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BEST CHIROPRACTIC DEFENSE 

Dr. Michael Yates D.C. & JD

The Best Chiropractor Defense Lawyer in California

Daniel Horowitz, a Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization), is a premier attorney for chiropractors. Alongside Michael Yates, a chiropractor and law school graduate, Horowitz delivers unmatched expertise and passion in representing the chiropractic profession.

Defending a chiropractic license requires specialized knowledge that surpasses the expertise needed for a physician license lawyer. The Chiropractic Initiative Act introduces an additional layer of complexity, demanding a deep understanding to effectively advocate for chiropractors.

As California’s foremost authority on chiropractic law and regulation, Daniel Horowitz has a proven track record. He successfully led the defense in the MUA case in Stockton, California, protecting over 100 chiropractors from arrest and criminal prosecution.

Our chiropractic license defense practice employs advanced legal strategies to address billing disputes, scope of practice challenges, regulatory issues, and licensing defense. The unique framework of the 1922 Chiropractic Initiative Act, combined with the California Department of Consumer Affairs’ regulatory structure, sets chiropractors apart from other medical professions in California. As the top chiropractic defense law firm in the state, we leverage our in-depth knowledge of the special rights and privileges granted to the chiropractic profession to deliver exceptional representation.

The Legendary MUA Case in Stockton, California

Over 200 chiropractors were on the brink of mass arrests for performing Manipulations Under Anesthesia (MUA) in California. The pivotal Stockton MUA case, the first of its kind in the state, was a turning point. If Daniel Horowitz had lost, prosecutors were ready to launch widespread arrests.  

Daniel Horowitz faced off against eleven expert witnesses from the Chiropractic Board and insurance carriers, thoroughly and systematically dismantling their arguments. The prosecution was exposed for withholding evidence and manipulating witnesses. In a scene reminiscent of a movie, jurors began offering candy to Horowitz’s chiropractor client from their communal “keep jurors awake” bowl halfway through the three-month trial.

The victory in the MUA case halted the arrests, and months later, the board issued regulations making MUAs a safe and accepted treatment. If you performed MUAs between 2003-2005, you weren’t arrested because Horowitz and Yates won the Origel MUA case.

Read the Current Law Permitting MUA's. This was passed due to Horowitz' victory in the Origel MUA case.

$ 2 Million Dollars Collected from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Several years later, Daniel Horowitz sued the chiropractic board on behalf of whistleblower Carol Arbuckle.  She revealed that the board had provided special treatment to a chiropractic board member whose license had lapsed and who had billed under someone else’s license. The chiropractic board fired Carol Arbuckle who sued for wrongful termination. The case went to trial and she ultimately recovered $2 million dollars.

 See Court Decision Upholding $ 2 million dollar Judgment Against the Board  

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Call our firm today at (925) 291-5388 to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced member of our firm. 

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