Trial Attorney Sheri C Browning
Partner, Trial Attorney
Email: scb@hs-legal.com
Sheri Browning is a 25-year trial attorney who specializes in medical negligence and professional liability defense. Her practice includes representing and advising hospitals, health care professionals and attorneys. In addition, she represents physicians and health care professionals in licensing and disciplinary matters.
Sheri received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Texas and her law degree from Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law in 1997.
Her career began as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert P. Jones, who oversaw the medical malpractice docket in Multnomah County Circuit Court including handling all pretrial motions, status conferences, settlement conferences, and trials. Since that time, she has tried to defense verdict numerous medical malpractice cases in Oregon and Washington. She is also experienced in arbitration, contested case hearings, and has participated in numerous settlement conferences and mediations.
Sheri is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, a recognition by her peers and judges as having the highest legal ability and ethical standards. Since 2020, Sheri has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in Medical Malpractice Defense and Professional Liability Defense.
Education
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College, J.D., cum laude, 1997
University of North Texas, B.A., English, summa cum laude, 1991
Admitted to Practice
Oregon State Courts
Washington State Courts
US District Courts:
District of Oregon
Western District of Washington
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
US Supreme Court
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar
Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Multnomah County Bar Association
Member, Washington County Bar Association
Member, Supplement Local Rules Committee, 2022
Oregon Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee, 2018-2020
Secretary, 2019
Chair, 2020
Member, Defense Research Institute
Medical Malpractice Steering Committee, 2017-2020
Washington State Bar
Awards and Recognition
Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice Defense and Professional Liability Defense, 2020 to present
Martindale-Hubbell A-V Preeminent Rating, 2018 to present
Oregon Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Medical Malpractice Defense, 2008
Industry Recognition
Practice Areas
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