ABOUT THE FIRM

Trident Health Law is a mission-driven firm built for complexity, serving clients across the healthcare ecosystem who are committed to advancing equity, innovation, and public health.

OUR MISSION

To empower clients navigating the complex sea of health law with clarity, compassion, and integrity—solving real-world problems while contributing to a more just, functional, and inclusive U.S. health system.

OUR VISION

We strive to be a health law firm that leads national conversations, shapes transformative policies, and serves as a trusted partner for those committed to a better, more equitable future for healthcare and public health.

OUR CORE VALUES

Authenticity & Integrity

We speak plainly, act ethically, and mean what we say. No legal jargon—just clear, honest counsel you can trust.

Empowerment & Partnership

We don’t just help you comply—we help you lead strategically and own your choices with confidence.

Excellence with Empathy

Legal expertise paired with genuine care—because great outcomes require both precision and compassion.

Curiosity & Depth

Surface-level answers aren’t enough. We dig deep to understand the full context of your challenges and opportunities.

Public Good

We center democratic values, public service, and civic health in everything we do.

HOW WE THINK: Omne Trium Perfectum

Health Law. Perfected in Threes.

We stand at the intersection of health, law, and governance, guided by three foundational triads that shape how we think, analyze, and advocate:

3 Branches of Government

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

3 Jurisdictional Levels

Federal, State/Tribal/Territorial, Local

3 Stakeholder Groups

Patients & Communities, Providers & Care Delivery, Facilitators & Institutions

We believe omne trium perfectum—that perfection lies in threes. This triadic philosophy shapes not only how we think, but how we advocate for transformative change in healthcare.

Diagram illustrating Trident Health Law's triadic philosophy: three branches of government, three jurisdictional levels, and three stakeholder groups

Born of Complexity. Built for Clarity.

Trident Health Law was founded to meet a critical need: legal counsel fluent in the real-world complexity of American healthcare, with the experience to navigate both regulatory intricacies and practical implementation challenges.

Our Experience Spans:

Federal Health Agencies

Deep experience with HHS, CDC, FDA, and CMS regulations and public programs

Clinical Research & Data Governance

Scientific ethics, data privacy, and research compliance in healthcare settings

Public Health & Emergency Preparedness

Coalition building, crisis response, and population health initiatives

Health Innovation & Technology

Policy design, digital health regulation, and emerging technology oversight

Whether advising a health department on overdose prevention strategies, supporting a clinician-entrepreneur navigating FDA pathways, or guiding a national coalition through complex regulatory terrain, we bring a rare combination of legal rigor, scientific literacy, and policy precision to every engagement.

Meet Our Founder

Brian A. Smith, JD, MPH - Founder and Principal Attorney

Brian A. Smith, JD, MPH

Founder & Principal Attorney

Brian brings an insider’s perspective to health law, offering strategic counsel rooted in regulatory depth and public health insight. With federal experience at the HHS Office of the General Counsel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, he understands how health law operates from the inside out.

His work has focused on organ allocation policy, administrative law, telehealth regulation, public health data governance, overdose prevention, medical device regulations, and more—making him a trusted advisor for clients navigating federal, state, and local health law landscapes with confidence and strategic foresight.