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John Terrel

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Undergraduate Education Binghamton University
Law School Education Florida State University College of Law
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Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice, which means he has attained board certification from an accredited group such as the Florida Bar and has demonstrated that he meets or exceeds levels of professional excellence in a specialty area of law.

John Terrel is a 30-year practicing attorney and serves as an Of Counsel attorney to the Howell, Buchan and Strong firm in the Tallahassee office.

The uniqueness of Terrel’s experience has placed him on both sides of practicing; he spent 16 years working for State agencies and 14 years in the private sector.

Working in private practice, Terrel has balanced the physician or licensee side of the bench, bringing an appreciation for the good folks doing good work for their patients or clients. Helping the licensee is rewarding work that allows him to apply his expertise and knowledge of state agencies to health care professionals’ licensing needs.

Terrell is a graduate of Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and earned his law degree from Florida State University. He is Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice, which means he has attained board certification from an accredited group such as the Florida Bar and has demonstrated that he meets or exceeds levels of professional excellence in a specialty area of law.

Recent Posts by John Terrel

Sexual Misconduct: The Ramifications for a Florida Physician

Sep 22, 2025 | John Terrel
Allegations of sexual misconduct represent one of the most serious professional threats a physician in Florida can face. Beyond the reputational harm, these cases can trigger administrative, civil, criminal, and....

Under Investigation by the Florida Department of Health? Here’s What You Need to Know

Jul 10, 2025 | John Terrel
Being under investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a stressful and career-threatening experience for any licensed healthcare provider. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, or....

Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations

Apr 15, 2025 | John Terrel
Healthcare professionals in Florida operate under strict regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH). When a complaint or allegations arise, it is not just a letter—it is a....

Florida’s Unadopted Rules: Unveiling the Legal Maze and Empowering Change

Jul 14, 2023 | John Terrel
Are you or your business affected by an unadopted rule?  An unadopted rule by a department or agency of Florida is a… “statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or....

Considerations and Risks of Buying or Selling a Health Care Facility

Mar 07, 2022 | John Terrel
How do you buy a health care facility? How do you sell a health care facility? These are two great questions buyers and sellers ask that require a strong awareness....

Facilities’ Medicaid Reimbursement: Hope After an AHCA Audit

Oct 27, 2021 | John Terrel
Part one of a two-part series This is how it typically happens. Your facility has been timely filing Medicaid cost reports with AHCA.  Yet, suddenly, you receive a notice from....

Facilities’ Medicaid Reimbursement: Hope After an AHCA Audit

Oct 26, 2021 | John Terrel
Part one of a two-part series This is how it typically happens. Your facility has been timely filing Medicaid cost reports with AHCA.  Yet, suddenly, you receive a notice from....

How to Survive After Receiving a Department of Health Complaint or Denial

Oct 20, 2021 | John Terrel
When the Department of Health (DOH) issues an administrative complaint or denial of your health care renewal license, you need to know how to keep working. The DOH will issue an....

How to Survive and Stay in Business After Receiving a Complaint or Notice from AHCA

Sep 16, 2021 | John Terrel
When AHCA issues a complaint or a notice seeking to close your facility, you need to know how to stay in business.  AHCA will issue an administrative complaint (A.C.) seeking....

How to Survive and Stay in Business After Receiving a Complaint or Notice from AHCA

Sep 16, 2021 | John Terrel
When AHCA issues a complaint or a notice seeking to close your facility, you need to know how to stay in business.  AHCA will issue an administrative complaint (A.C.) seeking....