Member, Health Law Practice Group Leader
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Terry Cipoletti leads Caplan & Earnest’s Health Law section. Terry is recognized for his depth of experience representing and advising healthcare entities and healthcare professionals. His practice has an emphasis on privacy and data security matters involving HIPAA regulations and Colorado laws. Known for his rigorous attention to detail, Mr. Cipoletti has developed a robust privacy practice having advised more than 300 clients on issues related to breach investigations and notifications, security risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. He also represents clients before government agencies, including those investigating privacy and data security incidents. He advises a wide range of medical and mental health professionals on diverse topics from contracts and employment matters to records and subpoenas. Mr. Cipoletti also regularly provides privacy and data security training to clients and organizations.

As a litigator since 1999, Mr. Cipoletti has represented clients in federal and state court. Since 2003, his focus has been on defending healthcare entities and professionals. He has a depth of experience on a range of civil litigation matters including: malpractice, privacy, Section 1983 civil rights, credentialing, premises liability, employment, product liability, civil conspiracy, civil theft, consumer protection, and wrongful death.  His clients have included individual professionals, hospitals, nonprofit and private practice clinics, federally funded entities, correctional healthcare providers, dental companies, behavioral health organizations, senior care organizations, and long-term care entities.

Education 

• University of Colorado Law School, J.D.
  Judge Alfred A. Arraj Scholarship
  Founder and President, OUTlaw  
• College of William & Mary, B.A.
  Omicrom Delta Kappa Honor Society
  Mortar Board Honor Society

Professional Credentials & Memberships 

• Admitted to practice law in Colorado
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
• Member, Colorado Bar Association (Health Law Section)
• Member, Boulder Bar Association
• Member, Denver Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Defense Lawyers Association

Honors & Awards 

• Colorado Super Lawyers, Health Care 2020-2025

Pro Bono & Volunteer Activities 

• Colorado Attorney Mentor Program (volunteer)
• Board of Directors, Boulder County AIDS Project (former)
• Board of Directors, President, Boulder Pride n/k/a Rocky Mountain Equality (former)

Previous Experience 

• Fennemore Craig, P.C., Of Counsel
• Kennedy Childs P.C., Attorney and Shareholder