Welcome to another edition of our Litigation Leaders series, featuring the litigation practice leaders of the biggest firms in the country. 

Meet Buckner “Buck” Wellford, a shareholder in the Memphis office of Baker Donelson and chair of the firm’s advocacy department. Wellford, who is also the former chair of the firm’s health care litigation group, primarily represents hospitals, physicians and medical groups with litigation, regulatory, peer review, contract and employment issues. He’s handled more than 30 health care liability jury trials. For more from Wellford on the firm’s recent hires, wins, and expansion plans, check out the full Q&A at the Litigation Daily website.