Ziegler Practice Transitions, Ltd. is a Dental Practice Transition consulting firm that specializes in Orthodontic Practice Transitions. We perform Formal Practice Appraisals to determine the purchase price and set the tax allocation for all types of dental practices. We also negotiate and draft Associate Employment Agreements and Purchase and Sale documents for practice transitions whether for Asset Sales (100% sale) or for Stock Sales (fractional interest sales).

We have found that most dentists want to avoid confrontation and develop an amicable relationship beneficial to both parties. That is why we prefer to work with both Buyer and Seller functioning as a mediator / consultant / educator whose sole purpose is to deliver a fair-to-both, neutral transition. You will find that our level of devotion to the education of our clients with respect to explaining the transition process is unparalleled and essential to meeting our clients’ transition goals. Our unique perspective and overall approach to practice transitions are founded upon the principals of fairness to both parties with respect to the overall transition plan. It is our goal to deliver the highest quality transition documents available anywhere and at an affordable price. There are very few areas where one (1) person is better than two (2) in assisting both parties to a contract. Practice transition, however, is one area where experience tells us that this is best done by one person who is experienced in the practice of dentistry, orthodontics in particular, and the legal documents that need to be negotiated and drafted, provided that person is willing to accept a neutral position as mediator / consultant / educator and the parties accept that approach. We look at the process as three (3) orthodontists sitting down to discuss how the Buyer and Seller see the transition taking place. Then, from the perspective of an orthodontist who is an attorney, we draft the documents to implement those wishes.

Having been involved in thousands of practice transitions since 1995 gives us a unique perspective to your individual situation which may be a one-time experience for you. Practice Transitions are based on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) as adopted by each of the fifty states in addition to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which is applicable in all fifty states as well. The contracts are drafted in Ohio but are implemented in your particular state.