Brian W. Holmes

Brian W. Holmes is the managing partner of Cornelius & Collins in Nashville, Tennessee. He primarily represents health care providers in health care liability cases and related litigation. His clients include hospitals, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. He also counsels individuals and businesses in the health care industry on HIPAA compliance, licensure, and credentialing concerns. His work combines courtroom defense with advice on health care legal obligations.

Brian earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2002. He previously received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Belmont University, with minors in History and Spanish. His educational background supports his work evaluating statutory duties, professional conduct, and evidence in health care disputes. He joined Cornelius & Collins after law school and became a partner in 2009 before being elected managing partner in 2015.

Brian has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, professional liability, workers’ compensation, and contract litigation. His principal focus remains health care liability defense and advising providers on regulatory issues. His reported appellate cases include disputes involving hospitals, health care services, and insurance questions. He is admitted in Tennessee and before federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where appellate legal issues may arise.

Brian has appeared on the Mid-South Super Lawyers list since 2018 and became a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation in 2021. As managing partner, he also holds a leadership role within his firm. His practice is supported by years of experience handling claims against health care providers and advising on compliance concerns. Brian W. Holmes helps medical professionals and organizations navigate legal risk, litigation, and professional requirements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Cornelius & Collins, LLP
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation (2021)
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Belmont University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science, minor in History and Spanish

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