Katherine L. Turpen is a New Partner at Messner Reeves LLP and Brings a Wealth of Medical Malpractice Defense Experience to the Firm’s Healthcare Practice Area
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES , August 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Full-service business law firm Messner Reeves LLP proudly introduces esteemed attorney Katherine L. Turpen to their team of award-winning attorneys. Katherine, who joined the Las Vegas office of Messner Reeves LLP this summer, brings an impressive 21 years of medical malpractice and professional liability practice experience to the firm.
She has experience representing both healthcare professionals and facilities, including the following:
- M.D.s/D.O.s as well as their practices in various professional negligence litigation claims and before their licensing boards
- Mid-level healthcare professionals, including PAs, APRNs, MSWs, psychologists, physical therapists, and pharmacists, in professional liability matters, medical malpractice claims, and before their licensing boards.
- Acute and sub-acute companies such as skilled nursing and long-term care (LTC) facilities
Katherine has also served as a neutral hearing officer in credentialing and privileging disputes. She’s well-known for developing a trial strategy from the outset, effectively positioning her medical malpractice clients for the best possible outcome in either mediation or litigation.
After earning her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Northern Iowa, Katherine earned a J.D. from the Drake University Law School in 2003. She is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Las Vegas Defense Lawyers. Katherine is licensed to practice in Nevada’s state and federal courts. Katherine’s knowledge and experience further enrich the firm’s legal services in the healthcare industry.
Renee M. Finch, Managing Partner of the Las Vegas Office and Chief Strategy Officer commented, “I am personally beyond thrilled to have Katherine join Messner Reeves. She is not only an exceptional trial lawyer, she is an equally valuable colleague.”
The Messner Reeves LLP healthcare team understands the nuances of healthcare law and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The healthcare industry’s legal services range from total business strategies to counsel on single matters. Their highly experienced healthcare attorneys can provide a full range of transactional and litigation services and oversee compliance with healthcare laws and regulations. The Messner Reeves LLP team’s collaborative healthcare experiences ensure timely and thorough legal guidance for their clients.
The firm’s healthcare sector clients vary in size and services and include:
- Physicians, professional corporations, facilities, and healthcare providers of general medicine
- Mental health, dental care, specialty services, ambulatory surgery, diagnostics and other
- Messner Reeves LLP attorneys represent businesses before the full range of federal and state regulatory agencies and assist with a wide range of examination application processes.
