Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Bolsters Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice with the Arrival of Steve Polyakov as Chair
Steve Polyakov Rejoins the Firm Advising on Transactional, Regulatory, and Litigation Matters
New York, NY – [June 18, 2025] – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of the Firm’s Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice with the return of Steve Polyakov who rejoins the Firm as Partner and Chair of the Practice. Steve brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach to advising clients in the highly regulated and rapidly evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
With a background that spans transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, Steve is uniquely positioned to guide healthcare providers, pharmacy owners, and medical practices through every stage of their business life cycle. He is adept at helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage risk, and seize growth opportunities—from business formation and compliance to mergers and acquisitions, Medicare and Medicaid audits, managed care contracting, HIPAA compliance, employment contracts, and commercial litigation.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Steve as Chair of our Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice,” said Alan Tarter, Managing Partner of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin. “His deep expertise and entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable to our clients as they face the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Steve’s leadership further strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions in this critical sector.”
“I am thrilled to rejoin Tarter Krinsky & Drogin and lead the Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice,” said Steve. “The healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, and I look forward to partnering with our clients to help them navigate regulatory complexities, minimize risk, and maximize their business potential. Together, we will continue to build a practice that is responsive, strategic, and results-driven.”
About Steve Polyakov
Steve is committed to education and community service, teaching healthcare law to hospital residents and fellows, contract law at NYU, and providing pro bono assistance to startup companies through New York City’s Business Solutions Program. He earned his B.A. from New York University and his J.D. from New York Law School. Steve is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Fluent in Russian, Steve is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and the New York City Bar Association.
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