Rachel Park Hurt, Health Care Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice
Knoxville, TN
Practicing health care in Knoxville since 2007.
- 19+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Rachel Park Hurt is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Rachel has over 19 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Knoxville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Knoxville, TENNESSEE.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville) (2026).
About Rachel Park Hurt: Rachel Park Hurt is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Rachel has over 19 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Rachel Park Hurt
Rachel concentrates on health care, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rachel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Health Care cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Rachel takes health care matters in Knoxville, 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 Rachel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Rachel takes litigation matters in Knoxville, 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 Rachel agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Rachel takes medical malpractice matters in Knoxville, 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 Rachel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Rachel takes personal injury matters in Knoxville, 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 Rachel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Rachel Park Hurt — Over 19 years of Tennessee health care experience
Rachel Park Hurt is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Rachel has over 19 years of legal experience.
Rachel Park Hurt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.
Rachel Park, who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel Park is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel's approach to health care cases
Rachel Park Hurt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rachel Park, who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in…
The kind of cases Rachel takes
Rachel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Rachel Park Hurt's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Tennessee
J.D. · 2007
Syracuse University
— · 2004
Syracuse University
B.A. History/Political Science · 2003
Jurisdictions
Rachel's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
2007 · ACTIVE
Rachel studied at J.D. in The University of Tennessee, — in Syracuse University, and B.A. History/Political Science in Syracuse University.
Law school and academic background
Rachel completed J.D. in The University of Tennessee, — in Syracuse University, and B.A. History/Political Science in Syracuse University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rachel runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Rachel Park Hurt
Rachel has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Knoxville)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Knoxville)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Knoxville) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Knoxville) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Knoxville) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Rachel Park Hurt in Knoxville, Tennessee
Rachel's primary office is at Knoxville, Tennessee, 37901-0300. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Rachel Park Hurt
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Rachel Park Hurt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rachel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rachel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rachel'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; Rachel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Rachel
Rachel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Rachel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rachel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rachel Park Hurt
How much does it cost to hire Rachel for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rachel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rachel offer a free consultation?
Rachel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rachel's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Rachel's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple health care 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. Rachel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rachel take my case if I'm outside Knoxville?
Rachel 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 — Rachel 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 Rachel?
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. Rachel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rachel accepting new health care clients right now?
Rachel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis in Tennessee
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