Thomason Hendrix partners Kevin O. Baskette and Claire M. Cissell represented an internal medicine physician in a recent medical malpractice trial. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant doctor failed to adequately treat the patient’s pneumonia. After a two-week trial, the jury ruled in favor of the defendant physician, finding no negligence.
Thomason Hendrix successfully defends medical clinic
Thomason Hendrix partners Stephen W. Vescovo and Claire M. Cissell represented a medical clinic in a recent medical malpractice trial. The plaintiff alleged that the medical clinic’s delay in giving her an appointment caused her nerve damage to her foot. After a two-week trial, the jury ruled in favor of the defendant medical clinic, finding that the delay did not … Read More
New Gun Law
By: Janet Hayes Guns — a word that can spark debate, ignite passion and ruin good dinner conversation faster than any other. It was once considered poor form to publicly discuss controversial subjects like sex, politics and religion, but those topics now seem ripe for “healthy” debate. Mention guns, however, and the stage is set for a new-age version of … Read More
Lawyer of the Year
Thomason Hendrix attorney J. Kimbrough Johnson was recently named The Best Lawyers in America © 2014 Memphis Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.”
Best Lawyers
The following lawyers from Thomason Hendrix were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, SC) in the fields noted: Albert C. Harvey — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants J. Kimbrough Johnson — Medical Malpractice Law – … Read More
Construction Law for Contractors – Friday, September 27, 2013
R. Loy Waldrop, Jr. — What You Don’t Know About Sureties, But Should David A. Draper — Contract Terms Worth Fighting For! Jimmy D. Holbrook — Immigration and Managing an ICE Inspection Paul Whitt — Insurance– Am I Covered or Not? Preston A. Hawkins — Tennessee and Federal Case Law Update Please Click Here for Details Lewis King was founded … Read More
Lisa Cole Elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Lisa Cole has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Limited to one-third of one percent of the lawyers licensed to practice law in each jurisdiction, the Fellows are nominated … Read More
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment
The Sixth Circuit rendered its opinion in Freeman v. Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. on July 9, 2013, affirming the September 13, 2012 order of United States District Court Judge Ronnie Greer whereby Plaintiffs’ class action complaint was dismissed by summary judgment. The opinion, written by the Honorable David A. Katz, United States District Judge for the Northern District of … Read More
Lewis King Cares About Community
Katrina Arbogast of Lewis King delivers Mobile Meals with the Knoxville Barristers. Lewis King was founded in 1960 and today has 55 attorneys in its three offices in Nashville, Knoxville and Sevierville.
Thomason Hendrix successfully defends anesthesiologist
Thomason Hendrix partners William H. Haltom and Claire M. Cissell represented an anesthesiologist in a recent medical malpractice trial. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant doctor had administered an improper drug during surgery. After a two-week trial, the jury ruled in favor of the defendant physician, finding no negligence.