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Medical Malpractice Defense
Nursing Home Malpractice Defense
Professional Liability
Insurance Defense
Civil Litigation

Experience

Sharel Hooper has over 30 years of experience primarily in medical malpractice defense. Her representation includes physicians, certified nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and healthcare facilities. She has an extensive background representing nursing homes. Ms. Hooper’s nursing training provides her with additional insight when it comes to the often complex and difficult concepts of medical malpractice.    

BAR ADMISSION

• Tennessee, 1989; Georgia, 1990; Alabama, 1991

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Eleventh Circuits

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Education/Academic Honors

• Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1989

• University of North Alabama, B.S. in Nursing, 1986

• Alabama Professional Registered Nursing License (inactive)

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association

• Tennessee Bar Association

• Georgia Bar Association; Alabama Bar Association

• Chattanooga Bar Association

• Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

• Defense Research Institute

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Junior League of Chattanooga, Board of Officers

• PTA Board Member

• Baylor School, Committee Chair

• Medical-Legal Seminars

• Garden Club of America, Club Officer and Zone Representative

Practice Area

• Litigation