Marlene S. Garvis, JD, MSN, BSN, BA: An Advocate for Nurses’ Rights and Healthcare Law
Empowering Healthcare Professionals with Legal Expertise to Safeguard Their Careers, Licensure, and Professional Integrity
Minnetonka, Minnesota – Marlene S. Garvis, JD, MSN, BSN, BA, a distinguished nurse and attorney, is making significant strides in the fields of health care law and professional licensure. With a unique combination of nursing and legal expertise, Ms. Garvis offers unparalleled advocacy for health care professionals, focusing on areas such as professional licensing and discipline, professional liability, employment law, and healthcare consulting.
Ms. Garvis’s journey into the legal arena was inspired by her extensive background in nursing. Her academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Catherine, a Master of Science in Nursing from Boston University, and a Juris Doctorate from Hamline University School of Law (n/k/a Mitchell Hamline School of Law). This diverse educational background equips her to understand the complex intersections of health care and law, allowing her to represent clients such as nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals in various legal matters.
After dedicating a significant portion of her legal career at Jardine, Logan & O’Brien, where she was a partner and held leadership roles, Ms. Garvis founded her own firm in 2015. Her tenure at Jardine, Logan & O’Brien was marked by her leadership as Chair of the Health Law Practice Group and her involvement in several committees focused on firm development, mentoring, and technology.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Garvis has contributed to the education of future healthcare professionals as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Hamline University School of Law. She has also shared her knowledge through presentations at nursing conferences and has authored numerous articles on malpractice, legal issues in healthcare, and clinical topics in publications.
Ms. Garvis’s professional affiliations are extensive, reflecting her commitment to the legal and healthcare communities. She is an active member of the American Bar Association (Health Law Section), the American Bar Foundation (Fellow; Sustaining Fellow), the American Association of Nurse Attorneys (Board of Directors, currently President-Elect; Distinguished Fellow; Liaison to TAANA Foundation), Minnesota Women Lawyers (Advisory Board and Past President; Awards & Recognition Committee), Minnesota Women Lawyers Foundation (Board of Directors), the Hennepin County Bar Association (Past President), the Hennepin County Bar Foundation (Founding Fellow), Hopkins Education Foundation (Board of Directors) and the Iowa State Bar Association (Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee).
Her community involvement is equally impressive, with board positions in organizations such as the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, the City of Minnetonka Senior Advisory Board, and the Minnesota State Bar Association (Senior Lawyers and Judges Section Leadership). These roles allow Ms. Garvis to advocate for diversity, inclusiveness, and ethical standards within the legal profession.
Ms. Garvis’s commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. She holds an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, indicating her high ethical standards and professional ability. She has been recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list from 2014 to 2024 and has been featured in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine’s Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota from 2015 to 2024. Additionally, she has been listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America since 2024..
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Garvis leads a balanced life filled with passion and creativity. She enjoys staying active through personal training and Pilates, while her love for reading and photography allows her to explore new ideas and capture the beauty around her. Time spent with her beloved puppy and family is cherished, providing her with joy and motivation in all aspects of her life.
Learn More about Marlene S. Garvis:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/nurse/4149926 or through her website, https://www.marlenegarvis.com/
