Dustin T. Wachler

Dustin T. Wachler is a seasoned attorney based in Rochester, Michigan, with a comprehensive practice in healthcare law. He concentrates on transactional and regulatory issues, as well as Fraud & Abuse matters. Dustin provides nationwide counsel to healthcare providers on compliance with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and other pertinent fraud and abuse regulations. He also defends various healthcare providers and suppliers in audits by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors.

Dustin graduated with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was awarded a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. He also attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, consistently earning a place on the Dean's List. His academic journey began with a B.A. in Political Science and a concentration in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.

Before joining Wachler & Associates, P.C., Dustin gained valuable experience working with the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, Illinois, and the Wayne County Corporation Counsel in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to his legal practice, he is an investor and advisor to several early-stage companies, including healthcare start-ups in the United States and India.

Dustin is admitted to practice in both Michigan and New York. He actively participates in professional organizations, including the State Bar of Michigan's Health Care Law Section and the State Bar of New York's Health Law Section. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and Oakland County Bar Association. He has served as Vice Chair of the American Bar Association YLD's Health Law Committee and currently acts as Lead Coordinator for the American Health Lawyers Association's Fraud & Abuse Practice Group.

Recently, Dustin was appointed to a three-year term on the State Bar of Michigan's Health Care Law Section Council, overseeing the Health Care Law Section. He also chairs the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section's New Lawyers and Law Students Committee.