Healthcare Law · Appellate Litigation · Arbitration
Attorney at Law
Decades of nationally recognized counsel in healthcare law, FDA matters, and complex commercial disputes. Band 1, Chambers USA. Trusted by hospital systems, healthcare providers, and life sciences companies across North Carolina and beyond.
Schedule a ConsultationGary S. Qualls brings more than three decades of focused experience representing healthcare providers, institutions, and life sciences companies in their most consequential legal matters. His practice spans the full spectrum of healthcare law — from regulatory counsel and FDA compliance to high-stakes litigation, payor-provider disputes, and international arbitration.
A former partner at K&L Gates, Gary earned a national reputation as one of North Carolina's preeminent healthcare attorneys. He has been recognized by Chambers USA at Band 1 — the highest ranking — every year from 2014 through 2025, and has appeared in Best Lawyers in America for Health Care Law continuously since 2003. Clients and peers alike describe him as a trusted counselor who combines rigorous legal strategy with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry.
Now in independent practice, Gary offers clients direct access to senior-level expertise without the overhead of a large firm — bringing the same caliber of counsel with a more personal, responsive approach. He is also a seasoned arbitrator and mediator, serving on the AAA and AHLA dispute resolution rosters.
Comprehensive regulatory counsel for hospital systems, nursing facilities, dialysis providers, and physician groups. Licensing, HIPAA compliance, and FDA matters handled at the highest level.
Experienced appellate advocate before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and North Carolina state appellate courts. Sophisticated briefing and oral argument in complex matters.
Strategic counsel in complex commercial litigation involving contractual disputes, business torts, and healthcare industry conflicts. Skilled in both trial and alternative dispute resolution.
Representation of providers in disputes with insurers and payors over reimbursement, coverage determinations, and contract enforcement. Experienced in both negotiation and formal proceedings.
Arbitration and mediation of cross-border healthcare and commercial disputes. Roster member of the AAA and AHLA dispute resolution services, serving as both advocate and neutral.
Chambers USA
Band 1 — Healthcare
North Carolina, 2014–2025
Best Lawyers
in America®
Health Care Law, 2003–Present
Lawyer of the Year
2015
The Legal 500 US
Recommended Lawyer
Healthcare, 2024–2025
North Carolina
Super Lawyers
2007–2019
Available for consultation on healthcare regulatory matters, complex litigation, payor-provider disputes, and arbitration. Please describe your matter briefly and Mr. Qualls will respond promptly.