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Rainey Kizer's Attorneys to Address Tennessee Bar Education Program

noemail@raineykizer.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Jackson attorneys Rusty Reviere and Angela Youngberg, partners at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer), will be featured speakers at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Program held in Snowmass, CO.

Reviere will open the conference with a presentation on jury selection and opening statements. Youngberg is scheduled to speak on the topic “What’s Hot in Healthcare Law?”

Reviere heads the firm’s Tort and Insurance Practice Group. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialty of Insurance Law. He is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. A member of the Memphis Bar Foundation, Reviere recently was elected counselor for the Howell Edmunds Jackson Inn of Court Chapter. He is a past president of the University of Memphis Law School Alumni Association.

Youngberg also has earned inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®in her specialty of Healthcare Law. She is Chair-elect of the Health Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association, a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, and a member of the Howell Edmunds Jackson Inn of Court Chapter. Youngberg writes and lectures frequently on healthcare law topics. She serves as a director of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was named a Go-To Firm® by Fortune 500 general counsels. The full-service law firm with offices in Jackson and Memphis represents local, state, and national clients before state and federal courts and regulatory agencies throughout the Mid-South. For more information visit www.raineykizer.com.

City of Humboldt Wins Summary Judgment in Sex Discrimination Law Suit

noemail@raineykizer.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Humboldt, TN (December 6, 2011) – A discrimination suit against the City of Humboldt, TN, brought by a former police officer, was dismissed in Gibson County Circuit Court. Judge Clayburn Peeples granted the city’s motion for summary judgment. The city was represented by John Burleson and Geoffrey Lindley of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer).

Melody Pierce (formerly know as Melody Pierce Stewart), the former officer, alleged that the city fired her because she was pregnant and that she was discriminated against when the city treated her differently than male officers. The city responded that she was fired for signing a warrant falsely accusing her former boyfriend of violating an order of protection.

Following her termination, Pierce filed an appeal that was heard by the Humboldt Mayor and Alderman. During this hearing, the police department explained that Stewart accused her former boyfriend of violating an order of protection by following her into the Humboldt Wal-Mart. The charge was investigated by city police, who determined there were insufficient grounds to file a charge. At this point, Pierce signed a warrant which led to the arrest of the former boyfriend.

The mayor and aldermen learned that Chief Raymond Simmons and Assistant Chief Bill Baker went to Wal-Mart and reviewed the security video. The video contradicted Stewart’s version of events, showing that the former boyfriend never followed her and was at the store when Pierce arrived. Based on this information, Chief Simmons asked Assistant Chief Baker to conduct an internal affairs investigation and the city suspended Pierce with pay. Based on the internal affairs report, the city terminated her employment. Pierce subsequently sued, which led to the summary judgment.

Rainey Kizer Obtains Voluntary Dismissal Of Human Trafficking Claim No Merit To Claim Against Firm's Client, The Wise Foundation

noemail@raineykizer.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

JACKSON, TN (December 9, 2011) -- The Law Firm of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC (Rainey Kizer) has obtained voluntary dismissal of a case alleging that their client, the Foundation for Worldwide International Student Exchange (WISE Foundation) was engaged in human trafficking for profit. The voluntary dismissal notice was filed on December 6, 2011 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Southern Division. Plaintiffs' attorneys had listed the WISE Foundation among the defendants in a suit alleging violations pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The suit alleged that the WISE Foundation was one of multiple parties involved in bringing workers to the United States on H-2B (guest worker) visas, then abusing the workers. My client brings international students to the United States on J-1 (student) visas, but does not and has not used H-2B visas, said Rainey Kizer attorney...

Two Rainey Kizer Attorneys Named to Leadership Positions in State Association

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Two attorneys in the Jackson office of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere and Bell (Rainey Kizer) were elected to leadership positions in the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (TDLA) during the group’s annual meeting in Chattanooga. Brad Box was elected Secretary/Treasurer and Michael Mansfield was elected to join the Board of Directors.

Box served as a member of the TDLA Board prior to being chosen for his new position. He was recently recognized in Law & Politics magazine’s list of Tennessee “Super Lawyers” and is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

Box is a member of the Tort and Insurance and the Malpractice practice groups at Rainey Kizer. He focuses his practice on litigation and trial practice, with an emphasis on personal injury, commercial litigation, products liability, workers’ compensation, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, nursing home defense, and construction litigation. Box represents many nationally known companies and insurance carriers as well as companies located exclusively in Tennessee and Mississippi. He holds the position of recruiting partner within the firm.

