About
Alan J. Sobol is a distinguished attorney at Pullman & Comley, LLC, where he leverages over four decades of legal expertise to provide exceptional service in a diverse array of practice areas, including general practice, immigration, insurance, investigations, personal injury, and tax law. As a vital member of the firm's Litigation Department, Alan specializes in White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, and Corporate Investigations, representing both corporate entities and individual clients in complex legal matters.
His extensive experience encompasses federal and state health care law, with a particular focus on Medicare and Medicaid fraud and enforcement. Alan is adept in navigating the intricacies of physician and pharmacist licensing, as well as defending against federal fraud, false claims, insider trading, securities violations, and financial fraud. His thorough understanding of tax law further enhances his ability to advocate for clients facing intricate legal challenges.
Alan's commitment to client service is evident in his tailored approach to each case, ensuring that clients receive informed, strategic counsel. He is known for his authoritative presence in the courtroom and his unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for those he represents. A graduate of the University of Akron School of Law, where he earned his J.D., and the University of Maryland, where he graduated with honors, Alan Sobol embodies the principles of diligence, integrity, and excellence in the legal profession.
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1985 Diploma: Advanced Trial Advocacy Skills, National Institute of Trial Advoacy 1983 Diploma, National Institute of Trial Advocacy 1981 Certificate of Appreciation-U.S. v Layton, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney's Office 1974 Admitted into U.S. Atty General's Honor Law Graduate Program, U.S. Department of Justice 1972 Staff Member 1973-74; Case and Comments Editor, University of Akron Law Review
Publications
2011 Thomson Reuters/Aspatore Books Staying on Top of the Issues: New Developments for White Collar Lawyers and Their Clients”, a chapter in Managing White Collar Issues: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Notable Cases, Establishing Key Defense Strategies, and Development Client Relationships 2011 copyright Pullman & Comley, LLC and Shipman & Goodwin LLP Navigating the Intersection of Civil and Criminal Health Care Enforcement in the Aftermath of PPACA and the Health Care Reform Act: A Practical Guide 2006 (Copyright, National Business Institute) Successful Outcomes in Criminal Defense: Winning Trial Strategies for Connecticut Attorneys 2004 (copyright O’Connell Flaherty & Attmore) Legal Aspects of Healthcare Practice in Connecticut; A Prescription for the Unwary 1994 Connecticut Bar Association Seminar (Copyright, Environmental Practice Group of Tyler, Cooper & Alcorn) Personal Liability of Officers, Directors and Shareholders in Environmental Cases
Associations
• American Health Lawyers Association - Fraud and Abuse Practice Group • Health Care Compliance Association • Connecticut Health Lawyers Association • American Bar Association - Health Law, Construction Industry and Litigation Sections • Connecticut Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section, chair and executive committee member; Health Law, Federal Practice, Construction Law Sections, secretary & executive committee member
Speaking
2014 Superintendents' Legal Issues Forum Schools, Students, and Sex 2013 Whether the Fourth Amendment Allows the Government to Collect and Analyze DNA From People Arrested and Charged With ... New Developments in Criminal Law: Recapping the Supreme Court Oral Argument in Maryland v. King 2012 HFMA’s Annual Healthcare Legal Update: How to Be “Responsible” Pursuant to the Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine 2011 Milford Hospital Current Legal Risks of Medical Billing Errors 2011 Hartford, CT White Collar Defense Updates: Anti-Fraud Provisions Obama Care; Criminal Prosecutions of Individuals; Exclusions from Health Care Programs