Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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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 wid...
Jody Offutt Simmons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jody Offutt practices law in Huntington, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jody Offutt Simmons since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jody Offutt Simmons is held by...
Mike, a partner with Hull Barrett, has 38 years of trial experience. He tried his first jury trial in 1989 and since then has tried over a 100 cases to verdict in the State and Federal Courts. His litigation experience early on was varied and included both criminal and civil matters, however, he eventually developed a general insurance defense practice with an emphasis on defense of businesses and trucking companies in tort matters. Over time he also began defending hospitals and health care ...
Anne Kindling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Anne, who practices law in Topeka, Kansas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Anne Kindling devotes her practice to health and hospital law, administ...
Scott Provencher is a trial lawyer with extensive experience representing hospitals, psychiatric and behavioral health facilities, pharmacies and pharmacists, and physician groups and physicians in civil litigation matters. Scott also handles litigation related to commercial disputes, including claims for breach of contract, tortious interference with business expectancies, misappropriation of trade secrets and a host of other disputes between businesses. He also defends products-liability an...
Adam V. Maiocco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Adam V. practices law in Shelton, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Adam V. Maiocco since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adam V. Maiocco is he...
Kevin M. Norchi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kevin M. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin M. Norchi since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin M. Norchi is held by other lawyers.
Lisa Williams McKay was born in Columbus, Mississippi, but has lived in Jackson, Mississippi since graduating from law school in 1993. She has litigated matters in state and federal court with particular emphasis on the defense of doctors, hospitals and nursing homes. Mrs. McKay is married to Kevin McKay and they have two daughters. The McKays are active members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth Salinas Van Orman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Salinas Van Orman since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth Salinas Van Orman is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Kelly’s practice covers a wide range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and appellate law. He has handled appeals involving many areas of the law, including medical malpractice, patent infringement, fraud, bad faith, employment law, premises liability, workers’ compensation, education law, and civil rights claims.
Dick Wiles defends physicians and health care providers in medical malpractice claims. He has tried more than 100 medical practice cases in state and federal courts. He also represents physicians in administrative proceedings before the Texas Medical Board. Dick also represents medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in product liability cases. Dick is widely recognized for his excellence in medical malpractice and product liability defense. He receives many of his clients f...
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