W. Bradley "Brad" Gilmer

W. Bradley "Brad" Gilmer

Memphis, TN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Biography

Brad Gilmer is a trial attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout his career, he has represented clients in jury trials and complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice focuses heavily on defending health care providers and organizations in professional negligence claims and other civil litigation.

Brad’s work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants involves representing hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation institutions, physicians, dentists, and other licensed health care professionals. He regularly assists health care organizations and providers facing allegations of medical negligence, helping them navigate litigation, risk management issues, and regulatory concerns.

In addition to defending medical professionals, Brad represents non-medical professionals in professional malpractice claims and defends medical device manufacturers in product liability matters. His broader litigation practice includes representing businesses and individuals in negligence actions, premises liability disputes, lease and contract disputes, and other commercial litigation matters.

Based in Memphis, Brad works with clients throughout Tennessee, providing practical guidance and courtroom advocacy in complex civil cases.

Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Shelton PLLC logo

Overview

  • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 2001
  • University of Mississippi, B.A., graduated 1998

  • Tennessee, 2001

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Memphis Bar Association - Member
  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member

  • United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
  • Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Tennessee, 2001
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Memphis Bar Association - Member
  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member
  • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 2001
  • University of Mississippi, B.A., graduated 1998
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
  • Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
  • United States Supreme Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
Awards:
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2016-2019, 2021-2025

Additional Information

  • Civic and Community Involvement
  • Shelby County Juvenile Court’s Foster Care Review Board, Volunteer to ensure that children under the care of the Department of Children’s Services are receiving appropriate services. Named the Volunteer of the Year in 2018 after recruiting other attorneys to serve on the Foster Care Review Board.
  • Experience Memphis Gardens Host.

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