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Posted by: Jarod Word on Dec 19, 2025

The TBA and its Health Law Section this year lost a great friend and supporter. David L. Steed died Sept. 22 at the age of 69. A Vanderbilt University Law School graduate, Steed worked at the Nashville law firm of Cornelius & Collins for 41 years, first as an associate, then as a partner and finally as of counsel. Steed focused his practice on representing physicians and physician groups in matters ranging from healthcare liability defense, credentialing issues and third-party payor recovery matters. He also worked extensively with the Tennessee Medical Association. Steed was honored by longtime friend and colleague Yarnell Beatty at the the recent TBA Health Law Forum. Read a statement from Steed's firm regarding his life and legacy.