James E. Looper, Jr.

James Looper serves as Co-Managing Partner for our Nashville office. He is currently licensed in Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. In addition to being licensed in a number of states, James handles complex litigation as a part of the National Trial Counsel team across the country. James’ practice is centered on medical-related issues, complex litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and health care, and he has had numerous jury trials in multiple states.

Prior to attending law school, James attended graduate school in pharmacology and medical school. Upon graduating from law school, James began a general litigation practice in Dalton, Georgia and in 1999 relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined HBS and began to focus his practice on medical issues. He relocated to the Nashville office in 2006 and has been there ever since.

In addition to being an experienced litigator, James understands and appreciates alternative dispute resolution. As a Rule 31 certified mediator in Tennessee, James is available to help you resolve your case outside the court room.

James routinely speaks at a number of continuing education programs and is involved in several professional organizations. In addition, he is actively involved in the community serving on the board of the Wang foundation for Sight Relief and the board of the Hospital Hospitality House, including two terms as Chairman of the Board.

James currently serves as the assistant chair of the firm’s medical malpractice practice group. He has received numerous awards including being listed as one of the leaders in Tennessee health care. Since 2012, Nashville Medical News InCharge Healthcare has regularly named James to the list of key decision makers in Nashville’s health care industry. James is also AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ on Martindale-Hubbell.