Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Memphis, TN (2026)
For this evidence-based 2026 list of Memphis malpractice lawyers, we checked published results against the cases each firm handles, its client reviews and the firm's history.
Greer Injury Lawyers publishes birth-injury settlements and a verdict involving a missed infection, which put it first on this list. If you're thinking of calling, check whether the firm handles injuries like yours. Who would read your medical records? Our Tennessee malpractice guide is a place to start when you're figuring out what to ask about filing deadlines.
4.9284 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 284 reviews
Best for: Birth injuries and missed diagnoses
Greer Injury Lawyers reports a $12 million settlement involving failure to perform a C-section, plus an $8.1 million verdict for a diabetic patient left paralyzed after a missed infection. Those published cases are why we've included the firm here. Its site describes medication errors and hospital negligence among the cases it handles, though the firm's work extends beyond malpractice to other personal injuries.
Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
3.02 Google reviewsRated 3.0 out of 5 on Google from 2 reviews
Best for: Wrongful-death malpractice claims
According to his published record, Les Jones and Tannera Gibson obtained a Shelby County malpractice verdict exceeding $1.2 million in 2013. You'll find him listed here as Jones, Les. For wrongful-death malpractice, the site reports settlements exceeding $1.4 million in 2016 and $1.6 million in 2019.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and the results it publishes.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.2256 Google reviewsRated 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 256 reviews
Best for: Surgical errors and delayed diagnoses
For a case involving blood loss and death, Chiozza Law Firm's site reports a $3.5 million settlement; another settlement exceeded $2 million for wrongful intubation. You'll also find published results for a surgical bowel injury and a delayed cancer diagnosis. Its place here rests on those cases.
Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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4.5326 Google reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 326 reviews
Best for: Families considering a broader injury practice
Donati Law, PLLC opened in 1980, so it's been around longer than many of the other firms on this list. The Memphis team includes Robert Donati and Ellen Donati Flechas, along with the firm's founding attorney, Don Donati. Clients often say the firm took time to explain things and kept them updated.
Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.8256 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 256 reviews
Best for: Failure-to-diagnose and hospital-death claims
Stroud, Flechas & Dalton's site features a breast-cancer case that ended in a $23.6 million Shelby County jury verdict for failure to diagnose. Will Raiford and James B. Lees worked with the firm on that case, according to its account. The site describes hospital deaths that led to confidential settlements, with cases involving a patient-room fall and a life-threatening condition that went undiagnosed.
Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
Where they are in Memphis
What clients say about these Memphis lawyers
Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.
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Blake S.
September 2026 · Memphis, Tennessee
“I had an excellent experience with Greer Injury Lawyers after I suffered a burn injury while welding on a job site. From the very beginning, their team handled my case with professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine concern for my situation.
Andy Clark was my attorney, and I was extremely impressed with the...”
“I cannot thank the Donati Law Firm enough for guiding and supporting me through the Social Security Disability request and denial process.
I could not have done this alone due to my poor health, so it was great having them do all the heavy lifting.
Also, Robert Donati did a phenomenal job of presenting my case to...”
“I had a great experience working with Christy and her team on my slip-and fall- case. They helped me fight my case and successfully reach a settlement. I truly appreciate their hard work, dedication, and support throughout the process. If you’re looking for an attorney who will help you fight for your case, I would...”
Your lawyer needs the date of the injury and when you discovered it to check your deadline. Tennessee's general filing period is 1 year, but you must also account for a 3-year outer limit. Have a child's claim reviewed early rather than waiting.
Review the medical records
The lawyer has your chart reviewed to see whether there's a claim. Tennessee's certificate of good faith must say that a competent expert has reviewed the records, and that the expert believes there's a good-faith basis for bringing the case.
Send pre-suit notice
You must give Tennessee's required 60-day pre-suit notice before filing the complaint. Sending the notice gives you an additional 120 days to file. Ask the lawyer to explain the dates that govern your claim instead of working out the deadline yourself.
File the complaint
You start the lawsuit by filing a complaint. Tennessee requires you to include a certificate of good faith with the complaint when you file it. What does the complaint allege, and how did your lawyer calculate your deadline? Ask before it gets filed.
Work toward resolution
The listed firms publish settlements as well as cases decided by jury verdicts. Your claim could reach trial if you can't settle it by agreement. Ask how Tennessee's non-economic damage cap might affect your claim before you use a published result to guess what you might recover.
Malpractice claims in Memphis: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in Tennessee
The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
Time to start a claim1 yearMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
At the very most3 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in Tennessee
Pain and sufferingCapped at $750,000
All damages togetherNo overall cap
Expert paperworkFile a certificate of good faith with the complaint stating that a competent expert reviewed the records and believes there is a good-faith basis for the claim.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Greer Injury Lawyers and Morgan & Morgan describe contingency arrangements in which the lawyer gets a share of any recovery, but you don't owe a lawyer's fee if the claim fails. Expenses are separate. Getting medical records or medical opinions may cost you money, and court fees are another expense. Does the firm pay those costs up front, or must you pay them? Ask before hiring it. Ask whether you'd owe expenses even if the case recovers nothing. Don't sign anything until you have the lawyer's share in writing, including an explanation of how the firm deducts expenses. A free consultation doesn't settle what you'll pay if you hire the lawyer.
Six of the seven firms listed here say you can discuss your claim in a free consultation. Two say they take contingency cases.
What to bring to your first call
Delivery notes or surgical records, along with other records you already have
When you received treatment and first noticed the injury
Who provided your care, including doctors and other providers
Which hospital or clinic provided the care
Medical bills and receipts for care connected to your injury
Letters you've received from the hospital or insurer
If you have photos of the injury, those too
Your main questions, plus a short timeline in writing
Questions to ask a lawyer
1What malpractice cases have you handled that involve an injury like mine?
