Virgil Ochoa

Member

Virgil Ochoa is a trusted advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for medical professionals, including dentists, endodontists, oral surgeons, veterinarians, and managed service organizations. With decades of experience, he understands the unique emotional attachments these professionals have to their practices and the complexities involved in growing or selling a business.

Leveraging his extensive knowledge of corporate practice of medicine regulations and a robust background in buy-sell transactions, Virgil ensures that deals proceed smoothly, fostering successful new partnerships. He recognizes that transitioning to a new business model—whether buying, selling, or affiliating—can be daunting, even when it makes financial sense.

Virgil prioritizes building strong personal relationships with his clients, guiding them through every aspect of a transaction. He clarifies the risks and challenges of monetizing their practices, allowing them to concentrate on their clinical expertise.

In addition to advising on affiliations, Virgil represents service organizations in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate finance matters, addressing all their legal and business needs. His dedication to his clients and deep understanding of the M&A landscape make him a powerful resource for navigating these critical transactions.

“I take great pleasure and satisfaction from bringing everyone to the table and creating new relationships through which they will all benefit.”

Education

- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2009
- Webster University, M.A., 2001
- The University of Texas at El Paso, B.A., 1999

Bar and Court Admissions

Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2009
Court Admissions
- Texas State Courts, 2009
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Professional Recognition

- Recognized as a Rising Star in Bankruptcy: Business and International Law by Texas Super Lawyers^®, 2015-2019

Affiliations

- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Hispanic National Bar Association, Member
- American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), Member
- International Compliance and Professional Association (ICPA), Member

Community

- Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
- Inaugural Golf for Hope Tournament, El Paso, Texas, Co-Chair, January 2005-July 2005

Dallas 214-462-6410

Areas of client focus

Practices

Corporate and Finance

Industries

Dental Service Organizations (DSO)Healthcare M&A Management Services Organization Veterinary Service Organizations (VSO)

Latest News and Insights

Events8.6.25

12th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference…

Speaking Engagements5.29.25

Legal Matters That Matter

Virgil was a solo presenter at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery conference in Las Vegas, NV. This…

Speaking Engagements5.28.25

From Platform to Exit: Driving ROI in PPM and Healthcare Investments

Virgil was a panelist at the Healthcare Capital Markets and Innovations Summit in Columbus, OH.

Advised on a complex, multi-step transaction involving the simultaneous acquisition of 28 locations across three states, an equity restructuring, recapitalization with a new lender, and the redemption of a restrictive private equity partner.
Regularly represents oral surgeons in affiliating to MSOs in more than 30 transactions.
Regularly represents endodontists in affiliating with DSOs/MSOs in more than 50 transactions.
Regularly represents periodontist practices in affiliating with DSOs.
Represents several large DSOs in multiple acquisitions and provides regular legal support.
Assisted esthetics center with affiliation with new Medical Service Organization platform.
Represented group in a $100 million investment in veterinarian platform.
Represented group in formation of veterinary service organization.
Represented dentists in selling assets and affiliating with a DSO in a $50 million transaction.
Represented multi-specialty group in affiliating with a DSO in a $75 million transaction.
Represented combined dental and aesthetic group in formation and expansion.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $25 million acquisition.
Represented founding dentist group in a $15 million sale and affiliation with private equity-backed DSO.
Represented private equity-backed group in forming DSO and affiliating with founding dentists in a $14 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery center with affiliation with new Medical Service Organization platform in a $31 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery practice in selling assets to private equity firm in a $50 million transaction.
Represented endodontist practice in affiliating with DSO in a $20 million transaction.
Represented endodontist practice in affiliating with DSO in a $25 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery practice in selling assets to private equity firm in a $11.8 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery practice in affiliating with DSO in a $19 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery practice in affiliating with DSO in a $17.5 million transaction.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $15 million acquisition.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $11 million acquisition.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $16.9 million acquisition.
Represented oral surgery practice in affiliating with DSO in a $20 million transaction.
Represented oral surgery practice in affiliating with DSO in a $29 million transaction.
Represented endodontist practice in affiliating with DSO in a $11 million transaction.
Represented multi-specialty group in affiliating with DSO in a $68 million transaction.
Represented dentist in affiliating with DSO in a $11.9 million transaction.
Represented dentists in affiliating with DSO in a $44 million transaction.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $12.8 million acquisition.
Represented endodontists in affiliating with DSO in a $10.6 million transaction.
Represented private equity-backed group in affiliating with dental office in a $18.8 million acquisition.
Represented dentists in affiliating with DSO in a $110 million transaction.
Represented dental practice in affiliating with DSO in a $48 million transaction.
Represented orthodontic practice in affiliating with DSO in a $28.5 million transaction.
Represented dentist in affiliating with DSO in a $10 million transaction.
Represented multi-specialty group in affiliating with a DSO in a $18 million transaction.
Represented dentist in affiliating with DSO in a $11 million transaction.
Represented dental practice in affiliating with DSO in a $11.5 million transaction.
Represented orthodontic practice in affiliating with DSO in a $22.5 million transaction.
Regularly representing dentists in buying and selling their practices, ranging from $1 million to $50 million.
Regularly representing private equity groups in affiliating with dental practices, acquiring non-clinical assets, and forming DSOs, ranging from $1 million to $40 million.
Regularly represents dentists and orthodontists in selling assets and affiliating with DSOs/MSOs.

Dallas 214-462-6410

Areas of client focus

Practices

Corporate and Finance

Industries

Dental Service Organizations (DSO)Healthcare M&A Management Services Organization Veterinary Service Organizations (VSO)

08.06.25

12th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Events

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…
05.29.25

Legal Matters That Matter

Speaking Engagements

Virgil was a solo presenter at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery conference in Las Vegas, NV. This presentation was a part of the “Aesthetic Business Builder Symposium - Setting Up Your Practice for Success …
05.28.25

From Platform to Exit: Driving ROI in PPM and Healthcare Investments

Speaking Engagements

Virgil was a panelist at the Healthcare Capital Markets and Innovations Summit in Columbus, OH.
05.04.25

Private Equity: Friend or Foe and What to Know

Speaking Engagements

Virgil was a panelist at the CORE Mastery Aesthetic Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
02.15.25

Keys to a Regulatory Compliant MedSpa Organization

Speaking Engagements

Virgil was a solo presenter at the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress conference in Miami, FL. This presentation was a part of “The Business of Aesthetics: Risk Management & Compliance”…
02.08.25

Importance of Employment Contracts

Speaking Engagements

Virgil Ochoa gave presentation, "Importance of Employment Contacts" at the Independence Partner Meeting.

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Dallas 214-462-6410

Areas of client focus

Practices

Corporate and Finance

Industries

Dental Service Organizations (DSO)Healthcare M&A Management Services Organization Veterinary Service Organizations (VSO)

Virgil Ochoa

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