Meet the legal team

Ali Oromchian, JD, LL.M., is a nationally recognized healthcare attorney and founding attorney of Dental & Medical Counsel, one of the leading law firms dedicated exclusively to healthcare professionals. He advises dentists, physicians, optometrists, and veterinarians on complex legal matters including practice transitions, partnerships, employment agreements, estate planning, and regulatory issues. Ali is a frequent speaker and educator across the country, known for helping healthcare professionals navigate critical legal and business decisions witah clarity and confidence. His work focuses on simplifying complex topics and supporting clients through key moments in their careers and practices.

Mr. Jeff Brown is an attorney with Dental and Medical Counsel, with a legal and business background in real estate and financial services. He has served as chief legal officer for several national companies and as president and executive vice president of insurers and entities in highly regulated industries. His focus at Dental and Medical Counsel includes real estate and property leasing and regulatory review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a member of the California Bar.

Fun Facts About Jeff

What energizes you outside of work? My family, and writing.

What’s your guilty pleasure? Sci-Fi.

Have you ever met anyone famous? Most memorable was Hulk Hogan. Really nice guy!

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? Take all advice with a large grain of salt.

If you could only eat one item for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Lobster with drawn butter.

What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Venice.

What’s your favorite all-time movie? The Tree of Life.

Mr. Nikolas Antovich is an attorney at Dental & Medical Counsel (DMC), where he brings a unique blend of legal insight and industry experience to support healthcare entrepreneurs. Prior to joining DMC, Nikolas served as General Counsel for a private heavy engineering firm and served as both in-house and outside counsel for companies across the med-tech, medical device, biotech, and engineering sectors.

With a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by innovative healthcare businesses, Nikolas is committed to helping clients navigate legal and regulatory landscapes with clarity and confidence.

Nikolas earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon, and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Nikolas is admitted to the California Bar.

Antoinette is an attorney with Dental & Medical Counsel where she handles business transaction matters on behalf of clients. Antoinette most recently served as Director of Legal Services for LifeLong Medical Care, a provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the San Francisco Bay Area. She served as Corporate Counsel for Anka Behavioral Health, Incorporated, an integrated behavioral health services provider. Throughout her career, she has advised organizations across multiple industries on a wide range of legal and litigation matters. Antoinette holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. In her free time, Antoinette enjoys volunteering and spending time with family and friends.

Melissa is a paralegal at Dental & Medical Counsel. She assists the firm’s attorneys with practice mergers and acquisitions. Her work includes analyzing, interpreting, recommending and drafting stipulations, obligations, and liabilities in a wide range of contracts.

Melissa’s experience in the litigation of breach of contract and other contract-related disputes ranging from trade secrets, unfair competition, non-compete enforcement and defense, collection and insurance disputes to patent, intellectual property, trademark infringement, copyright, corporate and partnership dissolutions, Melissa is able to foresee and help our clients avoid potential disputes and reduce financial risks that may arise.

Melissa obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies and completed the American Bar Association (ABA) accredited paralegal program at John F. Kennedy University where she graduated with honors. She was inducted into the national paralegal honor society, Lambda Epsilon Chi in 2016. Melissa is now in law school pursuing her Juris Doctorate degree.

Outside of all things legal, Melissa enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family and close friends.

Danijela Basic is a Paralegal at Dental & Medical Counsel, where she supports attorneys in a wide range of legal matters serving dental and medical professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and is currently furthering her legal education through the Paralegal Program at the University of Cincinnati.

With a strong academic foundation in psychology, Danijela brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to client matters and case management. She is committed to expanding her legal knowledge and contributing to the firm’s mission of providing exceptional counsel to healthcare providers.

Outside of work and school, Danijela enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time outdoors, especially hiking.

Monica works in Legal Billing at Dental & Medical Counsel, where she assists with billing, accounts receivable, and client account needs. She brings many years of experience in accounting and customer service and is known for being dependable and always willing to help. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Kunal is the Marketing Coordinator at Dental & Medical Counsel, PC. He graduated from Cal Poly, Pomona with a major in Marketing Management & International Business. He enjoys traveling around the world to new cities and countries. He loves new experiences and especially enjoys hiking, photography, and following the latest advancements in technology.

Honoria is the Legal Assistant at Dental & Medical Counsel, where she provides support to attorneys and paralegals across litigation and corporate legal matters. Her responsibilities include assisting with litigation support, preparing corporate documents and binders, conducting internal audits, tracking important deadlines, and coordinating various client and administrative matters.

Prior to her current role, Honoria served as the Front Desk Coordinator and Marketing Assistant, where she developed experience in client relations, office operations, digital marketing, content creation, and event coordination. Through these roles, she gained a strong understanding of the firm's operations and built lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. Her diverse background allows her to bring a well-rounded perspective, adaptability, and strong organizational skills to her work.

Outside of the office, Honoria enjoys working on her cars and spending time with her family and pets.

Ani is the Scheduling Coordinator at Dental & Medical Counsel, where she provides scheduling, administrative, and client support for our firm. She is known for her attention to detail, accurate and efficient client services, and her passion for learning.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling. She loves visiting new countries, exploring our National Parks, and going on new adventures. 

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