For more than twenty years, Jeff Steltzer has worked at the intersection of higher education, compliance, and federal regulation. A licensed Georgia attorney and experienced medical school compliance administrator and university research integrity officer, Jeff brings rare insider knowledge to the representation of faculty and licensed professionals facing allegations that threaten their careers, reputations, and licenses.
In addition to his legal practice, Jeff currently serves in a research integrity and compliance role at Georgia State University. He previously held senior compliance and research integrity positions at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Emory University School of Medicine. He brings a rare insider perspective to matters involving university investigations, federal research oversight, and proceedings before the Georgia Composite Medical Board and other licensing boards.
Earlier in his career, Jeff conducted and published academic research, giving him firsthand insight into the realities of the research environment and the professional consequences of Research Misconduct allegations.
Jeff also represents individuals seeking Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI) benefits, guiding clients through applications, hearings, and appeals. He delivers strategic, aggressive advocacy to protect his clients’ careers, financial security, and futures.
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A call, letter, subpoena, or interview request from a State Medical Board of Ohio (Board) investigator can place a physician’s license, reputation, employment, hospital privileges, and livelihood at risk. Even when the underlying patient complaint appears minor—or plainly wrong—the physician’s first response can materially affect how the investigation develops. In fiscal year 2025, the Board […]
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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached a proposed settlement with OhioHealth aimed at stopping the healthcare system from enforcing contract terms that allegedly limited insurers’ ability to help patients find lower-cost care. The proposed settlement was filed June 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern […]
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