Terry Cipoletti

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Spencer Fane attorney Terry Cipoletti

Overview

Terry Cipoletti combines deep health care industry knowledge with extensive litigation experience to help health care organizations and professionals manage legal risks, protect sensitive information, and navigate complex regulatory and litigation matters. His clients include licensed medical and mental health professionals, hospitals, clinics, behavioral and mental health organizations, senior care providers, dental practices, federally funded health care entities, correctional health care providers, and private practice groups.

Drawing on decades of experience representing diverse health care entities and professionals, Terry advises clients on regulatory matters including privacy and data security, HIPAA compliance, breach investigations and notifications, security risk assessments, and regulatory requirements under Colorado law. He works closely with health care providers to develop practical compliance strategies, to investigate and address privacy incidents, and to respond to government investigations related to data security and privacy matters.

Health care professionals and organizations rely on Terry for guidance on a wide range of operational and risk management issues, including the handling of contracts, employment matters, licensing complaints, medical records, policies and procedures, and subpoenas. In addition, he regularly provides privacy and data security training to help organizations strengthen their compliance programs and reduce exposure to legal risk.

When disputes do arise, Terry provides representation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, defending against malpractice, privacy, negligence, civil rights, credentialing, employment, product liability, wrongful death, and other complex claims.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Colorado Law School (J.D.)
  • College of William & Mary (B.A.)

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

  • Colorado Attorney Mentor Program
  • Boulder County AIDS Project, Former Board Member
  • Boulder Pride n/k/a Rocky Mountain Equality, Former Board Member; Former President

  • Colorado Super Lawyers, Health Care, 2020-2026

  • Colorado Bar Association, Health Law Section, Executive Council At-Large Member
  • Boulder Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association