Glenn directly.
Why Clients Trust Glenn
Steady counsel grounded in experience
Five Decades of Practice
Practicing law since 1974, with deep experience across healthcare, insurance, corporate, and employment law.
Dedicated to Mental Health Professionals
Since 1995, Glenn has focused his practice on serving psychologists, counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists across Ohio.
Licensing Board Defense
Extensive experience representing licensed health professionals before their licensing boards, with a thorough understanding of board procedures and professional ethics.
Statewide Recognition
Honored with statewide awards from both the Ohio Psychological Association and the National Association of Social Workers’ Ohio Chapter.
AV Rated Since 1995
Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, the premier peer review lawyer rating service — a distinction achieved by approximately 15% of attorneys, based on ethics and legal expertise.
Counselor & Advisor
Glenn approaches the practice of law as a counselor — working collaboratively with clients, teaching ethics courses, and writing on legal issues for professional organizations.
Get in Touch
Start a conversation
Whether you have an immediate legal question or want to discuss your practice needs, Glenn is available to help.
Call the Office
(614) 848-3100
Email Glenn
gk@karrlaw.com
Office Location
1328 Oakview Drive, Columbus, OH 43235
Communication Disclaimer: Glenn uses Microsoft Office 365 for Business, which is HIPAA compliant for storage and email. Fax falls under HIPAA’s “conduit exception.” However, no electronic communication method is 100% secure. By contacting Glenn, you acknowledge these potential vulnerabilities. Encrypted email is available upon request. Please understand that contacting Glenn does not establish an attorney-client relationship until representation is formally agreed upon. All outcomes are not guaranteed.