Emphasis

Civil Litigation
Governmental Tort Liability Defense
Health Care Liability Defense
Insurance Defense
Tennessee Medical and Nursing Board Defense

Experience

Laura Beth Rufolo has over 32 years of experience representing physicians, nurses, dentists, and practice groups, successfully defending them in professional liability lawsuits. She represents doctors and nurses in actions brought by their respective licensing boards, both in the investigation stage and at board hearings. Laura Beth has also assisted physicians and practice groups in responding to HIPAA inquiries and investigations by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, her practice has included a wide variety of general civil litigation, including governmental tort liability cases.

BAR ADMISSION

• Tennessee, 1992

• Tennessee Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Education/Academic Honors

• Vanderbilt University, B.S., Economics/Computer Science (related), 1988

• University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., Law Review editor, 1992

• University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation, 1983

Professional Affiliations

• Chattanooga Bar Association

• Defense Research Institute

• Ray-Brock American Inns of Court, Chattanooga

• Tennessee Bar Association

• Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Vanderbilt Chattanooga Chapter Alumni Relations

Practice Areas

• Healthcare

• Litigation