Tim Gutwald is a solutions-oriented attorney who helps healthcare companies grow with confidence while navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes. As a Partner at Elevare Law, he specializes in telemedicine, virtual behavioral health, digital health, and direct-to-consumer care, guiding founders and operators through multi-state expansion and compliance.

Tim brings a rare combination of in-house leadership and firm experience. As a former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for several health tech companies, he understands firsthand how legal guidance impacts day-to-day operations and growth strategy. His background in litigation also equips him to handle employment matters, contract and payor disputes, regulatory investigations and risk mitigation with an eye toward both prevention and resolution.

He brings deep expertise in privacy, security, HIPAA, and tracking technologies, having worked with clients ranging from early-stage startups to national health systems. Before joining Elevare, he helped a telepsychiatry company  scale its presence from 12 to 40+ states with a 20x increase in revenue. 

Clients trust Tim not just for his sharp legal mind, but for his ability to make complex issues feel manageable - and to show up like part of the team when it counts most. Clients appreciate that Tim provides clear, straightforward advice and works with them to find creative solutions to problems instead of saying “no.”

Tim earned his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law (magna cum laude) and holds an undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College.

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tim lives with his wife, five children, a dog, and a cat. Outside of work, you can find him coaching youth sports, cheering on his favorite soccer teams ("Come on United!"), watching medical dramas, and reading history and philosophy books.

Licensed In: Michigan