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Stephen D. Barham
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Steve Barham is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Group, focusing his practice on complex business litigation, including disputes between billing companies and physician groups, class action defense, and product liability cases in which plaintiffs have claimed injuries including physical impairment, brain injuries, and death. He has handled litigation matters involving a variety of products including safety equipment, fork lifts, electrical equipment, electronics, and boating equipment. Mr. Barham's practice also includes Medicare audit appeals, general litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.
Representative Matters
- Defended numerous claims of improper billing practices by medical billing companies
- Handled multiple appeals through the Medicare administrative appeals process for physician groups subject to Medicare audits
- Defended clients in consumer class action matters including claims Fair Debt Collection Actions and other consumer oriented matters
- Handled various creditors' rights matters regarding secured property and priority issues in and outside of bankruptcy
- Defended various products including electrical devices and personal safety equipment in death and severe brain injury cases.
Memberships
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- American Bar Association
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bankers Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Executive Board of Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Honors
- Leadership Chattanooga, 2010 Class
