Medical Malpractice Defense

Healthcare professionals face increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny in today’s complex medical environment. The medical malpractice defense attorneys at Hamel Marcin Dunn Reardon & Shea, P.C. represent physicians, hospitals, nurses, and many other healthcare providers and organizations throughout New England in medical malpractice claims, professional licensing matters, and regulatory investigations.

Our firm has built a reputation for aggressive and effective civil litigation defense. With offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, HMDR&S combines deep courtroom experience with practical legal strategy designed to reduce liability exposure and protect professional reputations.

Our attorneys represent healthcare professionals and institutions at every stage of medical malpractice litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal.

A Comprehensive Defense Practice

Medical malpractice litigation requires a sophisticated understanding of both legal procedure and clinical standards of care. Our attorneys work closely with medical experts and healthcare professionals to develop strong and effective defense strategies.

Our firm represents healthcare clients in matters involving:

  • diagnostic errors and delayed diagnosis
  • surgical complications
  • medication errors
  • informed consent disputes
  • hospital liability claims
  • nursing negligence claims
  • catastrophic injury allegations

Defense From Investigation Through Trial and Appeal

Medical malpractice cases often involve complex clinical issues, expert testimony, and significant financial exposure.

Our attorneys provide experienced representation at every stage of the litigation process, including:

  • pre-suit investigation
  • case analysis and strategy development
  • discovery and expert witness coordination
  • mediation and settlement negotiations
  • trial defense
  • appeals

Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare Organizations

Dental Professionals

Healthcare Licensure

Healthcare Contracts

Additional Healthcare Defense Services

Our attorneys also represent healthcare professionals in a variety of related legal matters.

Credentialing and Privilege Issues

Advising healthcare professionals and institutions regarding hospital privileges and credentialing disputes.

Witness Representation

Representation of healthcare workers who receive subpoenas in civil or criminal matters.

Mandatory Reporter Issues

Defense and guidance related to allegations involving mandatory reporting obligations, including child and elder abuse matters.

Regulatory Investigations

Representation during investigations by the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health, and other regulatory agencies.

Healthcare Issues in Probate and Family Court

Including testimony and legal issues involving care and protection petitions, elder abuse claims, and child custody matters.

HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance

Guidance on federal and state healthcare privacy regulations.

Risk Assessment and Practice Guidance

Helping healthcare professionals and medical practices identify and reduce exposure to liability risks.

 

Our Attorneys

The strength of HMDR&S lies in its experienced team of litigators. Our medical malpractice defense attorneys have extensive experience defending healthcare professionals and institutions in complex malpractice claims.

Our attorneys work collaboratively to provide strategic, effective representation for healthcare clients across New England.

Recent Defense Results

Michael Racette and Ti Ton – Jury Verdict

Congratulations to the HMDR&S trial team of Michael Racette and Ti Ton for obtaining a Jury Verdict for our client on Wednesday after a one-week trial in Middlesex Superior Court. The plaintiff in this case alleged that our client, a general surgeon, negligently...

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Megan Kures and Tracy Luvisi – Jury Verdict

Congratulations to Megan Kures and Tracy Luvisi for obtaining a Jury Verdict on for our client after a two-week trial in Suffolk Superior Court.  The allegations in this case involved an alleged delay in the diagnosis and...

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Toby Bright and Jim Wilkinson – Jury Verdict

Congratulations to the HMDR&S Trial Team of Toby Bright and Jim Wilkinson in obtaining a defense verdict on behalf of our clients last week in Suffolk Superior Court.  The plaintiff in this case alleged that our defendant...

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Discuss Your Matter With Our Team

If you’re facing a medical malpractice claim, regulatory investigation, or professional licensing issue, the medical malpractice defense attorneys at Hamel Marcin Dunn Reardon & Shea are prepared to help.

Our firm provides experienced representation for healthcare professionals, hospitals, and medical organizations throughout New England.