
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee
Rankings

Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
About
Provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
The team was thoughtful, proactive and anticipated what might concern us.
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSAI thought the Baker team was amazing, it communicated very well and provided timely updates.
Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 1 
Band 1 
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 1 
Band 1 
Gary C Shockley
Gary Shockley handles class action and single-plaintiff claims involving entities in the healthcare and construction industries, among others. Band 2 
Band 2 
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 2 
Band 2 
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.
Ranked Individuals at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (4)
Members
Provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Brigid Carpenter
View profile of Brigid Carpenter
Gary C Shockley
View profile of Gary C Shockley
John S Hicks
View profile of John S Hicks
Christy Tosh Crider
View profile of Christy Tosh Crider
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.