Tamela E. Esham

Ms. Esham graduated magna cum laude from Jones School of Law in August, 1996. During her 24 years of practice, Ms. Esham has represented numerous physicians, nurses, hospitals and other healthcare providers in hundreds of cases. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Esham was a registered nurse and she has a Master’s Degree in Adult Health Nursing and Nursing Administration. Ms. Esham received a R.N. degree from Providence School of Nursing in 1985, a B.S.N. from the University of South Alabama in 1990, and a M.S.N. in Adult Health Nursing and Nursing Administration from the University of South Alabama in 1992. Ms. Esham worked primarily in the intensive care unit and she also has experience in medical and hospital quality assurance, utilization review, and case management. Ms. Esham’s law practice focuses on medical malpractice defense of all types of healthcare providers and facilities and the defense of cases with complex medical issues involving multi-million dollar damages. She has successfully tried multiple jury cases to verdict. In addition, she represents physicians, nurses, counselors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers in disciplinary and practice matters before the state professional governing Boards of practice. Ms. Esham also lectures and provides seminars to various health care providers regarding liability issues in health care.