Medical Malpractice Defense Archives | Rainey Kizer Revier & Bell PLC

Emily M. Sato

Emily is an associate attorney in the Firm’s Tort and Insurance Practice Group and the Firm’s Malpractice Practice Group. During law school, she completed over 100 hours of pro bono service and gained experience as a law clerk with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, as well as with Belmont’s Healthcare […]

Selena Houston

Selena grew up and currently resides in Tate County, MS. She is a mother of two boys and prior to law school served as an avionic mechanic for the Mississippi Army National Guard where she met her husband, Tanner. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Homeland Security from […]

Timothy Wehner

Mr. Wehner is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC and has been with the firm since 1996. He specializes in representing healthcare professionals, including physicians, surgeons, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, clinics, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and others in malpractice cases. He also assists healthcare providers facing audits by Medicare and Medicaid. In […]

Thomas Rainey

Tom is a founding Member of the Firm. Tom has significant trial experience representing physicians, hospitals, nurses, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation. In addition, he has experience in representing hospitals in peer review proceedings and is a member of the Firm’s Malpractice Practice Group.

Jerry D. Kizer Jr.

Jerry practiced with his Uncle, John Kizer, for 3 years in Milan, Tn. He then moved to Jackson, Tn. and practiced with his good friend, Tom Rainey at the firm of Spragins, Menzies and Rainey until January 1, 1975, when Jerry, Tom, and Roger Menzies were founding members of this Firm which was named Menzies, […]

Marty R. Phillips

Marty Phillips is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in Jackson, and has been associated with the firm since receiving his law degree in 1991 from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mr. Phillips is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship is limited to one percent of […]

Brandon J. Stout

Brandon joined the firm as an associate in 2014 after graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law. He was named a member in 2022. Brandon concentrates his practice in health care liability defense. Brandon also routinely represents health care providers before the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. He also has experience representing other […]

Patrick W. Rogers

Patrick is a litigation attorney in RKRB’s Jackson office. He joined the law firm in 1994. His practice focuses on health care liability and professional liability defense. He has represented hospitals, medical clinics, and healthcare practitioners in litigation matters throughout his professional career.

John O. Alexander IV

Mr. Alexander is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC and joined the Firm after serving as a law clerk to Judge Holly M. Kirby of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section. Mr. Alexander’s practice focuses primarily in the areas of medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, and insurance coverage. He also represents […]

Amanda C. Waddell

Amanda is a member with the Firm practicing primarily in the area of healthcare liability defense and professional liability defense. Representing physicians, healthcare professionals, and legal professionals in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, Amanda has extensive litigation experience in state, federal, appellate, and multi-district litigation courts and before various professional Boards. Prior to her affiliation with […]

Hugh Francis

Hugh has defended health care providers since earning his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2013. He also has experience working in general litigation defense having represented other professionals accused of civil liability. While in law school, he served as the executive director of the Student Bar […]

Craig P. Sanders

Craig is a member of RKRB and has been associated with the Firm since 2003. Craig is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team and Editor of the Tennessee Law Review. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Tennessee […]

Ashley D. Cleek

Ashley is a seasoned medical malpractice defense attorney with over 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and organizations. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled complex cases involving medical negligence, achieving favorable outcomes for clients in both litigation and settlement. Known for his strategic approach and in-depth knowledge of healthcare law, Ashley is dedicated […]