Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Stephen Hester is an award-winning attorney with a focus on civil litigation. He concentrates his practice on Business and Commercial Litigation, Tort Litigation, and Business Transactions. As a litigator, Stephen has successfully represented individuals and businesses of all types including banks, manufacturers, hospitals, and nursing homes. He has represented architects, engineers, and lawyers in malpractice litigation. He has significant experience with litigated bankruptcy matters, fraudu...
Jason Cashio is an attorney with Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he focuses his practice on product liability litigation and medical malpractice matters for defendants, as well as professional liability and general business litigation. His work includes defending manufacturers and health care providers in complex litigation, with an emphasis on Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Jason regularly advises clients in the he...
Kirby Mason is a partner in HunterMaclean’s litigation practice group , contributing over twenty years of experience to the Firm. A tough litigator, Kirby is at home in the courtroom where she presents the facts and law in a straightforward manner. She is equally effective in front of a jury as in a bench trial or in mediation/arbitration proceedings. Over the years, Kirby has litigated a variety of cases. Her breadth of training and knowledge permits her to represent businesses in cont...
Peter S. Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Peter S. practices law in Salina, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Peter S. Johnston since 2016. 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 Peter S. Johnston is held by othe...
Brian Cathell is a trial lawyer known for his intense preparation and effectiveness in the courtroom. Prior to joining Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC , Brian was a Partner at one of Maryland’s most successful medical malpractice defense firms before realizing that his true passion was helping the victims of medical negligence. During his years of defending health care providers, Brian gained invaluable experience with complicated medical issues and the tactics and strat...
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...
Clark O. Brewster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Clark O. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Clark O. Brewster since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is bas...
Kimberly Longford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kimberly practices law in Columbia, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly Longford 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 Kimberly Longfor...
C. Stuart Mauney is a partner and certified mediator at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office. He has been recognized since 2007. Stuart's primary areas of practice are healthcare, professional negligence, tort and personal injury, and commercial transportation (trucking). He defends trucking companies in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Stuart often coordinates the emergency response to trucking and industrial...
Stephen G. Peresich is a senior member of Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, PLLC. He has extensive experience handling complex insurance defense, medical defense, and personal injury defense litigation. Stephen represents a wide variety of hospitals, medical clinics, physician practice groups, and insurance companies in complicated medical- legal issues. He has represented many business and personal clients throughout his career. Stephen has also been selected as panel counsel for a va...
Justin K. Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Justin K. practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Justin K. Cole since 2024. 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 Justin K. Cole is held by other lawyers.
Kenneth R. Larywon is a senior partner and trial attorney, focusing his practice on the defense of professional liability cases and healthcare law matters. For over 30 years, Mr. Larywon has defended physicians and hospitals in claims arising out of the delivery of medical care. He has also represented healthcare professionals in disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the Department of Education. Mr. Larywon has extensive experience in counseling and de...
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