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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Baker Donelson's litigation attorneys bring deep legal knowledge, sound judgment, and business-minded strategy to high-stakes litigation. We listen first understanding our clients' business models and legal goals allows us to tailor case strategies that range from limiting financial exposure to enforcing rights in court. With clients across virtually every industry, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, we focus on resolving disputes efficiently, effectively, and with a view toward long-term impact.

Many of our trial lawyers concentrate in specific industries, enabling us to field agile client service teams with the insight needed to anticipate issues and navigate risk. We routinely resolve complex commercial disputes, drawing on experience before state and federal courts nationwide. Our trial attorneys are licensed in more than 20 states and have tried cases in 48. Several are former judicial clerks and are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous appellate courts.

Baker Donelson lawyers are recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, and include members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, ABOTA, IADC, and DRI. Our readiness to take difficult cases to trial and our reputation for success positions clients favorably in negotiations and in court. We also offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to client priorities without compromising quality.

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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Tennessee


What the Team is Known For
Baker Donelson retains a comprehensive commercial disputes practice in Tennessee, with considerable experience handling intellectual property, bankruptcy, securities and wider business tort claims. It enjoys a strong reputation for its adroit handling of medical malpractice claims, acting for a range of medical professionals, hospitals and healthcare systems. The firm's areas of expertise also include contractual disputes.

Strengths

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  • The team was thoughtful, proactive and anticipated what might concern us.

    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSA
  • I thought the Baker team was amazing, it communicated very well and provided timely updates.

    Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christy Tosh Crider
    Band 1Christy Tosh Crider

    Christy Tosh Crider

    Christy Crider chairs the healthcare litigation team at Baker Donelson and handles a range of medical malpractice claims from the firm's Nashville office. She is especially noted for her work representing senior living facilities and nursing homes. She is also well experienced assisting with product liability issues.

  • Band 1Gary C Shockley
    Band 1Gary C Shockley

    Gary C Shockley

    Gary Shockley handles class action and single-plaintiff claims involving entities in the healthcare and construction industries, among others.
  • Band 2Brigid Carpenter
    Band 2Brigid Carpenter

    Brigid Carpenter

    Brigid Carpenter often handles product liability cases and general commercial disputes on behalf of clients in the insurance, healthcare and transportation sectors. In addition to her client work she is managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Nashville office.
    • Brigid is fantastic.

      Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSA
  • Band 2John S Hicks
    Band 2John S Hicks

    John S Hicks

    John Hicks has longstanding expertise as a trial lawyer, handling class actions, business torts and shareholder disputes. Based in Nashville, his client base includes automobile manufacturers as well as insurance companies.

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