Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLPPartner
May. 2001 - Jul. 2006Greater Atlanta AreaAs litigation senior associate and partner, I managed an active caseload of medical malpractice and deliberate indifference lawsuits, both as lead and co-counsel, representing a variety of healthcare providers, including physicians, midlevel providers, nurses, hospitals, and nursing homes. I maintained all litigation responsibilities, including: developing a litigation plan and budget; preparing and responding to written discovery; conducting depositions (fact witnesses and expert witnesses); researching relevant facts and caselaw; client reporting; drafting motions for submission to State and Federal Court; preparing cases for trial; and conducting Jury and Bench trials in State and Federal Court. I also had direct supervision over a team of associates, paralegals, and nurse consultants. I also served on the Firm’s Hiring Committee and Marketing Committee.