Atty. Hugh Francis
Hugh Francis focuses his practice on defending health care providers in medical malpractice law for defendants. Since earning his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C.
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Hugh Francis is a medical malpractice attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar, Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, and Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 2013) and Furman University (B.A., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hugh Francis focuses his practice on defending health care providers in medical malpractice law for defendants
- Since earning his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2013, Hugh has represented physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals in complex civil litigation
- He also has experience in general litigation defense, including matters involving allegations of professional liability
- Hugh practices in Memphis, Tennessee, with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC
- During law school, Hugh served as executive director of the Student Bar Association and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Legal Writing
- He remains actively involved in the Memphis legal community through the Memphis Bar Association’s Health Law Section, where he has held leadership roles including secretary, vice chairman, and chairman
- Hugh is a fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation and a member of the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inns of Court
- Hugh’s work in medical malpractice defense has been acknowledged through peer-based recognition
- He has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2020 and was listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in 2024 for medical malpractice law – defendants
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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 Memphis 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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