Mansfieldis also a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Law & Politics magazine likewise lists him as a “Rising Star” among Tennessee attorneys. Mansfield is a member of the Firm’s Employment Law and Tort and Insurance groups, and he emphasizes worker’s compensation defense, personal injury defense, and insurance coverage litigation in his practice. He also regularly advises corporate clients with regard to employment law matters and serves as Editor of the firm’s Semi-Annual Employment Law Newsletter.

About the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

The TDLA is a group of lawyers primarily engaged in defense litigation, who have the opportunity to exchange ideas, techniques, and information through the association. The organization strives to improve trial practice by supporting high standards for litigation practice and courtroom manners within the adversarial system of jurisprudence.

Attorney Caleb Meriwether Joins Rainey Kizer

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Caleb Meriwether, a graduate of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, has joined Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC (Rainey Kizer) as an associate attorney.

Meriwether is the son of Joy and John Meriwether of Jackson. He is the grandson of Herman and Lynn Watlington and of Evelyn Meriwether and the late J.H. Meriwether, all of Jackson

At Rainey Kizer, Meriwether is a member of the firm’s Malpractice Practice Group. He was admitted to practice by the Tennessee Supreme Court and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Jackson-Madison County Bar Association.

In law school Meriwether received the CALI Award for Excellence in Insurance Law. The University School of Jackson graduate earned his Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Alabama, where he was admitted to the Jasons Honor Society, which recognizes academic excellence and campus leadership.

Rainey Kizer's Angela Youngberg Predicts Greater Collaboration Among Healthcare Providers

noemail@raineykizer.com — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Jackson, TN (November 14, 2011) -- Doctors and physicians will have to work more collaboratively due to impending changes in reimbursement from Medicare and other third party payers according to Angela Youngberg, Healthcare Practice Group Leader at the Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC law firm. Youngberg’s remark came while she was a featured panelist at the Memphis Daily News seminar on “The Business of Health Care.”

“Payers such as Medicare are shifting away from paying providers based on volume under a fee-for-service payment method and are shifting toward payment methods that are founded upon cost savings, quality, and efficiency,” Youngberg explained. “Examples of integration or collaboration that are occurring include hospitals, employment of physicians, synthetic employment arrangements, co-management service arrangements, and accountable care organizations (ACOs).”

Youngberg was joined on the panel by Ken Beasley, CEO of OrthoMemphis, Bill Griffin, Vice President of Corporate Finance, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and George Hernandez, CEO of Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics.

Youngberg was recognized by her peers for inclusion in the Health Care Law section of The Best Lawyers in America® and is recognized as a Super Lawyer by Mid-South Super Lawyers® magazine. She serves on the Executive Council for the Health Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.

At Rainey Kizer, Youngberg maintains a diverse health law practice counseling physicians, physician groups, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, DME suppliers, nurse practitioners, imaging facilities, home health agencies, pharmacies, institutional clients, physical therapy companies, and other types of healthcare providers and suppliers on a variety of healthcare matters.

Link to Memphis Daily News article

Rainey Kizer Attorney Geoffrey Lindley Wins Fees and Costs for Defendant in Discrimination Case

noemail@raineykizer.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT

A defendant, represented by Rainey Kizer attorney Geoffrey Lindley, was awarded legal costs and attorney's fees by federal district and appellate courts following the successful defense of a race discrimination and retaliation claim. In Connor v. City of Jackson, Tennessee, Plaintiff George Connor alleged that the City discriminated against him on the basis of his race and then retaliated against him for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). I am pleased that the court found this claim to be without merit, and even more pleased that legal costs and fees were awarded to the defendant. This frivolous complaint distracted city and fire department officials from more important duties at a cost to Jackson taxpayers, Lindley said. The plaintiff alleged that he was unlawfully denied assistance from the City in preparing for a certification test, the successful completion of which was a requirement to maintain his position...

Rainey Kizer Attorney Michael Mansfield Updates State Nurses Association on Tennessee's Workers' Compensation Utilization Review Program

noemail@raineykizer.com — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Michael Mansfield, a partner in the Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC law firm was a featured speaker during the Tennessee Association of Occupational Health Nurses 37^th Annual Convention in Jackson. Mansfield gave the group an update on Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Utilization Review program.

As defined by the Tennessee Department of Labor, utilization review is the evaluation, of the necessity, appropriateness, efficiency, and quality of medical care services provided to injured employees by certified physicians. The program is intended to contain the cost of providing injured workers with medical treatment through the workers’ compensation system, while simultaneously increasing the quality of care the employees receive.

