Julia Kavanagh, Employment Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Health Care · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Memphis, TN
Practicing employment in Memphis since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Julia Kavanagh is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Julia has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Health Care
- Handles Employment, General, and Health Care matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Julia Kavanagh: Julia Kavanagh is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Julia has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Julia's practice areas in Memphis
Julia concentrates on employment, general, health care, medical malpractice, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Julia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Julia takes employment matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
General cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Julia takes general matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Julia takes health care matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Julia takes medical malpractice matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Julia takes product liability matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Julia Kavanagh, employment attorney serving Memphis
Julia Kavanagh is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Julia has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Julia works from Memphis, Tennessee and takes on employment matters across the region.
Julia Kavanagh is a Partner in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, practicing in professional negligence / medical malpractice, products liability, aging services, health care, employment law, and general liability.
She has over a decade of experience representing hospital systems, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts. Additionally, Julia handles products liability, employment law, premises liability, insurance defense, contract disputes, transportation litigation, and general civil litigation matters. Julia has also worked as in house counsel for a health care company.
Julia received a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2009, graduating summa cum laude, and she was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Knox College.
Julia is an active participant in the Memphis Bar Association where she serves as Vice Chair of the CLE Committee, and she also served as a member of the Board of Directors for its Young Lawyers’ Division. She is a Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum graduate and a former Dress for Success Memphis Board Member. Julia has been named a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers on multiple occasions since 2013.
A native of Boise, Idaho, Julia enjoys camping, hiking, running, and other outdoor activities. Julia is a former musician and enjoys listening to and seeing live music.
Experience
Aging Services
Julia has represented long term care facilities and assisted living facilities for nearly a decade in state and federal court.
General Liability
Julia also has significant experience in general liability, representing clients in automobile negligence, premises liability, and other personal injury matters.
Medical Malpractice
Julia has extensive experience in health care liability. She has represented a hospital system, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts. She has also represented health care practitioners before professional boards.
Products Liability
Julia has experience defending manufacturers and retailers in products liability lawsuits, including cases involving tires and automotive products.
Recognition
•The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers, 2022-2026
•Mid-South Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013-2023
•Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
•Defending Medical Malpractice Claims, Anatomy of a Lawsuit
American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring Fall Symposium, Baltimore, MD; September 2017
•Medical Malpractice Update
MBA Bench Bar Conference, Destin, FL; May 2015
•How to Win on Causation in Nursing Home and Medical Malpractice Litigation
Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville, TN; November 2011
In the Press
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Working with Julia on a employment matter
Julia Kavanagh is a Partner in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, practicing in professional negligence / medical malpractice, products liability, aging services, health care, employment law, and general liability. She has over a decade of experience representing hospital systems, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and…
Who Julia represents
Julia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and health care matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Julia studied and practices
University of Memphis
J.D. · 2009
Knox College
B.A. History · 2005
Jurisdictions
Julia's state bar admissions
Mississippi Tennesse
2021 · ACTIVE
Tennessee
2009 · ACTIVE
Julia studied at J.D. in University of Memphis and B.A. History in Knox College.
Law school and academic background
Julia completed J.D. in University of Memphis and B.A. History in Knox College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Julia runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Julia's legal honors and published work
Julia has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Julia's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •DRI •Dress for Success Memphis: Board Member, 2012-2014 •Memphis Bar Association: •CLE Committee, Vice Chair, 2018 •Young Lawyers' Division, Board of Directors, 2016-2017 •The Leo Bearman, Sr
membership
American Inn of Court
membership
Locations
Julia Kavanagh's office in Memphis
Julia's primary office is at Suite 2600, 40 South Main Street, Memphis, TN, 38103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 2600, 40 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
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Client reviews of Julia Kavanagh — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Julia. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Memphis.
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How to hire Julia Kavanagh — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Julia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Julia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Julia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Julia
Julia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Julia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Julia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Julia Kavanagh
How much does it cost to hire Julia for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Julia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Julia offer a free consultation?
Julia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Julia's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Julia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Julia take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Julia is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Julia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Julia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Julia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Julia accepting new employment clients right now?
Julia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee
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