Sharel VanSandt Hooper
e-mail: svh@smrw.com
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Emphasis
Medical malpractice defense
Nursing home malpractice defense
Professional liability
Insurance defense
Civil litigation
Experience
Sharel Hooper has over 16 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
Alabama Professional Nursing License
Inactive
Education/Academic Honors
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1989
University of North Alabama, B.S. in Nursing, 1986
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Georgia Bar Association; Alabama Bar Association
Chattanooga Bar Association
Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
Public Service and Community Activities
Junior League of Chattanooga, Board of Officers
PTA Board Member
Medical-Legal Seminars
Personal
Born March 7, 1964, Florence, Alabama
Practice Areas