Marlene S. Garvis, JD, MSN, BSN, BA
Law Practice-Lawyer Nurse
About
Marlene S. Garvis, JD, MSN, BSN, BA, is a respected nurse-attorney based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, specializing in healthcare law, professional licensure, and regulatory matters. Marlene represents nurses, physicians, and healthcare organizations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, offering legal defense, consultation, and appellate services. With over three decades of combined nursing and legal experience, she is a recognized leader, having served as President of the Hennepin County Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers. Marlene is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and consistently named a Minnesota Super Lawyer and Top Women Attorney. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Hamline University School of Law, frequently presenting at healthcare conferences. Her advocacy is rooted in protecting the careers and reputations of healthcare professionals while promoting ethical, safe, and effective patient care.
Education and Training
St. Catherine University Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston University Master of Science in Nursing
Provider Details
Professional Society Membership
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
- Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society
- Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
Articles and Publications
www.marlenegarvis.com
Work Description / Areas of Expertise / Job Duties
Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work Overcoming Obstacles