“Occupational health nurses are often on the front lines of workers’ compensation claims,” Mansfield told the conference. “Employers who provide workers’ compensation benefits, employees who receive workers’ compensation benefits, and the Utilization Review professionals who work to keep workers’ compensation costs down in Tennessee all depend on you to effectively manage those claims.”

He also advised that they work closely with their company’s workers’ compensation physicians to coordinate the best and most cost-effective care possible for their company’s employees.

Mansfield is a member of the firm's Employment Law Group, and he regularly advises corporate clients with regard to employment law matters in addition to serving as editor of the firm’s semi-annual Employment Law Newsletter. His areas of practice include insurance defense, insurance coverage, employment law, and workers’ compensation defense.

Law & PoliticsMagazine identified Mansfield as a Super Lawyers™ “Rising Star.” He recently has contributed chapters to both the Tennessee and Kentucky editions of the Defense Research Institute’s Compendium of Law.

Attorney Dale Conder, Jr. Wins a Directed Verdict in Favor of Grand Junction, TN Police Chief in 4th Amendment Case

noemail@raineykizer.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Court Previously Dismissed Case Against the Town of Grand Junction

The Honorable J. Daniel Breen, Federal Judge for the West Tennessee District, issued a directed verdict on August 29 in favor of Police Chief Pat Ryan of Grand Junction, TN. Grand Junction resident Susan Tice also received a favorable verdict. Chief Ryan and Tice were defendants in a Fourth Amendment case brought by plaintiff Kelley Stone of Grand Junction. The plaintiff was seeking $300,000 plus attorney’s fees

Attorney Dale Conder, Jr. of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere and Bell, PLC represented the Town of Grand Junction as well as Chief Ryan in this matter. The plaintiff was represented by J. Jeffrey Lee of Memphis, TN. Tice represented herself.

In March 2010, Kelley Stone sued the town, Chief Ryan and Tice. Chief Ryan had arrested Stone twice in 2009, on charges that she stalked Tice.

Stone claimed that Tice and Chief Ryan conspired to violate the Fourth Amendment and that Chief Ryan violated the Fourth Amendment by arresting her without probable cause. She also claimed that Chief Ryan and Tice were liable to her for false imprisonment, false arrest, and malicious prosecution. Stone claimed that the city’s policies, customs, or procedures caused the Fourth Amendment violation.

In March, the court granted the city’s motion for summary judgment. The jury trial in the case against Chief Ryan and Susan Tice began Monday August 29, 2011. After Ms. Stone presented her evidence, Judge Breen granted Chief Ryan’s motion for a directed verdict. The court concluded that Ms. Stone’s evidence was not sufficient to allow her claims to go to the jury. Judge Breen dismissed all remaining claims against Chief Ryan and Susan Tice.

Grand Junction is located in Fayette and Hardeman Counties, TN east of Memphis.

Rainey Kizer Attorneys Brad Box and Dale Thomas Participate in National Workers' Compensation Conference

noemail@raineykizer.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Brad Box and Dale Thomas, partners in Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC, represented the law firm at the 66^thAnnual Workers’ Compensation Conference sponsored by the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute (FWCI) in Orlando, FL. Topics covered included the impact of recent court decisions on workers’ compensation cases as well as changes in workers’ compensation laws at the state and national levels.

Both attorneys’ areas of practice include workers’ compensation, employment law, and insurance coverage.

“This is a constantly evolving area of the law, so Rainey Kizer has representatives at major conferences that address these changes,” Box said. “It’s part of our firm’s commitment to continuing education,” Thomas explained.

Both attorneys may be reached by phone at 731-423-2414. Their email addresses are, for Brad Box, bbox@raineykizer.com, and for Dale Thomas, dthomas@raineykizer.com.

John Alexander Joins Memphis City Beautiful Commission

noemail@raineykizer.com — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN(August 9, 2011) -- John Alexander, an attorney at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer) is now a member of the Memphis City Beautiful Commission. Alexander was appointed to a two-year term by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and confirmed by the City Council.

Alexander is a member of the medical malpractice practice group and the tort and insurance practice group at Rainey Kizer. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Memphis Law School, where he was an articles editor for the Law Review.

About the Memphis City Beautiful Commission

The Memphis City Beautiful Commission, formed in 1930, is the oldest beautification commission in the United States. The goal of Memphis City Beautiful is to keep Memphis a beautiful, healthy and safe place to live. The organization, through public education, programs and services, works to engage individuals to take a greater responsibility for improving their community environments.

