Charles P. Sukurs

Attorney | Indianapolis

Phone: (317) 977-1452
| Fax: (317) 633-4878

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Office Locations

Indianapolis

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.
500 N. Meridian Street
Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1293

About Charles

Charles “Chad” Sukurs is a health care transactions attorney who advises health care leaders on strategic mergers, acquisitions and alignment opportunities. 

He represents hospitals, physicians, physician groups, dental practices and other health care organizations in complex transactions and ongoing business matters, combining deep industry knowledge with a practical, strategic approach. Chad regularly helps clients navigate governance considerations, tax‑exempt issues and physician alignment initiatives that support long‑term growth and stability. 

Chad’s practice includes: 

  • Advising on hospital and health system mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; 
  • Structuring physician alignment and physician practice transactions; 
  • Counseling on governance, tax exemption and general business matters; and 
  • Supporting general corporate transactions and strategic initiatives. 

In addition, Chad served as in‑house Chief Legal Officer for a 25‑hospital Catholic regional health system, where he oversaw legal operations and led a significant governance restructuring.  

Chad lives in Indianapolis with his wife and their three children.

Services

EDUCATION

Indiana University, B.A., with distinction - 1999

Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D. - 2002

ADMITTED TO BAR

  • Indiana - 2002
  • U.S. District Court, Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana - 2002

memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Health Law Association

honors

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers Health Care Law “Lawyer of the Year” – 2025
  • Chambers USA | Healthcare, Indiana – 2025

Representative Transactions Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a regional, non-profit network of community and specialty hospitals in the acquisition of a radiology group practice’s assets, ARs and employment of roughly 65 physicians.
  • Lead counsel for a county hospital in its sale to a larger health system.
  • Lead counsel for a county hospital for a comprehensive management arrangement with a large health system.
  • Lead counsel to a large non-profit regional health system in the acquisition of a 480-bed hospital and related care sites including medical office buildings, ASCs, outpatient care sites and a medical group.
  • Lead counsel to a large non-profit regional health system in a membership interest purchase transaction, acquiring the remaining ownership interest in a small regional hospital from its joint venture partner.
  • Lead counsel to a private-equity backed dental MSO representing 25 independent dental practices in their collective sale to private-equity.
  • Lead counsel for merger of two health systems, forming the largest health system (and largest employer) in a particular state.
  • Lead counsel for a health system’s acquisition of a large, multi-specialty physician practice, including more than 200 providers, surgery centers, and an endoscopy center.

Press Releases

Hall Render Represents Centurion Foundation in Rhode Island Hospital Acquisition, Preserving Essential Health Care Services 
[03/09/26 ] SEE MORE

Publications

FTC and DOJ Release Finalized Merger Guidelines
[12/27/23] SEE MORE

Presentations

Tax Talk: Navigating Scrutiny of the Community Benefit Standard for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Tax Talk: Navigating Scrutiny of the Community Benefit Standard for Tax-Exempt Hospitals [02/11/2025] SEE MORE

Webinars

Tax Talk: Navigating Scrutiny of the Community Benefit Standard for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
[02/11/25 ] SEE MORE

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