Ms. Carlson's products liability experience includes representing drug manufacturers and food processors in both state and federal court, including multidistrict litigation (MDL). She also has significant medical malpractice experience and routinely represents hospitals in wrongful death and personal injury actions.
Through her work with a local hospital system, Ms. Carlson developed considerable knowledge regarding the medical peer review and credentialing process, and has successfully defended clients against requests for information and documents protected from disclosure by the Tennessee Peer Review privilege.
Ms. Carlson's premises liability experience is substantial and she routinely represents businesses such as large residential apartment complexes and national commercial retailers in such matters. Ms. Carlson's experience includes defending clients against claims of failure to provide a safe environment, failure to provide adequate security and claims arising from the criminal acts of third parties.
Ms. Carlson is on the board of directors for the Community Legal Center, and her pro bono work ranges from veteran's affairs to political asylum.