Andrew L. Hyams | Coren Lichtenstein LLP

Andrew L. Hyams specializes in representing health professionals in licensing and disciplinary matters before their respective regulatory boards, and in hospital peer review proceedings. He has counseled scores of physicians appearing before the Board of Registration in Medicine’s Complaint Committee and Licensing Committee.

Mr. Hyams is a past General Counsel at the Board of Registration in Medicine.

Mr. Hyams represented the physician in the 2015 Supreme Judicial Court case reversing 20 years of Board of Medicine practice, establishing that a summary suspension must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence, not just substantial evidence. He has assisted multiple doctors and nurses in reversing summary suspensions. Mr. Hyams has obtained favorable outcomes for health professionals facing hospital discipline, including, e.g., reversal of summary suspension, and restoration of clinical privileges by showing the hospital’s violation of its own bylaws.

Education

Harvard School of Public Health, Master of Public Health, 1991
Harvard Law School, Juris Doctor, 1980
Amherst College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1976

Community Involvement

Trustee, Temple Sinai, Brookline

“Mr. Hyams is an amazingly astute lawyer, both in terms of social intelligence and abstract intelligence, which is hard to find in a single individual. He is honest, measured, careful, meticulous, and always two steps ahead of my questions. He knows healthcare as well as law and that dual training is invaluable. I recommend him very highly.”

“Thank you so much for your counsel. I am truly grateful for your expertise and support. Thank you for making me feel heard, especially during the most difficult times. Sending much appreciation for your time and consideration. ”

“Andy, thank you for all of your hard work with my case and believing in me. I have no doubt my life would be heading in a very different direction without you. As I close in on the last 8 months of residency that reality becomes more clear. Thank you so much.”

“You helped me get my life back – thank you!”

“Thanks for all your help. I remember your availability on a weekend day when you didn’t even know me.”

“I do not have enough words to express how grateful I am for your excellent skills and hard work. Most importantly, thank you for your continued advice and guidance.”

“I want to express my gratitude for your exceptional assistance in obtaining my state medical limited license. Your professionalism, dedication, and proactive approach throughout the entire process have truly been commendable. I am incredibly grateful for your expertise and guidance, which have been instrumental in achieving this accomplishment. Your willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome is amazing, and I am truly thankful for all that you have done. You were always available either on WhatsApp or email, and I really appreciate it.”