Charles F. Dingman

Charles F. Dingman is an attorney with Kozak & Gayer in Augusta, Maine who focuses on administrative and regulatory health care law. His practice includes reimbursement audits and appeals, legislative advocacy, certificate-of-need matters, tax-exempt organizations, government contracting, licensing and certification, administrative hearings, judicial review, and regulation affecting health and education organizations. The work requires careful attention to the governing law, factual record, deadlines, and practical consequences for the client.

Dingman earned an A.B. from Bowdoin College in 1975 and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 1978. His legal education preceded a career that has included government, regulatory, and private-practice roles centered on complex administrative systems. This background supports careful analysis, clear writing, and practical problem solving in matters involving health care regulation, reimbursement, administrative law, licensing, and government contracting.

Dingman previously practiced at Preti Flaherty, worked as an attorney for the Maine Public Utilities Commission, and served as the first General Counsel of the Maine Health Care Finance Commission. These roles provided substantial experience with agencies, regulated entities, reimbursement structures, and contested administrative proceedings. Across these matters, Dingman evaluates the legal and factual issues that shape strategy, negotiation, and the available path toward resolution.

Charles F. Dingman has received recognition in administrative and health law and has been honored for professional service. His background in government and private practice supports clients facing reimbursement, licensing, compliance, contracting, and other regulatory issues that require both legal analysis and familiarity with agency process. This approach keeps legal strategy connected to the client’s practical objectives and the specific demands of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kozak & Gayer, P.A.
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Chair, Administrative Law section and Member, Health Law section, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and Cooperating Attorney, Maine Equal Justice Partners
• Chair, Legislative Committee, Justice Action Group
• Member, American Health Lawyers Association
• Member, Governance Committee, Campaign for Justice
• Chair, Finance Committee, Maine Democratic Party

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• Columbia University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bowdoin College
  A.B.

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