Adam S. Guetzow
Adam S. Guetzow
Partner
He/Him
"I utilize an industry-specific approach to my representation of clients. If I take on a matter, I am fully committed to achieving the best possible resolution for my client, not only for the issue at hand, but also by leaning on my deep knowledge of the industry to assess how any resolution may impact later operational issues that may arise in swiftly changing regulatory and legal landscapes."
Adam S. Guetzow
Partner
He/Him
"I utilize an industry-specific approach to my representation of clients. If I take on a matter, I am fully committed to achieving the best possible resolution for my client, not only for the issue at hand, but also by leaning on my deep knowledge of the industry to assess how any resolution may impact later operational issues that may arise in swiftly changing regulatory and legal landscapes."
About Adam
Adam serves as chair of the firm’s national Health Care Practice Group.
He focuses his practice exclusively on representing aging service providers, advising clients across the full continuum of care, including home services agencies, home nursing agencies, assisted living facilities, sheltered care facilities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and skilled nursing facilities. Adam routinely appears for and defends clients before the regulatory agencies that oversee the aging services industry, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Adam is a trial-tested litigator with a proven track record in handling disputes that extend beyond the administrative process. He brings substantial trial, deposition, and mediation experience and is effective both in and out of the courtroom. He has tried and arbitrated cases in Illinois, New York, Virginia, and California on a pro hac vice basis and has presented arguments before every US District Court in Illinois as well as the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court. Clients benefit from his tribunal experience, gaining insights into jurisdictional and venue-specific advantages and pitfalls in litigation.
Adam is a regular speaker and author on aging services industry issues.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Successfully challenged state licensure violations and fines for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, sheltered care facilities, and home services agencies.
- Reduced litigation risk by drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements for skilled nursing facilities in legal matters brought by former residents.
- Obtained favorable outcomes in resident involuntary transfer and discharge actions.
- Secured favorable outcomes following abuse, neglect and incident investigations and successfully represented skilled nursing facilities in related litigation.
- Effectively challenged CMS termination of provider Medicare agreements.
- Improved liability protection and compliance through revised resident admission agreements designed to mitigate and transfer risk while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Recognition
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine, 40 Under Forty – Illinois Lawyers to Watch, 2021
- Leading Lawyer, Emerging Lawyer, Civil Rights/Constitutional Law; Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Defense Law: General
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Specialized Certificate in Advocacy; CALI Award for Excellence, Legal Writing; Dean's List; Moot Court
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 2009
- Indiana University, BA, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Sheltered Care Town Hall," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Arbitration Agreements – A New and Ever-Changing Frontier," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 22, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "The Power of Legal Privilege – The Long Term Care Quality Assurance Act," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 22, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Deposition Preparation," Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends, Naperville, Illinois, November 19, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Anatomy of an Administrative Enforcement Action," Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends, Naperville, Illinois, November 19, 2024
Events
- Hinshaw Partners to Lead Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp at LeadingAge Illinois, Oct 21, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored LeadingAge Illinois 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo, Jul 21, 2025
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends Event, Nov 19, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at the Hinshaw-Sponsored 2024 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, July 30-31, 2024
- Adam Guetzow to Speak at LeadingAge Illinois Sheltered Care Bootcamp, May 15, 2024
Healthcare Alert
Hinshaw Alerts
- California Expands Non-Economic Damages In Survival Actions, Dec 30, 2021
- Updated Visitor Guidelines for Skilled Nursing Facilities Regarding Illinois, Indiana, and Federal Requirements, Mar 24, 2021
- CMS Proposes Rule to Reverse Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Ban, Jun 12, 2017
- CMS Begins Enforcement of New State Surveyors Requirement-Resident Abuse through Photography, Mar 2, 2017
- U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Stalling and Possibly Precluding CMS’ Final Rule’s Ban on Long-Term Care Resident Arbitration Agreements, Nov 15, 2016
Hinshaw Newsletter
- Long-Term Care Quarterly - September 2015 Edition, Sep 3, 2015
In The News
- Hinshaw's Aging Services Team Discusses Why Culturally Appropriate Care for LGBTQ+ Residents is Also a Smart Business Strategy, Apr 28, 2025
- Adam Guetzow and Elizabeth Heredia Co-Author a Chapter in 2023 Edition of the "Long-Term Care Litigation" IICLE Handbook, Nov 15, 2023
- Hinshaw Health Care Co-Chair Adam Guetzow Profiled in McKnights Long-Term Care News Podcast and Law360, Jul 10, 2023
- Adam Guetzow Quoted in Article on Rogue Employees and Risk Mitigation for Nursing Homes, May 19, 2022
- 3 Ways for Homecare Service Providers to Better Serve LGBTQ Seniors and Benefit from this Emerging Market Demographic, Apr 27, 2021
Press Releases
- Adam Guetzow Appointed Co-Practice Group Leader of Hinshaw's Health Care Practice, Jun 20, 2023
- Hinshaw Attorney Adam Guetzow Appointed to LeadingAge Legal Committee, Jan 20, 2022
- Hinshaw Partner Adam Guetzow Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Sep 14, 2021
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, Apr 25, 2018
- Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Announces Election of 11 New Partners, Jul 1, 2016
Webinars
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present on Ethics for Adjusters, Jul 22, 2021
- Trio of Hinshaw Attorneys Address Potential Employment and Liability Impacts of COVID-19 Vaccines in Senior Living Communities, Jan 13, 2021
- Hinshaw and LeadingAge Illinois to Present Virtual 2020 Illinois Home Care Services Bootcamp, Sep 16, 2020
- Adam Guetzow to Present on Risks for Potential COVID-19 Litigation and Liabilities for Long-Term Care Providers, Aug 18, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present at LeadingAge HR Virtual Workshop, July 28 – 29, 2020
Interests
Did you know...
