Sue Ellen Scruggs, Health Care Attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Chattanooga, TN
Practicing health care in Chattanooga since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Sue Ellen Scruggs is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TN. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Sue has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Chattanooga, TN
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Chattanooga, TN.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Sue Ellen Scruggs: Sue Ellen Scruggs is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TN. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Sue has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Sue's practice areas in Chattanooga
Sue concentrates on health care, insurance, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sue handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Health Care cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sue takes health care matters in Chattanooga, 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 Sue agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sue takes insurance matters in Chattanooga, 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 Sue agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sue takes litigation matters in Chattanooga, 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 Sue agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sue takes medical malpractice matters in Chattanooga, 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 Sue agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sue Ellen Scruggs, health care attorney serving Chattanooga
Sue Ellen Scruggs is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TN. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Sue has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Sue works from Chattanooga, Tennessee and takes on health care matters across the region.
Sue Ellen Scruggs is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, litigation and 1 other area of law. Sue received a degree from Genesee Hospital in 1968, and has been licensed for 32 years. Sue practices in Chattanooga, TN.
How Sue handles health care matters
Sue Ellen Scruggs is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, litigation and 1 other area of law. Sue received a degree from Genesee Hospital in 1968, and has been licensed for 32 years. Sue practices in Chattanooga, TN.
The kind of cases Sue takes
Sue reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sue studied and practices
Ohio Northern University
J.D. · 1993
Genesee Hospital
R.N. Medical · 1968
Jurisdictions
Sue's state bar admissions
Tennessee U.S. Distr
1994 · ACTIVE
Sue studied at J.D. in Ohio Northern University and R.N. Medical in Genesee Hospital.
Law school and academic background
Sue completed J.D. in Ohio Northern University and R.N. Medical in Genesee Hospital. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sue runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Sue's legal honors and published work
Sue has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Sue's professional memberships and bar associations
Chattanooga, Tennessee and American Bar Associations The American Association of Nurse Attorneys Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Office locations for Sue Ellen Scruggs in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sue's primary office is at Chattanooga, TN, 37401-1749. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Sue Ellen Scruggs — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Sue. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Chattanooga.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Sue Ellen Scruggs — 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 Sue usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sue charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sue'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; Sue will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Chattanooga, 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 Sue
Sue 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. Sue confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sue'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 Sue Ellen Scruggs
How much does it cost to hire Sue for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sue walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sue offer a free consultation?
Sue charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sue's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Sue'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. Sue gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sue take my case if I'm outside Chattanooga?
Sue 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 — Sue 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 Sue?
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. Sue will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sue accepting new health care clients right now?
Sue'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 Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis in Tennessee
Sue handles health care matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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