# Dental CEO Podcast #48 - Avoiding Legal Landmines in Dentistry: Leases, Partnerships, and Costly Mistakes

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Podcast: [The Dental CEO Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dental-ceo-podcast-7180211)
Published: 2026-01-26T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3266

## Resource

Eric Masson, Partner at Eskow Law Group, joins Scott Leune on The Dental CEO Podcast to break down the legal strategies dentists need when starting, buying, or growing a practice. Drawing from years of experience in healthcare transactions, Eric explains why lease agreements are often landlord-friendly, why legal counsel should be involved before signing a Letter of Intent, and how to properly structure associate agreements, non-competes, and partnerships to avoid costly disputes. He also shares insights on deal fatigue, partner buy-outs, and DSO structures for asset protection, estate planning, and easier access to capital—providing essential legal knowledge every dental practice owner should understand.

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