Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
W. Timothy "Tim" Hayes, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Tim Hayes is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee who focuses his practice on defending healthcare providers and medical organizations in complex litigation. Since 1990, he has represented healthcare facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis clinics, and individual medical professionals in professional liability matters. His work includes defending physicians, nurses, dentists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers in cases involving Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in state and federal courts.
Tim regularly guides clients through every phase of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and discovery through trial and resolution. In addition to healthcare liability matters, he represents insured clients in a wide range of civil litigation, including personal injury claims, workers’ compensation disputes, construction-related matters, automobile accidents, premises liability claims, and insurance coverage issues.
He also maintains an active transportation defense practice, representing trucking companies and commercial drivers in liability lawsuits. Through his practice in Memphis and throughout Tennessee, Tim works with healthcare providers, insurers, and businesses facing significant legal and regulatory challenges.
Overview
- Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., graduated 1986
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1989
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Memphis Bar Association - Fellow
- Memphis Bar Association - Board of Directors 2012-2015
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1989
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Memphis Bar Association - Fellow
- Memphis Bar Association - Board of Directors 2012-2015
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., graduated 1986
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus:
- Hospital Malpractice
Awards:
Mid-South Super Lawyers
Additional Information
- Notable Cases
- Crotts v. Benchmark Mech. Contrs., Inc., 2001 Tenn. LEXIS 83.
- Delashmit v. City of Covington, 889 S.W.2d 206 (Tenn. 1994).
- Dollar v. Florida Steel Corp., 1998 Tenn. LEXIS 29.
- Fisher v. Makowsky & Ringel, Inc., 1992 Tenn. App. LEXIS 430.
- Gamble v. Mintz, 1991 Tenn. App. LEXIS 47.
- Haywood v. Ormet Aluminum Mill Prods. Corp., 2002 Tenn. LEXIS 201.
- Holder v. Terminex Int’l. Co., L.P., 2001 Tenn. LEXIS 470.
- Jones v. Tipton County, 1997 Tenn. App. LEXIS 697.
- Keeling v. Florida Steel, 2001 Tenn. LEXIS 162.
- McPherson v. William E. George, Inc., 2010 Tenn. App. LEXIS 276.
- Moore v. Town of Collierville, 124 S.W.3d 93 (Tenn. 2004).
- Myers v. AMISUB (SFH), Inc., 382 S.W.3d 300 (Tenn. 2012).
- Parks v. Tennessee Mun. League Risk Mgmt. Pool, 974 S.W.2d 677 (Tenn. 1998).
- Rushing v. Amisub (SFH), Inc., 2017 Tenn. App. LEXIS 90.
- Smith v. Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, 995 S.W.2d 584 (Tenn.App. 1999).
- Thomas v. Pointer, 2012 Tenn. App. LEXIS 443.
- Thompson v. Ameristeel Corp., 2001 Tenn. LEXIS 480.
- West v. AMISUB (SFH), Inc., 2013 Tenn. App. LEXIS 191.
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