Memphis City Beautiful has been the local, award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. since 1978. Keep America Beautiful charges its affiliates across the nation to reduce litter, improve waste handling practices, educate the public about solid waste issues and general awareness of public lands stewardship.

About Rainey Kizer

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was named a Go-To Firm® by Fortune 500 general counsels. The full-service law firm with offices in Memphis and Jackson, TN represents local, state, and national clients before state and federal courts and regulatory agencies throughout the Mid-South. For more information visit www.raineykizer.com.

Memphis Business Journal Cites Rusty Reviere as Insurance Law Expert

noemail@raineykizer.com — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Rusty Reviere was cited as an insurance law expert in an article appearing in the August 12 edition of the Memphis Business Journal. Reviere was the only attorney interviewed for a story on insurance fraud. Other experts quoted in the article included a representative from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, an expert in marine and cargo claims, and a retired investigator for the Connecticut State Police who now heads the investigative unit of an insurance claims management service. The article noted that Reviere has been involved in combating insurance fraud since the mid-1980s. At that time, Tennessee and Arkansas were the two worst states per-capita in the nation for fraudulent homeowners insurance claims. He became involved in a pilot program to reduce fraudulent claims and today, Tennessee ranks 24thand Kentucky 28thin questionable insurance claims. About Rusty Reviere Rusty Reviere's practice involves handling cases...

Nathan Shelby Recognized by Tennessee Bar Association

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Nathan Shelby was recognized by the Tennessee Bar Association for his work as chair of the Young Lawyers Division Membership & Law School Outreach Committee. Nathan was integral in implementing the Judicial Internship Program for law students. This summer approximately 50 law students served as interns with trial court judges in Tennessee.

About Nathan Shelby

Nathan Shelby’s practice focuses primarily in the areas of employment law, general insurance defense, professional liability, nursing home defense, workers’ compensation, and business litigation.

He was admitted to practice in 2007 by the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Tennessee for the Western District of Tennessee.

His memberships include the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Defense Research Institute.

Nathan has been associated with the Firm since receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, magna cum laude. He served as a member of the University of Memphis Law Review and the National Mock Trial Team competing in both Oxford, Mississippi and Raleigh, North Carolina. Nathan received the Herbert Herff Presidential Law Scholarship and interned for the Honorable Diane K. Vescovo, Magistrate, for the United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee and the Honorable W. Frank Crawford, Tennessee Court of Appeals. In addition, he also received CALI Awards for excellence in Labor Relations, Fair Employment Practices, Legal History, Secured Transactions, and Elder Law.

He is the author of “Putting My Money Where Your Mouth Is—An Analysis of a Public Teacher’s Right to Object to a Union’s Use of His or Her Dues for Political Purposes in an Open Shop State” Vol. 37 University of Memphis Law Review

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Rusty Reviere to Speak at West TN Chapter CPA meeting

noemail@raineykizer.com — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Rusty Reviere will be speaking at the West Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee Society of CPAs meeting on August 11^th in Jackson at the Flat Iron Grille. His topic will be “What’s in your email?” For more information concerning the meeting go to http://www.tncpa.org/westtn.htm.

About Rusty Reviere

Rusty Reviere's practice involves handling cases dealing with bad faith and insurance fraud in first party claims, insurance coverage, defense of professional liability claims and complex litigation.

He was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in 1980, the United States District Court of Tennessee (Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts) and is also admitted to practice in the Sixth United States Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rusty is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is certified as a Mediator by the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

His memberships include the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the International Association of Defense Counsel, the International Association of Arson Investigators, and is a member of the board of the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson.

Rusty is a Fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation and was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialty of Insurance Law. He has also been selected for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers for Civil Litigation Defense and also Super Lawyers Corporate Edition for Insurance Coverage. Rusty was recently elected Counselor for the new Howell Edmunds Jackson Inn of Court Chapter. Rusty frequently speaks/lectures at professional continuing legal education programs.

He has been associated with the Firm since receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1980 from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

Michael Burnett Joiner Selected as Associate in Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Court

noemail@raineykizer.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN (July 1, 2011) – Michael Burnett Joiner, an attorney in the Memphis office of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer), has been selected as an Associate in the Leo Berman, Sr. American Inn of Court. The chapter is a member of the national Inns which was established in 1985. The purpose of the Inns of Court is to promote quality of advocacy, professionalism and mentoring.