2When you take my file, who handles it and reviews my medical records?
3After accounting for pre-suit notice, when do I need to file?
4For the certificate of good faith, how will you arrange to have the medical records reviewed?
5Who pays case expenses, and how do you work out your fee?
6If the claim fails, would I still owe expenses?
7When I need an update, who should I contact, and how will you keep me informed?
8How might Tennessee's damage cap affect my claim?
Choose for your injury, then check the working relationship
Start by explaining what happened during your treatment. A delivery injury calls for a different discussion than you'd have about a cancer diagnosis that was missed. Ask the Memphis lawyer whether they've handled your medical issue before, including which records they'd need to read to assess your case. You'll find birth-injury results published by Greer Injury Lawyers; Chiozza Law Firm's site has settlements involving injuries caused during surgery. Those cases tell you more than calling a firm a personal injury practice. Your own claim still needs a good-faith basis before you can bring it.
Make the first conversation useful
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Give a short account
As you explain your treatment, say when you first thought you might have been injured. If you know the hospital's name, give it and identify the people who treated you. When it's hard to talk about what happened, a written timeline helps you keep the dates straight.
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Ask who will do the work
Ask who would read your chart, including who you'd call with questions. Before hiring a firm that uses co-counsel, ask it to explain which work each lawyer would do. Other lawyers get credit in Stroud, Flechas & Dalton's account of its breast-cancer verdict, so find out who would do each part of your case before hiring the firm.
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Get the payment terms in writing
If the lawyer offers a free consultation, you won't owe anything for that first conversation about your claim. Hiring has its own terms: ask how much of a recovery the lawyer would receive and whether you'd owe case expenses if the claim fails. Get answers before hiring.
Use reviews to assess the working relationship, not to prove a malpractice result. Some Chiozza Law Firm reviews concern traffic cases. Morgan & Morgan's feedback raises communication concerns despite its high overall rating. Ask how often the team will update you and what happens when your lawyer isn't available. For an office outside Memphis, confirm where you'll meet.
Be wary of anyone who hasn't read your medical records but promises a result.
Don't sign until the fee agreement says who pays expenses, including when the case recovers nothing.
Did the firm review your records before declining your case? Ask that, along with how close your deadline might be.
This is general information; it isn't legal advice. A Tennessee lawyer can explain how the filing rules affect your dates and what the damage cap means for you.
Questions people ask
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Memphis?
Although Tennessee generally gives you 1 year from the injury or its discovery to file, there's a 3-year outer limit measured from the act. When you send the 60-day pre-suit notice, your deadline extends by 120 days. Don't wait until time is short to have a Tennessee lawyer check your dates, including how the notice changes your filing deadline.
Can I get a free consultation with a Memphis malpractice lawyer?
Six firms listed here say you won't pay for the consultation to discuss your claim. Before booking with Donati Law, PLLC, check its consultation policy, which it doesn't state. Tell the lawyer when you discovered the injury as you describe your treatment, then ask which records they need to read. You'll need another discussion about what you'd pay for a lawsuit, even after the consultation.
Will I have to pay a lawyer if the malpractice claim fails?
Greer Injury Lawyers and Morgan & Morgan describe contingency arrangements that pay the lawyer from a recovery, but don't charge a lawyer's fee when the claim fails. Expenses are separate. Ask whether you'd have to pay for records or medical opinions even if the case recovers nothing. Ask before agreeing to representation.
What does a Tennessee malpractice case need before filing?
Before the complaint, Tennessee requires a 60-day pre-suit notice; when you file the complaint, you must include a certificate of good faith. To make that statement, the certificate says a competent expert reviewed the records and believes the claim has a good-faith basis. Before the review, have the lawyer explain how they'll arrange it and which records they need to assess the treatment you received.
Do children have longer to bring a malpractice claim?
Tennessee's 1-year filing period can pause if the injured child is still a minor. Children still face the 3-year outer limit: the Tennessee Supreme Court held that it applies to them in Calaway v. Schucker in 2005. Don't count on having time to wait until your child grows up. Give a Tennessee lawyer the treatment and discovery dates so they can explain how the rules affect your child's claim.
Which listed firms have published birth-injury results?
For failure to perform a C-section, Greer Injury Lawyers reports a settlement of $12 million. Among published birth-injury results, Chiozza Law Firm lists a settlement exceeding $1.2 million; Morgan & Morgan reports a $37.8 million Hillsborough County jury award from 2007 involving a delayed C-section. A recovery isn't predicted by those results. If your child's injury resembles past cases, ask about them.
How long does a malpractice claim take?
You won't find a single case duration stated by the firms on this list. Although Tennessee requires a 60-day pre-suit notice, that doesn't set a timetable for the whole claim. Some published results are settlements; others come from jury verdicts. Ask the lawyer reviewing your records what steps your case might require, including how they'll keep you informed as it moves along.
What should I do if my loved one died after medical treatment?
Write down when treatment took place. Contact a Tennessee lawyer soon to check the filing rules. For wrongful-death malpractice settlements, look at Jones, Les and Stroud, Flechas & Dalton; Chiozza Law Firm publishes a settlement involving blood loss and death. After reviewing the records, a lawyer can explain who may bring a claim given your family's circumstances.
Does Tennessee limit damages in medical malpractice cases?
For medical malpractice injuries after October 1, 2011, Tennessee applies its general cap on non-economic damages. Unlike a bill, these damages cover harm that includes pain and suffering. In 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the cap. Because a firm's published settlement or verdict doesn't tell you how the cap affects your case, ask a Tennessee lawyer what it means for your claim.
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