Atty. Jonathan T. Martin
Jonathan T. Martin is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee .
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Jonathan T. Martin is a medical malpractice and insurance attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Harris Shelton PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (1999). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1999) and Rhodes College (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan T. Martin is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee
- His practice focuses on Litigation - Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, with an emphasis on defending health care providers and organizations in complex civil matters
- He represents hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, physician practices, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurses in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation
- Jonathan also assists health care providers facing licensure board investigations and disciplinary proceedings
- In addition to malpractice defense, he advises clients on premises liability claims, debt collection matters, practice and employment contracts, contract disputes, HIPAA compliance and training, and other regulatory issues affecting the health care industry
- His litigation practice includes defense of large tort cases and other insurance-related disputes
- Jonathan also works with medical professionals and health care organizations on physician credentialing issues and related operational matters
- In addition, he represents post-secondary and medical students in disciplinary proceedings
- Jonathan is a licensed Rule 31 mediator and is available to travel for mediations involving health care liability matters as well as a wide range of civil disputes
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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