Atty. Heidi A. Barcus
Heidi Barcus has dedicated her legal career to advocating for healthcare professionals and institutions in the complex arena of healthcare liability. As a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, she has established herself as a preeminent figure in the field, offering unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients.
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Heidi A. Barcus is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993) and Kentucky (2001). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Baylor University (B.A. Ohio, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Knoxville Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Association of Defense Trial Lawyers Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heidi Barcus has dedicated her legal career to advocating for healthcare professionals and institutions in the complex arena of healthcare liability
- As a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, she has established herself as a preeminent figure in the field, offering unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients
- Licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Kentucky, Ms. Barcus has consistently demonstrated her legal ability by successfully defending a wide array of healthcare entities in state and federal courts
- Her extensive clientele includes hospitals, physicians, nurses, medical practices, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies
- Ms. Barcus has expertly navigated the intricacies of healthcare law, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her clients
- Ms. Barcus’ dedication to her craft has earned her recognition as a specialist in Medical Professional Liability, a distinction awarded by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- This certification is a testament to her exceptional skills and her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal practice in the healthcare sector
- What makes Heidi Barcus truly unique is her comprehensive understanding of healthcare liability issues
- Before joining Lewis Thomason, she served as a staff attorney and assistant general counsel at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a Level IV trauma center
- In this role, she directed the day-to-day legal services of the hospital and provided invaluable counsel to the hospital administration on a wide range of legal matters, including healthcare liability, HIPAA compliance, and employment law
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES • President, Tennessee Bar Association •Named to Mid-South Super Lawyers, Top 100 Tennessee Attorneys •Named The Best Lawyers2026 Civil Rights Law “Lawyer of the Year”in Knoxville •Named The Best Lawyers 2023 Health Care Law
- Litigation Health Care Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Knoxville •Included in The Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
- Health Care Law
- Litigation Health Care
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants •Board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys •Top 50 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers •Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators •fellow, American Bar Association •fellow, Tennessee Bar Association •fellow, Knoxville Bar Association •Chair, Knoxville Bar Association Fellows •Former President, Knoxville Bar Association •Former Editor, American Bar Association Law Practice Division Magazine •Hearing Committee Member, Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility •Named to Mid-South Super Lawyer •Named The Best Lawyers , “Lawyer of the Year”, Medical Malpractice, 2020 •Named The Best Lawyers , Lawyer of the Year for Civil Rights, 2021 •Holds the highest rating, AV, for Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory •Cityview Magazine, Knoxville Top Attorneys in Hospital and Health Care Law
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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