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Christopher C. "Chris" Puri, Health Care Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN

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Christopher C. "Chris" Puri is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care.

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Health Care
  • Handles Health Care matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).

About Christopher C. "Chris" Puri: Christopher C. "Chris" Puri is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Christopher takes on

Christopher concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Health Care cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Christopher takes health care matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Christopher C. "Chris" Puri — health care lawyer in Nashville

Christopher C. "Chris" Puri is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care.

Chris Puri has established himself as a nationally recognized professional in the area of long term care and senior housing. As a leader in both the provider community and within the ranks of long term care attorneys, Chris’s industry experience and depth of knowledge in long term care allows him to provide clients with a comprehensive, full-service practice capable of handling the full array of legal issues for those providers. He takes an active role in both helping to develop long term care policy at both the state and national levels, and educate clients and attorneys alike in those areas.

During his tenure with the Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA), Chris provided counsel to the association and its members in the areas of survey/certification and licensure, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and compliance, expansion and development of community-based services, risk management and tort litigation, as well as other general areas of healthcare and long term care law. In addition to his extensive regulatory counseling, Chris represented the association in its regulatory efforts before state regulatory bodies and has drafted and lobbied for many of Tennessee's long term care laws. Prior to joining the firm, Chris served for seven years as legal counsel for THCA, the state trade association representing approximately 90 percent of Tennessee nursing homes.

As a leader in long term care, he currently serves as a member of the American Health Care Association's Legal Subcommittee, and participates in both its Medicaid Reform and Survey Reform Task Forces. He is a Planning Committee member for the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Long Term Care and the Law program, and is past chair of its Long Term Care Practice Group, and is on the editorial board of Eli Research's Long Term Care Survey Alert. Chris is a regular speaker and author for national and state audiences, including AHLA, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the American and Tennessee Health Care Associations. He is a graduate of the Tennessee Bar Law Association's Leaders Program in 2006. Chris participates in both the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations.

Christopher's approach to health care cases

Chris Puri has established himself as a nationally recognized professional in the area of long term care and senior housing. As a leader in both the provider community and within the ranks of long term care attorneys, Chris’s industry experience and depth of knowledge in long term care allows him to provide clients with a comprehensive, full-service practice capable of handling the full array of…

The kind of cases Christopher takes

Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Samford University

    J.D. · 1998

  • Emory University

    B.A. · 1991

Christopher studied at J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in Emory University.

Law school and academic background

Christopher completed J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Christopher has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).

Locations

Christopher C. "Chris" Puri's office in Nashville

Christopher's primary office is at 1221 Broadway, Suite 2400, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1221 Broadway, Suite 2400

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christopher C. "Chris" Puri — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a health care attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher

Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Christopher C. "Chris" Puri

  • How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a health care case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Christopher offer a free consultation?

    Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.

  • How long do health care cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    Christopher is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Christopher accepting new health care clients right now?

    Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Health Care attorneys serving Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee

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