Colorado Healthcare Attorney

Maureen West, JD, RDH

I help Colorado healthcare professionals and practice owners work through legal questions about starting a practice, providing services and responding to licensing concerns. My background as an attorney and registered dental hygienist informs the practical advice I provide.

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Maureen West, JD, RDH HealthCare Attorney, Colorado

Legal guidance for your Colorado healthcare practice

Whether you are planning a Med Spa, opening a private practice or reviewing the documents your patients sign, the advice needs to fit your services and professional responsibilities. I can help you identify the legal questions to address and discuss the work your practice needs.

Maureen West

COLORADO HEALTHCARE ATTORNEY

COLORADO MED SPA LEGAL SERVICES

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I can't recommend Maureen enough; she truly is exceptional! I hired her a couple of years ago to help ensure my medical aesthetics practice (and psychiatry practice) was fully compliant, and she was absolutely invaluable. What I appreciated most was her ability to take complicated laws and regulations, explain them in a way I could truly understand, and then share that information with my staff so our entire team could stay on the same page. She helped me better understand scope of practice, delegation, compliance, and how to navigate the fact that laws and regulations in medicine are constantly evolving. Beyond her knowledge and expertise, Maureen is simply an incredible person. She has the sweetest demeanor, a genuine and pure heart, and is incredibly authentic. She is the kind of lawyer who will always tell you the truth, even when it may not be what you want to hear, and I value that immensely. 💗
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Nicole Waltz
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I cannot recommend Maureen highly enough! I reached out to her while preparing to open my own family practice, and she has been an incredible resource throughout the entire process. What has impressed me most is her communication. Maureen is incredibly responsive and gets back to me quickly, which has been invaluable while navigating all of the moving pieces involved in opening a medical practice. I never feel like I’m left waiting or wondering what the next step is. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and always takes the time to answer my questions and explain things clearly. She has made the legal side of opening my practice feel so much less overwhelming, and I genuinely feel like I have someone in my corner. I’m extremely grateful I found Maureen and would absolutely recommend her to any healthcare professional or practice owner looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy healthcare attorney.
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Becky Bowen
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Maureen was incredibly helpful in setting up my women’s wellness clinic and making sure we had the right legal, compliance, and safety foundations in place from the start. She made a complicated process feel clear and manageable, and I appreciated how thorough and practical she was throughout. I also value that she has remained available as a resource for anything that comes up as the business grows. I would highly recommend her to anyone opening or operating a healthcare practice.
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Louise Semeatu
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Maureen was very helpful in getting my licensing issue dismissed! Great job!
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Hilary Bryant
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Maureen was incredibly kind and patient with my questions as a new business owner. I appreciate her time greatly and would recommend her.
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Kassi McKay
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I haven’t worked with Maureen personally, but I’ve seen firsthand the impact of her work within the esthetics community. She played a key role in helping draft legislation in Colorado that supports medical spas and opens the door for estheticians to become owners, which is something that is incredibly meaningful to me and for all professionals in our field. From what I’ve observed, she is not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also genuinely supportive of estheticians and the growth of our industry. It’s rare to see someone advocate so strongly for a community they truly believe in. Her work is making a difference, and I’m grateful for the positive changes she’s helping bring about.
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Danielle Parkhurst
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Amazing to work with! Reliable and incredibly knowledgeable. Cannot recommend enough!!
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Suzi Nira
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Maureen West is an exceptional healthcare attorney. Her knowledge of regulatory law and ability to navigate complex legal issues is unmatched. Professional, strategic, and highly effective—I highly recommend her.
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Abigail Sprague
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Amazing experience! Very professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about their clients. I felt supported throughout the entire process and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend!
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jordan dominguez
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Easy to work with, gets her points across and will bust her butt to help you! Highly recommend working with her!
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What clients say.

Read clients' accounts of working with Maureen West & Associates, LLC.

How I can help.

Services

Start with the service that fits your question. We can discuss your professional role, your Colorado practice and whether the matter is within my practice.

Med Spa Legal Services

I advise on the legal questions involved in a Colorado medical spa, including practice structure, professional roles, delegation, patient documents and medical-director agreements.

Healthcare Practice Startups

Planning a new practice? I help healthcare professionals consider their proposed services, ownership structure, regulatory obligations and the documents needed for their practice model.

DORA and Licensing Matters

If you have received a licensing-board complaint or have a regulatory concern, contact me to discuss the matter and whether I can assist. The relevant board, your profession and the notice you received guide the next steps.

Regulatory Forms and Agreements

I draft and review practice documents around the services you provide and how your practice operates. These may include patient or client forms and agreements, with the scope of work agreed for your matter.

How we start.

Our Process

An initial conversation helps us understand your question and agree on the next steps for your Colorado practice.

1

Tell me what you need

Share your profession, the location of your practice and a brief description of the legal question. If you have received a board notice, mention its deadline. Please do not include patient records or confidential case details in the website form.

2

Discuss the fit

An initial conversation helps us understand the issue and determine whether it is a matter I can assist with.

3

Agree on the work

Before work begins, we will discuss the scope of the engagement and applicable fees. The legal work will reflect your circumstances and the services we agree I will provide.

Maureen West, JD, RDH HealthCare Attorney, Colorado

Meet
Maureen West.

About

I bring legal and clinical experience to my work with healthcare professionals. As a registered dental hygienist and attorney, I understand the importance of practical advice that takes day-to-day practice into account. My background also includes service as a Colorado Assistant Attorney General.

About Maureen →

Legal and clinical perspective

My healthcare background helps me understand the setting in which legal questions arise.

Planning for practice decisions

I help you consider legal requirements before introducing a service, changing your practice model or signing an agreement.

A working relationship

I take the time to understand your practice and the questions you want to resolve.

Prior government experience

My experience in government informs my understanding of professional regulation.

Direct communication

You can discuss your matter with me and ask questions about the advice and proposed work.

Colorado statewide

I serve Colorado clients through a virtual practice.

Frequently Asked Questions.

My work includes Med Spa legal guidance, healthcare practice startups, regulatory forms and agreements, and appropriate DORA or licensing matters. Contact me with your profession and a short description of the issue so we can discuss whether I can help.

Yes. I help Colorado nurses and nurse practitioners assess legal questions about their proposed practice. The advice depends on the person’s credentials, services and practice model. Nursing complaint inquiries are considered separately, and some matters are referred to other counsel.

I can help assess the proposed model and the agreements it needs. Direct primary care, cash-pay services and healthcare memberships raise different questions, so the details of the arrangement matter.

We can discuss how your nutrition education, lifestyle or other coaching services relate to your professional responsibilities. Calling a service coaching does not, by itself, determine which requirements apply.

Yes. My virtual practice serves Colorado healthcare professionals and practice owners statewide.

Contact me with a brief outline of what you need. We can discuss the proposed work and applicable fees before an engagement begins.

Have More Questions?

Don't hesitate to contact me for personalized legal advice.

Healthcare law insights.

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