1.
Randa Von KanelTitle: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 2006, magna cum laude
Admitted: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Hospital Law, Medical Malpractice, Health and Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Litigation - Commercial, Product Liability Law, Tort and Personal Injury
Membership:
2.
J. Blake CarterTitle: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
College: Vanderbilt University, Class of 2008, B.S., Business, summa cum laude
Admitted: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Health and Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Tort and Personal Injury
Membership:
3.
C. J. Gideon, Jr.Title: Member
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1978
College: Duke University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Medical and Hospital Malpractice Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Peer Review and Credentialing Proceeding, Hospital Negligence, Health Care Administrative Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability, Administrative Litigation, Business Litigation, Appellate Practice, Health & Hospital Law, Insurance Law, Product Liability Law
Membership: Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations; Harry Phillips American Inn of Court.
4.
Dixie W. CooperTitle: Member
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 1987
College: University of South Alabama, B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice, Hospital Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation, Health & Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Tort & Personal Injury, Appeals
Membership: Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Alabama State Bar; Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women; Lawyers Association for Women; American Board of Trial Advocates.
5.
Kim J. KinslerTitle: Associate
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., 2002
College: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S., Nursing, cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice, Hospital Law, Health & Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Tort & Personal Injury
Membership: Tennessee Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin.
6.
Christopher A. VrettosTitle: Associate
Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Duke University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, General Practice, Medical Malpractice, Hospital Litigation
Membership: Nashville and American Bar Associations.
7.
Joshua R. AdkinsTitle: Associate
Law School: The University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2009
College: The University of Tennessee, B.S., Business Administration, 2005
Admitted: The University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Corporate Counsel, Health & Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice Defense, Tort & Personal Injury
Membership:
8.
Christopher J. TardioTitle: Member
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2004
College: University of Kentucky, B.A., summa cum laude, with honors, 2001
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Health & Hospital Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Tort & Personal Injury
Membership: Nashville, Tennessee and American (Member, Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations.
9.
Heather PiperTitle: Attorney
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 2008
College: Austin Peay State University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Appellate; Family Law / Domestic Relations; General Liability; Health Care
Membership: Harry Phillips American Inn of Court (2012-present)Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court (2011-present)
10.
James C. SperringTitle: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2008
College: Arizona State University Barrett Honors College, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Family Law, Health & Hospital Law, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation, Appeals, General Practice
Membership:
11.
Bryan EssaryTitle: Member
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, Class of 1990, J.D., magna cum laude
College: University of Alabama, Class of 1987, B.A.
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, Class of 1990, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Insurance, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Hospital Negligence, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Workers' Compensation, Car Accidents
Membership: Bar Fellowship:
1988-1989. Member: Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Gideon, Cooper & Essary, PLC. The number of lawyers in Gideon, Cooper & Essary, PLC is 17.