Christopher S. Campbell

Christopher S. Campbell

Memphis, TN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Health Care Litigation - Labor and Employment Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Biography

Christopher S. Campbell is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Christopher S. Campbell (“Christopher”) has more than 30 years of combined professional and educational experience representing businesses, health care providers, and insurance carriers in complex litigation. His practice focuses on litigation, trial work, and appellate matters, with significant experience in health care litigation, labor and employment disputes, and the defense of medical malpractice claims. Christopher represents clients in courts throughout Tennessee and provides counsel on matters involving regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Christopher serves as outside defense counsel for one of the region’s largest health care providers, where he assists with litigation, compliance, and related legal matters. He also represents national insurance carriers in cases involving construction, automobile, and insurance-related disputes. His work frequently involves managing high-stakes litigation, coordinating defense strategies, and guiding clients through complex legal and regulatory environments.

Over the course of his career, Christopher has acted as lead counsel in cases that addressed or clarified issues under Tennessee law. These matters include LaFrancine Gibson, as Surviving Relative and Next Friend of Georgia Jones Deceased v. Yellow Cab, No. W2008-02417-COA-R3-CV (Filed December 15, 2009), and Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. v. William Hamilton Smythe, III, et al., No. W2010-01339-SC-R11-CV (Decided April 25, 2013).

Based in Memphis, Christopher works with clients across Tennessee in matters involving Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, providing practical guidance and advocacy throughout all stages of litigation.

Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Shelton PLLC logo

Overview

  • Ouachita Baptist University, B.A., graduated 1994
  • University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1998

  • Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, 2009
  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1997

  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member
  • American Inns of Court - Member
  • Memphis Bar Association - Fee Dispute Committee
  • Memphis Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • National Bar Association - Member
  • National Bar Association - Ben F. Jones Board of Directors, 2009-2010

  • All state and federal courts in Tennessee and Arkansas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, 2009
  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1997
  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member
  • American Inns of Court - Member
  • Memphis Bar Association - Fee Dispute Committee
  • Memphis Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • National Bar Association - Member
  • National Bar Association - Ben F. Jones Board of Directors, 2009-2010
  • Ouachita Baptist University, B.A., graduated 1994
  • University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1998
  • All state and federal courts in Tennessee and Arkansas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
  • Disciplinary District 9 Hearing Committee Member of The BPR (Tennessee)

  • National Black Lawyers: Top 100

  • Tennessee Commission for Continuing Legal Education & Specialization

  • Tennessee’s First Judicial Nominating Commission

Additional Information

  • Civic and Community Involvement
  • Tennessee CLE Commission
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities, Board of Directors
  • Ouachita Baptist University, Alumni Advisory Board

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