Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 
Heidi Barcus has dedicated her legal career to advocating for healthcare professionals and institutions in the complex arena of healthcare liability. As a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, she has established herself as a preeminent figure in the field, offering unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients. Licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Kentucky, Ms. Barcus has consistently demonstrated her legal ability by successfully defending a wide array of healthcare entities in state and federal courts. Her extensive clientele includes hospitals, physicians, nurses, medical practices, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Ms. Barcus has expertly navigated the intricacies of healthcare law, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Ms. Barcus’ dedication to her craft has earned her recognition as a specialist in Medical Professional Liability, a distinction awarded by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. This certification is a testament to her exceptional skills and her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal practice in the healthcare sector. What makes Heidi Barcus truly unique is her comprehensive understanding of healthcare liability issues. Before joining Lewis Thomason, she served as a staff attorney and assistant general counsel at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a Level IV trauma center. In this role, she directed the day-to-day legal services of the hospital and provided invaluable counsel to the hospital administration on a wide range of legal matters, including healthcare liability, HIPAA compliance, and employment law.
Heidi A. Barcus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.
Heidi has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heidi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
