Episode Player
Legal Landmines: Protecting Your Practice Before Problems Arise with Vanessa Ferguson
Private Practice Survival Guide
Contracts can make or break your private practice. Host Brandon Seigel and business attorney Vanessa Ferguson reveal the most common legal landmines owners step on—often without realizing it—plus the smarter, more cost-effective way to protect yourself before you sign. Learn which clauses survive termination, why the party drafting the agreement has the most leverage, and how high-pressure “sign today” tactics prey on small business owners. You’ll also hear a clear breakdown of governing law vs. jurisdiction and why AI/templates can quietly sabotage your enforcement options. And yes—most cases settle before trial, so strategy and negotiation matter.
What You'll Learn:
- Why contracts are binding and which clauses can survive termination
- The true cost of proactive review vs. reactive litigation
- Drafting vs. reviewing: who has leverage and how to future-proof
- How to spot and resist high-pressure “sign today” tactics
- The difference between governing law and jurisdiction—and why it matters
- How state law differences (e.g., interest caps) can change your deal
- Risks of AI/templates and mismatched clauses
- Why most disputes settle and how demand letters fit into strategy
Protect your practice by reading before you sign, getting neutral eyes on every major agreement, and choosing your legal hills wisely. #PrivatePracticeSurvivalGuide #Contracts #SmallBusinessLaw #LegalTips #PracticeManagement
Vanessa Ferguson is a business and intellectual property attorney and founder of Fidara Legal, PLLC. She helps private practice owners and entrepreneurs protect their brands, content, and contracts before legal issues disrupt growth. Vanessa brings a practical, preventative approach to law rooted in IP, privacy, and long-term business strategy.
Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast.
Get In Touch With Me
Podcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/
https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/
Private Practice Survival Guide Book
This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co
