Atty. Manisha Desai

Atty. Manisha Desai

Manisha Desai is a lawyer practicing healthcare, healthcare compliance & operations, healthcare government investigations and 3 other areas of law. Manisha received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Nashville Nashville 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Manisha Desai at a glance

Manisha Desai is a Counsel based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on government and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and Tennessee (2007). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 2001) and University of Louisville (B.A. Political, 1997). Active member of Professional •American Health Lawyers Association •Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations Prior Affiliations •Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, Tenn, 2012-2014 •Adjunct Professor, Temple University Japan Campus, Tokyo, 2008-2011 •Associate, Waller, Nashville, Tenn, and 2006-2008 •Law Clerk, United States District Judge John T. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Manisha Desai is a lawyer practicing healthcare, healthcare compliance & operations, healthcare government investigations and 3 other areas of law
  • Manisha received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Manisha practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Manisha Desai's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Manisha Desai handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Nashville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Manisha Desai

Where is Manisha Desai's law office located?
Manisha Desai's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Manisha Desai handle?
Manisha Desai focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Manisha Desai practiced law?
Manisha Desai has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Manisha Desai go to law school?
Manisha Desai earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact Manisha Desai for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 2001
B.A. Political
University of Louisville
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee
Admitted: 2007

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