Adam enjoys spending time with his family, whether at a Midwestern lake town during summer, pretending to be more of a 'foodie' than he really is, or teaching his kids about all the good things in life.
Community/Civic Activities
- Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Young Leader Development Program, Former Co-Chair; Associate Board, Co-Chair; Chicago/Upper Midwest Regional Board, Management Committee, 2016
- Sigma Alpha Mu, Alumnus
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Sheltered Care Town Hall," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Arbitration Agreements – A New and Ever-Changing Frontier," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 22, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "The Power of Legal Privilege – The Long Term Care Quality Assurance Act," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 22, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Deposition Preparation," Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends, Naperville, Illinois, November 19, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Anatomy of an Administrative Enforcement Action," Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends, Naperville, Illinois, November 19, 2024
Events
- Hinshaw Partners to Lead Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp at LeadingAge Illinois, Oct 21, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored LeadingAge Illinois 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo, Jul 21, 2025
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends Event, Nov 19, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at the Hinshaw-Sponsored 2024 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, July 30-31, 2024
- Adam Guetzow to Speak at LeadingAge Illinois Sheltered Care Bootcamp, May 15, 2024
Healthcare Alert
Hinshaw Alerts
- California Expands Non-Economic Damages In Survival Actions, Dec 30, 2021
- Updated Visitor Guidelines for Skilled Nursing Facilities Regarding Illinois, Indiana, and Federal Requirements, Mar 24, 2021
- CMS Proposes Rule to Reverse Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Ban, Jun 12, 2017
- CMS Begins Enforcement of New State Surveyors Requirement-Resident Abuse through Photography, Mar 2, 2017
- U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Stalling and Possibly Precluding CMS’ Final Rule’s Ban on Long-Term Care Resident Arbitration Agreements, Nov 15, 2016
Hinshaw Newsletter
- Long-Term Care Quarterly - September 2015 Edition, Sep 3, 2015
In The News
- Hinshaw's Aging Services Team Discusses Why Culturally Appropriate Care for LGBTQ+ Residents is Also a Smart Business Strategy, Apr 28, 2025
- Adam Guetzow and Elizabeth Heredia Co-Author a Chapter in 2023 Edition of the "Long-Term Care Litigation" IICLE Handbook, Nov 15, 2023
- Hinshaw Health Care Co-Chair Adam Guetzow Profiled in McKnights Long-Term Care News Podcast and Law360, Jul 10, 2023
- Adam Guetzow Quoted in Article on Rogue Employees and Risk Mitigation for Nursing Homes, May 19, 2022
- 3 Ways for Homecare Service Providers to Better Serve LGBTQ Seniors and Benefit from this Emerging Market Demographic, Apr 27, 2021
Press Releases
- Adam Guetzow Appointed Co-Practice Group Leader of Hinshaw's Health Care Practice, Jun 20, 2023
- Hinshaw Attorney Adam Guetzow Appointed to LeadingAge Legal Committee, Jan 20, 2022
- Hinshaw Partner Adam Guetzow Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Sep 14, 2021
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, Apr 25, 2018
- Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Announces Election of 11 New Partners, Jul 1, 2016
Webinars
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present on Ethics for Adjusters, Jul 22, 2021
- Trio of Hinshaw Attorneys Address Potential Employment and Liability Impacts of COVID-19 Vaccines in Senior Living Communities, Jan 13, 2021
- Hinshaw and LeadingAge Illinois to Present Virtual 2020 Illinois Home Care Services Bootcamp, Sep 16, 2020
- Adam Guetzow to Present on Risks for Potential COVID-19 Litigation and Liabilities for Long-Term Care Providers, Aug 18, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present at LeadingAge HR Virtual Workshop, July 28 – 29, 2020
