Heidi Barcus
Shareholder at Lewis Thomason, P.C. | President, Tennessee Bar Association | Trial Attorney | Professional Liability Defense | Advocate for Legal Professionalism
- Role
- Partner at Lewis Thomason, P.C.
- Location
- Knoxville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heidi Barcus
Lead trial counsel in complex healthcare litigation, including medical malpractice, board investigations, and federal civil rights defense.Achieved a 100% favorable outcome rate in medical malpractice jury trials.Represented physicians, nurses, chiropractors, and healthcare organizations in high-stakes litigation and mediation.Produced landmark defense verdicts in Tennessee and Kentucky courts.Mediated resolution of a $50 million inventory of catastrophic injury cases.Serve as counsel and board member for the Helen Ross McNabb Center, supporting indigent mental health services.As the 145th President of the Tennessee Bar Association, I am committed to advancing professionalism, supporting first-generation lawyers, and fostering engagement across our legal community.I am board-certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and frequently speak on legal ethics, risk management, and trial advocacy.My practice is grounded in precision, integrity, and a deep respect for the profession.
Experience
Partner
Mar 2022 — Present · TN, US
ShareholderKnoxville, TN | 1993–PresentLead counsel in professional liability defense, legal ethics, and complex civil litigation. Represent health care providers in professional liability matters. Serve as firm liaison to professional organizations and bar committees. Regular speaker and author on trial strategy and risk management.
Education
University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1990 — 1993
Baylor University
BA, English
1983 — 1987
Ohio University
M.A., English
1988 — 1990
Skills
- Appeals
- Teaching
- Higher Education
- Teaching Writing
- Medical Malpractice
- Research
- Legal Research
- Fundraising
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Trial Practice
- Health Law
- Public Speaking
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Westlaw
- Mediation
- Civil Litigation
- Editing
- Leadership
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Courts
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