Atty. Mark D. Hackett
Mark specializes in life sciences, health law and corporate law. Mark represents physician groups, hospitals and other health care providers in all facets of their business, including general corporate matters, employment matters, equipment and office leasing, business litigation, regulatory compliance, physician-hospital contracting, managed care contracting, and clinical research contracting.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Chattanooga, TN · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Hackett at a Glance
Mark D. Hackett is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991) and Georgia (1992). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Tulane University (B.A. Philosophy, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Hackett
- Mark specializes in life sciences, health law and corporate law
- Mark represents physician groups, hospitals and other health care providers in all facets of their business, including general corporate matters, employment matters, equipment and office leasing, business litigation, regulatory compliance, physician-hospital contracting, managed care contracting, and clinical research contracting
- Mark also practices extensively in the life sciences area, representing companies that develop and manufacture pharmaceutical and biotechnology products, diagnostics, and medical devices
- Mark has handled a wide range of life science matters, including the formation of various strategic alliances, in-licensing and out-licensing of technology, clinical trial contracting, business planning and financing, FDA regulatory work, manufacturing and distribution contracting, and intellectual property strategy
- He serves as General Counsel to a biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in pregnancy health, which he helped form and establish
- In addition, Mark represents several small businesses in connection with their general corporate needs, including corporate formation, employment matters, equipment and office leasing, and business litigation
- Finally, Mark has a broad background in commercial litigation, having represented clients in several multi-million dollar cases, including contract disputes, business tort cases, creditors' rights cases, and other litigation matters
- Mark has successfully represented clients before both state and federal courts of appeal
- In law school, Mark worked as an intern for the Honorable John T. Nixon, U.S
- District Court Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee
- Board of Directors: March of Dimes, River Valley Division, 2009 - present
- Board of Directors: Mountain Education Foundation, 2009 - present
- Board of Directors: Helene DiStefano Fund
Steering Committee
- Neema Resettlement Outreach, 2010 - present
- St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Practice Areas Explained
Mark D. Hackett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Hackett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chattanooga.
Business & Corporate Law in Chattanooga
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Health Care Law in Chattanooga
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chattanooga-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 Chattanooga Choose Mark D. Hackett
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 Mark D. Hackett's practice in the field of business and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Hackett brings 35+ 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 Georgia, Mark D. Hackett can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and health care, Mark D. Hackett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga-based practice means Mark D. Hackett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark D. Hackett Handles in Chattanooga
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