Ms. Haines is a health care and elder law attorney. She has earned a reputation as one of Maryland’s most respected health care attorneys for her representation of hospitals, medical and health-related foundations, health care systems, nursing homes, home health agencies, physicians and pharmacies. She also practices in the guardianship field.

Ms. Haines counsels hospitals on a broad range of legal matters, including contract disputes and negotiations; hospital privileges and credentials; patient care; policy, licensing, accreditation and regulatory matters; HIPAA issues; medical staff bylaws; and fraud and abuse investigations and litigation. She also advises physicians and dentists on privileging and credentialing, licensing, payor issues, contracts and peer review activities.

Ms. Haines represents individuals and institutions in guardianship matters and has been appointed as guardian of property in a number of cases. For clients who are competent, but who recognize that they need assistance, she often serves as attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney to handle financial and health care needs based on her clients’ instructions. In fulfilling her duties to the court or to her clients, Ms. Haines works with both county and private social workers in order to provide the highest quality of life possible. In addition, she ensures that bills get paid and money is managed efficiently to meet the needs of her clients and wards.

Recognitions

• Chambers USA, Healthcare, Maryland (2011–Present)
• The Best Lawyers in America^®, Elder Law and Health Care Law (2012–Present),  Health Care Law "Lawyer of the Year" (2024)
• Maryland Super Lawyers^®, Health Care (2007, 2009–2010, 2013–2022)
• Washington, DC Super Lawyers^®, Health Care (2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015)
• AV Preeminent^®: Martindale-Hubbell^® Peer Review Ratings™

Memberships & Activities

• Chair/Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer: Health Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association 
• Former Member: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Advisory Board for Patient Safety
• Former Member: Hebrew Home, Rockville, Patient Safety Committee
• Member: Maryland State Bar Association (Health Law Section Council 1993-present, Health Law Section 1989-present, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council 2014-2015, Board of Governors 2010-2012)
• Member: American Health Lawyers Association (1983-present)
• Auxiliary Board Member: Days End Farm Horse Rescue