Andrew Breavington
ATTORNEY
Andrew Breavington defends clients throughout Arizona in criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters. Andrew has litigated all manner of criminal cases, from white collar and fraud cases, to drug charges, DUI charges, assault and domestic violence charges and sexual misconduct. Andrew’s experience in fraud matters includes representing individuals and entities accused of securities fraud by the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
A significant part of Andrew’s practice is in the area of healthcare law, where Andrew represents clients nationwide. Over the past several years, Andrew’s practice has grown to specialize in defending individuals, practices, and businesses in Arizona and nationwide that are being investigated or audited by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Andrew’s experience with DEA proceedings has helped clients in Arizona and other states resolve complex matters including diversion allegations, certificate of registration denial and suspensions, inventory discrepancies, record-keeping violations and DEA Inspections under the Controlled Substance Act.
For medical providers, even a minor misstep related to controlled substances can lead to devastating professional and business outcomes. Andrew’s relentless and effective advocacy, and his experience and knowledge of DEA law, have made him the go-to DEA attorney in Arizona.
Andrew’s federal healthcare law practice also includes representing providers facing inclusion in the U.S. Department of Health Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List, or appealing prior inclusion in the OIG Exclusion List.
As part of his Arizona administrative law practice, Andrew represents Arizona healthcare and other professionals accused of unprofessional conduct in disciplinary proceedings before state licensing authorities. Andrew also appears on behalf of these clients in parallel criminal proceedings and/or parallel proceedings in front of national professional associations.
Prior to joining Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman, Andrew was an associate in the Commercial Litigation Group at Fennemore Craig, P.C. Andrew also practiced administrative law and securities and investment fraud litigation as an associate at Zwillinger Greek & Knecht, P.C.
- Successfully helped physician with criminal record for drug diversion avoid revocation of DEA certificate of registration in DEA enforcement proceeding.
- Prevailed in appeal of DEA enforcement proceeding related to DEA’s intent to revoke physician’s certificate of registration.
- Assisted dental practice avoid DEA enforcement action or other discipline over record-keeping and inventory violations of Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Successfully negotiated Memorandums of Agreement with DEA to resolve allegations of violations of Controlled Substance Act and allow physicians to avoid revocation of DEA registration and continue to practice.
- Successfully defended multiple physicians from pain management practice avoid revocation of DEA certificate of registration in DEA enforcement actions.
- Assisted veterinary practice resolve issues related to DEA inspection and violations of Controlled Substance Act arising from interstate practice-to-practice transfer of controlled substances.
- Advised and assisted physician and medical practice with correct and regulatory compliant transfer of controlled substances after physician’s termination of employment.
- Successfully assisted multiple physicians apply for and obtain DEA certification of registration after prior revocation of registration.
- Defended clients in relation to drug possession charges.
- Defended clients in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse.
- Defended clients in relation to allegations of domestic violence, assault, aggravated assault, and criminal damage.
- Defended clients in relation to criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.
- Defended clients against allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
- Represented clients accused of aggressive/reckless driving and illegal racing.
- Represented clients accused of causing accidents resulting in serious physical injury or death, including vehicular homicide matters.
Andrew regularly defends doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists and other licensed professionals in proceedings before the following licensing boards and regulatory authorities:
- Arizona Medical Board
- Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners
- Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
- Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
- Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
- Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
- Represented health care professionals accused of billing fraud, unnecessary procedures and improper prescription practices.
- Represented individuals before the Arizona Corporation Commission as targets of investigations.
- Represented individuals accused of fraud, securities fraud and financial misconduct.
- Represented individual accused of FDA misbranding and anti-kickback violations.
- Southwest Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Criminal Defense, 2016 and 2017
- Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2013 and 2014
- President, Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association, Phoenix Chapter (2016 – 2017)
- Member, Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association, Phoenix Chapter (2010 – present)
- Member, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Fennemore Craig, P.C., Associate (2009 – 2013)
- Zwillinger Greek & Knecht, Associate (2013 – 2014)
- Co-Author, “The Importance of Protecting the Privilege in Internal Investigations,” ABA White Collar Crime Committee Newsletter (Fall 2014)
- Stray Cat Theatre, Board of Directors, 2010 – 2013
- Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Volunteer Attorney, 2009 – 2011