Atty. Julia Kavanagh
Julia Kavanagh is a Partner in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, practicing in professional negligence / medical malpractice, products liability, aging services, health care, employment law, and general liability. She has over a decade of experience representing hospital systems, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts.
Aging Services & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 17+ Years Experience
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About Julia Kavanagh at a Glance
Julia Kavanagh is a Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2009) and Mississippi Tennessee State Courts United States District Court for the Western Division of Tennesse (2021). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2009) and Knox College (B.A. History, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •DRI •Dress for Success Memphis: Board Member, 2012-2014 •Memphis Bar Association: •CLE Committee, Vice Chair, 2018 •Young Lawyers' Division, Board of Directors, 2016-2017 •The Leo Bearman, Sr and American Inn of Court. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Julia Kavanagh
- Julia Kavanagh is a Partner in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, practicing in professional negligence / medical malpractice, products liability, aging services, health care, employment law, and general liability
- She has over a decade of experience representing hospital systems, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts
- Additionally, Julia handles products liability, employment law, premises liability, insurance defense, contract disputes, transportation litigation, and general civil litigation matters
- Julia has also worked as in house counsel for a health care company
- Julia received a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2009, graduating summa cum laude, and she was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review
- She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Knox College
- Julia is an active participant in the Memphis Bar Association where she serves as Vice Chair of the CLE Committee, and she also served as a member of the Board of Directors for its Young Lawyers’ Division
- She is a Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum graduate and a former Dress for Success Memphis Board Member
- Julia has been named a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers on multiple occasions since 2013
- A native of Boise, Idaho, Julia enjoys camping, hiking, running, and other outdoor activities
- Julia is a former musician and enjoys listening to and seeing live music
- Experience Aging Services Julia has represented long term care facilities and assisted living facilities for nearly a decade in state and federal court
- General Liability Julia also has significant experience in general liability, representing clients in automobile negligence, premises liability, and other personal injury matters
- Medical Malpractice Julia has extensive experience in health care liability
- She has represented a hospital system, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts
- She has also represented health care practitioners before professional boards
- Products Liability Julia has experience defending manufacturers and retailers in products liability lawsuits, including cases involving tires and automotive products
- Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers, 2022-2026 •Mid-South Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013-2023 •Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell Publications •Defending Medical Malpractice Claims, Anatomy of a Lawsuit American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring Fall Symposium, Baltimore, MD
- September 2017 •Medical Malpractice Update MBA Bench Bar Conference, Destin, FL
- May 2015 •How to Win on Causation in Nursing Home and Medical Malpractice Litigation Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville, TN
- November 2011 In the Press 58 HBS Attorneys Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients August 16, 2024 Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that 58 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Practice Areas Explained
Julia Kavanagh's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julia Kavanagh handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Medical Malpractice in Memphis
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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Employment Law in Memphis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Product Liability in Memphis
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Health Care Law in Memphis
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 venue, 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose Julia Kavanagh
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Julia Kavanagh's practice in the field of medical malpractice, employment, product liability, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Julia Kavanagh brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi Tennessee State Courts United States District Court for the Western Division of Tennesse, Julia Kavanagh can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, employment, and product liability, Julia Kavanagh can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Julia Kavanagh attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Julia Kavanagh Handles in Memphis
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