Associate members are comprised of lawyers who have practiced law less than three years. Membership is by invitation only and based on a thorough evaluation, Membership Committee nominations and election by Judges and lawyers who serve as Masters of the Inn.

Joiner is an attorney in the Tort and Insurance Practice Group and the Employment Law and Civil Rights Practice Group at Rainey Kizer. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.

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Four Top Law Students Named Summer Associates At Rainey Kizer Reviere and Bell

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN (June 28, 2011) -Rainey Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer) has selected four outstanding law students as their 2011 summer associates. The summer associates work closely with the firm's licensed attorneys by providing legal research and assisting in cases, and will be based in the firm's Jackson and Memphis offices. This year's group includes Samantha E. Bennett, William Christopher Frulla, Jordan Scott, and J. Austin Stokes. Bennett and Frulla will work as summer associates in the Memphis office of Rainey Kizer while Scott and Stokes are assigned to the firm's Jackson, TN office. Bennett is a student at the University of Memphis School of Law where she ranks sixth in a class of 144. She has twice won the Dean's Award for Excellence and was selected as a member of the law review. The Cordova resident previously earned a B.A. and M.A., both summa cum laude with a 4.0. grade point average, at the University of Memphis. Before attending...

Latosha Dexter Joins Board of Directors of Girls Inc. of Memphis

noemail@raineykizer.com — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN (June 16, 2011) – Latosha Dexter, an attorney in the Memphis office of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer), has been selected to join the Girls Incorporated of Memphis (Girls Inc.) Board of Directors. Girls Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for girls ages six through 18 in the Memphis community.

“I’m excited at the opportunity to step up my support of Girls Inc.,” said. Dexter, who has volunteered in the organization’s mentoring program for the past 12 months. “Helping girls complete their education and providing them with important life skills plays an important role in strengthening our community, both economically and socially,” She added.

Girls Inc., now in its 65^thyear of serving the Memphis community, structures its programs around six core competencies: career and life planning, culture and heritage, health and sexuality, leadership and community action, self-reliance and life skills, and sports and adventure.

Dexter is an attorney in the Employment Law and Civil Rights Practice Group at Rainey Kizer. She recently was honored by the NAACP of Jackson, TN with the Century Award, which recognizes attorneys who have contributed to the mission of the NAACP.

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Amanda Waddell Named to Board of Professional Responsibility Hearing Committee

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Amanda Waddell Named to Board of Professional Responsibility Hearing Committee The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed Amanda Waddell to the Court's Board of Professional Responsibility (TBPR) Hearing Committee for the Ninth District. The TBPR's Ninth District encompasses Shelby County. Waddell is a partner in the Memphis office of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC (Rainey Kizer). At Rainey Kizer, Waddell is a member of the firm's Malpractice Practice Group and its Tort and Insurance Practice Group. Her practice areas include medical malpractice, general insurance defense, and insurance coverage. The University of Mississippi Law School graduate is a member of state bars in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. She has extensive experience in state, federal, and multi-jurisdictional litigation. She is admitted to practice before all Tennessee State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, all Mississippi...

Marty Phillips to speak at the 2011 Medical Malpractice Conference

noemail@raineykizer.com — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Marty Phillips will be speaking at the 2011 Medical Malpractice Conference for Tennessee Attorneys on May 20, 2011 at the Nashville School of Law. His topic will be Practice Tips: An Attorney's Perspective covering jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing agruments. The seminar is being presented by Tennessee Attorneys Memo. About Marty R. Phillips Marty Phillips has significant experience representing clinics, hospitals, physicians, and nurses in medical malpractice actions and also has significant experience in general civil litigation and appellate practice. He was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in 1991. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Tennessee (Western District, Middle District, and Eastern District), the Sixth United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Marty is a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Association and a Fellow of...

Cory Brown to Discuss Healthcare Law at NAHSE Program

noemail@raineykizer.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Memphis, TN (April 1X, 2011)- High school students from throughout the Memphis area will learn about healthcare law and other health-related career choices at the Health Profession Information Session on Tuesday, April 19. Attorney Cory A. Brown, a member of the healthcare practice at Rainey, Kizer, will be discussing howhealthcare reform has created new opportunities for young professionals at the event presented by the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). Our goal is to give minority students insight into a wide range of healthcare careers, not just physicians and nurses, but healthcare attorneys, hospital administrators, respiratory therapists, and other professionals they may not be as familiar with, said Chapter President-Elect Jonathan Watkins, assistant administrator at Methodist Hospital North. Among those attending the event at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital will be students from area high schools...