Pine Brook, NJ – July 15, 2025 – Frier Levitt, a leading national healthcare and life sciences law firm, is proud to announce the addition of five accomplished attorneys to its growing team. The firm welcomes two new Partners and three Associates, further strengthening its capabilities across healthcare litigation, regulatory compliance, employee benefits, and life sciences law.
These strategic additions reflect Frier Levitt’s continued investment in deepening its bench across key practice areas, including complex litigation, healthcare fraud and abuse, employee benefits, tax and life sciences. The new attorneys bring complementary strengths that align with the firm’s long-term growth and client service goals.
“These hires are part of our long-term strategy to enhance the depth of our legal team and expand our leadership in key sectors,” said Daniel B. Frier, Co-Founding Partner of Frier Levitt. “Each attorney brings a unique skill set and perspective that strengthens our ability to serve clients facing increasingly complex regulatory, transactional, and litigation challenges.”
“We’re excited to welcome Bill, Candace, Emma, Chris, and Paul to Frier Levitt,” said Jonathan Levitt, Co-Founding Partner. “Their diverse expertise enhances our ability to deliver sophisticated legal solutions to our clients nationwide.”
New Partners:
William L. Hurlock
William “Bill” Hurlock, a veteran litigator with over 27 years of experience, joins as a Partner focusing on False Claims Act (FCA), whistleblower, and complex healthcare fraud litigation. He has recovered more than $600 million on behalf of the U.S. government and is nationally recognized for his work in fraud enforcement and healthcare compliance. In addition to litigation, Bill has been appointed by federal courts and government entities to advise on police reform issues. He also brings significant public service experience, having served three consecutive terms as a councilman and Deputy Mayor in Montclair, New Jersey.
Candace L. Quinn
Candace Quinn, an ERISA and tax attorney, joins Frier Levitt as a partner with deep experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, and health and welfare plans. She advises multinational and domestic companies on U.S. regulatory compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, addressing executive compensation and incentive arrangements, plan-sponsored retirement, and health and welfare benefit plans, including self-funded medical plans. She conducts IRC and ERISA fiduciary operational retirement and medical plan compliance audits which will now include Pharmacy Benefit Manager audit services by Frier Levitt attorneys. She provides U.S. representation for ERISA and tax due diligence reviews in mergers and acquisitions. She has extensive experience advising healthcare and life sciences companies on benefit plan design, compliance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA fiduciary duties and standards of care, plan asset cybersecurity and data privacy, and fiduciary best practice governance. She has represented companies in Department of Labor and IRS governmental plan audits and has supported Plan Sponsor ERISA litigation. Candace holds LL.M. degrees in both Taxation and Energy Law and is widely respected for her strategic, client-centered approach.
New Associates:
Emma S. Bekhet
Emma Bekhet is an associate in Frier Levitt’s Healthcare Group, where she represents clients in complex disputes involving healthcare providers, insurers, and other industry stakeholders. Prior to joining the firm, Emma served as in-house trial counsel for a nationwide insurance company, handling litigation matters. While earning her J.D. at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, she gained hands-on experience advising startups and assisting with IP issues through clinical programs. She holds dual B.A. degrees in Biology and Law, Technology, and Culture from New Jersey Institute of Technology, graduating magna cum laude. She is fluent in Egyptian Arabic.
Christopher P. Furlong
Christopher Furlong is an associate in Frier Levitt’s Healthcare Group, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and HIPAA. He has extensive litigation experience and has worked closely with government agencies on False Claims Act investigations. He brings unique insights to healthcare clients navigating federal enforcement actions. Christopher earned his J.D. and B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and holds an A.M. from Harvard University. He is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.
Paul S. St. Marie, Jr.
Paul St. Marie, Jr. is an associate in Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences Litigation Group. He represents pharmacies and healthcare providers in complex litigation and arbitration, including PBM audits, licensing issues, and Board of Pharmacy matters. Paul also brings a strong intellectual property background, including experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation. Paul is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Widener University.
About Frier Levitt
Frier Levitt is a national law firm focused on Healthcare and Life Sciences, with offices in Pine Brook, New Jersey, and New York City. With over 50 attorneys, many of whom are also licensed clinicians, the firm provides regulatory, transactional, and litigation counsel to a wide range of healthcare organizations and life sciences companies.
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