Mark S Stapleton - Rogersville, TN
Rogersville, TN 37857-3327 http://www.stapletonlawoffice.com
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Mark S Stapleton Law Firm Overview
The Stapleton Law Office, located in Rogersville, Tennessee, represents clients throughout Tennessee and the Southeastern United States. Since 1988, our law firm has helped clients in all areas of personal injury and business litigation.
Our legal representation is marked by exceptionally thorough case preparation. Depending on the needs of your case, attorney Mark Stapleton may personally interview potential witnesses, review records, visit the scene of the incident and consult with experts to build a case on your behalf.
If your case goes to trial, you will have an expert litigator in your corner. Attorney Mark Stapleton is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is currently in a group of less than 150 civil trial specialists in the state of Tennessee. He also achieved the first and only seven-figure jury verdict for a personal injury case in Hawkins County.
At the Stapleton Law Office, we prepare every case to go to trial. Even if we settle out of the courtroom, our preparation helps ensure the best possible results for you. Opposing counsel know our law firm's reputation for success and therefore are more likely to settle before a trial is necessary.
To speak to a lawyer who will fight for your rights, contact our law firm today. We are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as evenings and weekends by appointment. We understand that personal injuries can make getting to a lawyer's office difficult, so home or hospital visits may be available at your request. We represent clients throughout the Southeastern United States, including the tri-cities of Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Nursing Home
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Products Liability Law
- Traffic Violations
- Trusts
- Wills
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Social Security -- Disability
Litigation
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Previous Law Firm Name
- Stapleton Law Office
- Mark S. Stapleton
Classes and Seminars
- Program Moderator, Ethical Considerations in Practice of Law, Hawkins County Bar Association, 2008
- Program Moderator, Ethical Considerations in Practice of Law, Hawkins County Bar Association, 2007
- Moderator, American Board of Trial Advocates, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2006
- Panel Speaker, American Board of Trial Advocates, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2005
- Panel Speaker, American Board of Trial Advocates, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2003
- Panel Speaker, American Board of Trial Advocates, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2002
- Panel Speaker, Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Division, Ethics Program, 2001
- Panel Speaker, American Board of Trial Advocates, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2001
- Panel Speaker, Tennessee Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 1997
- The Hard Knocks of Soft Tissue Cases, Annual Convention for Tennessee Trial Lawyers, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Management Retreat, Employee Selection - A Legal Perspective; OBRA '87 OBRA '90 Reforms; Termination of Employees - A Legal Perspective
- Summer Seminar For Long Term Care Providers, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 1991
- Employee Selection - A Legal Perspective, OBRA, 1987
- OBRA '90 Reforms; Termination of Employees - A Legal Perspective, Summer Seminar For Long Term Care Providers, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1991
- Nursing Home Law for Nursing Home Directors and Administrators, including Employment and Liability Issues, Bahama Cruise, for the Rural Research and Training Institute
- Peer Review, Physician Reporting, and the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, Executive Master of Hospital Administration Program, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1990
- Antitrust in the Health Care Field, Master of Publish Health Program, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1990
- Legal/Medical Ethics Roundtable, Ouillen Colleee of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1991
- Informed Consent, Ouillen Colleee of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1991
- Medical Malpractice; Medical Malpractice Insurance, Ouillen Colleee of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1991
- Anti-Trust in the Health Care Setting, Ouillen Colleee of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1991
- A Breath of Fresh Air; Pulmonary Care Challenges of the 90's, Summer Seminar for Cardiopulmonary Specialty Care Providers, Johnson City, Tennessee, June 5, 1992
- Legal Aspects of Medicine, First Annual Mountain Air Symposium - Potpourri in Cardiopulmonary Care, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1991
- Health Care Third Party Reimbursement Insurance and Related Claims Matters, Northeast Tennessee Chapter for the Medical Office Managers Association, Monthly Meeting and Dinner, 1991
- Guest Lecturer - Paralegal Program, Torts and Personal Injury Law, Walters State Community College Morristown, Tennessee, 1997
Attorneys
| Stapleton, Mark Stephen Managing Partner |
Address
225 South Depot Street
Rogersville, TN 37857-3327
Phones
423-546-4046
888-809-6135
Faxes
423-921-9104
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Offers Free Initial Consultation
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Honors
- Named to Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2006
- Named to Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2007
- Named to Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2008
Articles
Effective Legal Solutions for Victims of Serious Truck Accidents in Eastern Tennessee
Any kind of truck accident is dangerous and can leave victims seriously injured. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, it is important to contact an experienced attorney right away to get the representation you deserve.
Preparing for Trial in a Motor Vehicle Wreck Case in Eastern Tennessee
To find the true cause of your car or truck wreck law firm conducts a thorough investigation. We visit the scene of the accident to look for evidence. We interview witnesses to the accident, review police reports and consult with professionals.
All Roads Are Not Safe in Eastern Tennessee
Our work often reveals other factors that are critical to your case - factors like dangerous road conditions. We hold municipalities, cities, contractors, engineers and other parties accountable for the dangerous roads they created.
Time Away from Work Requires Compensation in Eastern Tennessee
Applying for workers' compensation can help you keep your life on track while you recover from your injury, but the process is often complicated and employers can make it tougher than it should be to get the compensation you need.
Experienced Lawyer for Defective Machinery Injuries in Eastern Tennessee
At the Stapleton Law Office we look at every angle of your case. We interview witnesses, review accident reports and investigate the scene of the accident. Sometimes our work reveals that defective machinery is the true cause of your injury.
"To Assign or Not to Assign, That is the Question", Tennessee Bar Journal, Health Law Section Newsletter, Vol. II, No. I., March, 1992
"The Sixth Amendment: Protection For The Prosecuted", Town & City Magazine, August, 1994
"Nursing Home Act Mandates Pre-Screening of Patients for Mental Deficiencies as a Prerequisite for Medieaid Reimbursement", 23 No. 4 The Journal Health and Hospital Law 124, 1990
"Hospital Properly Informed Patient Concerning Administration of Antipsychotic Medication", 23 No. 5 The Journal Health and Hospital Law 153, 1990
"Signature on Written Consent Form Not Necessarily Proof of Informed Consent", 23 No. 5 The Journal Health and Hospital 149, 1990
"Lousiana Court Holds that Payment, By Settlement, of the Statutory Maximum Damage Amount by a Qualified Health Care Provider Precludes Fund Appeal on the Issue of Liability", 3 No. 4 Risky Business, Professional Risk Management Services, Inc., 1990
"Hospitals Serving Out of State Medicaid Recipients Can Challenge That State's Medicaid Plan for Improper Reimbursement", Louisiana Hospital Association, September Impact Monthly, 1990
"Double Recovery of Medical Expenses Barred By Coordination of Benefits Clause", 22 No. 10, The Journal of Health and Hospital Law 328, 1989
"No Hospital Liability for Anesthesia Group Absent Allegation of Detrimental Reliance", 22 No. 10 The Journal Health and Hospital 326, 1989
"Private Hospital's Decision to Limit Doctor's Surgical Privileges Not Subject to Judicial Review", 22 No. 11 The Journal of Health and Hospital Law 363, 1989
"Discovery Function Immunity Precludes Liability for Patients Suicide", 22 No. 12 The Journal of Health and Hospital Law 386, 1989
